🍝🥦 Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and Fettuccine (Mediterranean Style)

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Style: Mediterranean fusion, creamy, family-friendly

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⭐ Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp thyme

• Salt & black pepper

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

For the Pasta

• 300g fettuccine

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• Salt for boiling water

Mediterranean Alfredo Sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup milk OR half-and-half

• ½ cup cream OR Greek yogurt (Mediterranean twist)

• ½–¾ cup grated Parmesan

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (optional, Mediterranean style)

Toppings

• Extra Parmesan

• Fresh parsley or basil

• A drizzle of olive oil

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🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta & Broccoli

1. Boil fettuccine according to package instructions.

2. During the last 2 minutes, add broccoli to the same pot.

3. Drain and set aside (reserve ½ cup pasta water).

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2. Cook the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

2. Add chicken strips, season with paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic.

3. Cook until golden and fully done (5–7 minutes).

4. Remove chicken and set aside.

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3. Make the Mediterranean Alfredo Sauce

1. In the same pan, add butter + olive oil.

2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add milk (or half-and-half) and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Stir in cream or Greek yogurt.

5. Add Parmesan, oregano, pepper, and nutmeg.

6. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.

7. Add cherry tomatoes if using — let them soften slightly.

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4. Combine Everything

1. Add cooked pasta + broccoli + chicken into the sauce.

2. Toss gently until creamy and well-coated.

3. Adjust with extra pasta water if needed.

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🌿 Serve

Top with:
✔ Fresh parsley or basil
✔ Extra Parmesan
✔ Olive oil drizzle
✔ Crushed chili flakes (optional)

Serve warm — rich, creamy, and Mediterranean-bright!

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🌟 Variations

• Add spinach in the last minute of cooking

• Use shrimp instead of chicken

• Replace cream with Greek yogurt for ultra-light version

• Add olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean flavor