Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, a luscious twist on a classic Italian favorite. This recipe combines tender fettuccine, vibrant broccoli florets, and perfectly sautéed vegetarian chicken strips, all enveloped in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce spiced with a hint of garlic and nutmeg. With just 15 minutes of prep time and ingredients like fresh parsley for garnish, this dish is an ideal weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and meat-free. Rich, flavorful, and packed with protein and greens, this vegetarian alfredo is a one-pan wonder sure to delight pasta lovers and plant-based eaters alike. Serve it warm for an irresistible meal that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 8 ounces Vegetarian chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the vegetarian chicken strips and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and broccoli evenly with the sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo warm, garnished with the chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.4 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.7 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 3625 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.6 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 127.2 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1115 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
