Saturday or “Caturday” as we call it in our house is a good chance to decompress, spend some time with the kitties, do a little prep and get ready for the week ahead with a new keto recipe. We tend to do a meal we are familiar with that is quick and easy so we have more time to do the fun stuff. If you do the same the “Caturday Recipe” series is for you. No videos, no pop ups, no explanation of the mountain we hiked to pick the lettuce… just a plain ole’ fashioned Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe.
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
Cook Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Steam Broccoli:
- In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and a splash of water.
- Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant green. Remove excess water if any.
Prepare Alfredo Sauce:
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and bring it to a simmer.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Combine Ingredients:
- Return the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated with the Alfredo sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve the Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Optional:
- Pictured above with Carbonaut Buns toasted with garlic butter and Shirataki Noodles.
- Adjust macros accordingly.