Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Creamy, comforting, and entirely meat-free, this Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite. Featuring tender fettuccine pasta tossed with vibrant broccoli florets, protein-packed vegetarian chicken strips, and a luscious homemade Parmesan Alfredo sauce infused with hints of garlic and nutmeg, this dish is the perfect marriage of flavor and texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy yet elegant meal that’s sure to impress vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Garnished with fresh parsley, this satisfying pasta dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Simple to make, rich in flavor, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is pure comfort food at its finest! Perfect for fans of creamy pasta dishes and vegetarian recipes seeking a classic Alfredo experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Serve the Vegetarian Chicken Broccoli Alfredo warm, garnished with the chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3503.5

Total Fat 196.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 440mg	0%
Sodium 3625.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 127.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1114.8mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 795.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 34.2%