Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with air fryer chicken
This creamy chicken broccoli Alfredo with air fryer chicken is a simple, flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish. Crispy, juicy chicken made in the air fryer is combined with tender broccoli and tossed in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce for the perfect balance of texture and flavor.Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy recipe comes together quickly while still delivering a restaurant-quality meal at home. Using the air fryer not only speeds up cooking time but also creates perfectly cooked chicken with a golden, crispy finish.
Equipment
- 1 Large baking dish
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 head Broccoli
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Alfredo Sauce
Chicken Breast
Optional
- 6 slices White Cheddar Cheese
Topping
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Prepare the broccoli: Place broccoli florets in a baking dish. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat.Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.Make the Alfredo sauce: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Add 8 oz cream cheese and stir until softened. Add 1 cup milk and stir until smooth and creamy. Add 3 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.Prepare the chicken: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the chicken breasts and coat both sides. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and rotisserie chicken seasoning. Air fry at 375°F for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Let the chicken rest briefly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.Assemble the broccoli: Pour half of the Alfredo sauce over the seasoned broccoli. Mix well to coat the broccoli. Add 6 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the broccoli.Add the chicken: Mix the cooked chicken into the remaining Alfredo sauce. Pour the chicken and Alfredo mixture over the broccoli.Top off with cheese: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheese evenly over the top.Bake: Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the broccoli: Place broccoli florets in a baking dish. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Add 8 oz cream cheese and stir until softened. Add 1 cup milk and stir until smooth and creamy. Add 3 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through
- Prepare the chicken: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the chicken breasts and coat both sides. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and rotisserie chicken seasoning. Air fry at 375°F for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Let the chicken rest briefly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the broccoli: Pour half of the Alfredo sauce over the seasoned broccoli. Mix well to coat the broccoli. Add 6 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the broccoli. Add the chicken: Mix the cooked chicken into the remaining Alfredo sauce. Pour the chicken and Alfredo mixture over the broccoli.
- Top off with cheese: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheese evenly over the top.Bake: Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- .Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 40gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 500mgIron: 2.5mg
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