Creamy Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Savor the rich, velvety goodness of this Creamy Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli, a low-carb indulgence that seamlessly blends succulent chicken, tender broccoli, and a luscious, cheesy alfredo sauce.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword creamy keto pasta, keto alfredo with broccoli, Keto Chicken Alfredo, Low Carb Chicken Dinner

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 540kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Cheese grater
Cutting board
Knife

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided
4 cups broccoli florets (about 12 oz or 340g)
1 ½ cups heavy cream (355 ml)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 90g)
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp xanthan gum for thickening optional

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with half the salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sauté until they are bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove broccoli and set aside with the chicken.
Lower the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the heavy cream, remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
If using xanthan gum, sprinkle it in now, whisking continuously to avoid clumps. Allow the sauce to thicken for an additional minute.
Reduce heat to low and gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked chicken and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat in the alfredo sauce. Cook together for another 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and broccoli.
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

To ensure the dish remains keto-friendly, avoid using pre-grated cheese that may contain added carbs from anti-caking agents.

If a thicker sauce is preferred, the xanthan gum is an excellent keto-friendly thickener; however, it is optional.

For a complete meal, serve this dish over zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid separating the sauce.

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