Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli (Printable)

Low-carb creamy chicken Alfredo with tender chicken and Parmesan served atop steamed broccoli florets.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 lb 2 oz), sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large heads broccoli (approximately 1 lb 5 oz), cut into bite-sized florets

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 oz cream cheese, cubed

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

→ Fats and Oils

12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Method:

01 - Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Set aside and keep warm.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and golden. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
04 - Add grated Parmesan and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is fully melted and sauce thickens, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the Alfredo sauce. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Divide steamed broccoli among plates, spoon chicken Alfredo over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality, but genuinely fits low-carb and keto lifestyles without any weird substitutes or sacrifices.
  • The whole thing comes together in 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels special but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
  • Broccoli absorbs that creamy sauce better than you'd expect, creating a completely satisfying meal that doesn't leave you craving pasta.
02 -
  • Pre-shredded Parmesan will make your sauce grainy and broken because of the anti-caking agents—I learned this the hard way and had to start over one Saturday morning, but it taught me that this one ingredient choice genuinely matters.
  • Broccoli continues cooking slightly from residual heat, so pull it from the steamer when it still looks a tiny bit bright and crisp—it'll firm up just right by the time you plate everything.
  • Cream cheese is your secret to a silky sauce without having to reduce cream for twenty minutes; cube it small and whisk constantly so it melts evenly.
03 -
  • Cube your cream cheese before adding it to the hot pan and whisk constantly—this prevents lumps and creates a sauce so silky you'll question how you ever made Alfredo without it.
  • Keep the broccoli warm but separate until the very last moment; when you plate it and spoon the hot chicken Alfredo over top, the heat gently finishes cooking the broccoli and warms it through without overcooking it.
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