Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Name: Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 680 g Chicken breasts, skinless; 2 g Black pepper; 110 g Onion; 360 g Heavy cream; 90 g Romano cheese; 45 g Butter; 300 g Broccoli; 2 Eggs

Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Tender chicken strips and vibrant broccoli are coated in a rich, velvety Romano cream sauce that feels indulgent yet satisfying. This comforting skillet dinner delivers classic Alfredo flavor without the heaviness of pasta.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gChicken breasts, skinless
2 gBlack pepper
110 gOnion
360 gHeavy cream
90 gRomano cheese
45 gButter
300 gBroccoli
2Eggs

Equipment

stovetop, box grater, chef knife, cutting board, large skillet, mixing bowl, serving spoon, tongs, whisk, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients and tools, cut the chicken breasts into large strips, finely chop the onion, cut broccoli into florets, and grate the Romano cheese. · 5 min
What to look for: butter fully melted and foaming
Melt butter
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fully melted and foamy. · 2 min
What to look for: butter foamy and melted
Cook chicken
Add the chicken strips to the skillet, season with black pepper, and sauté over medium heat until lightly browned and cooked through. · 6 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest piece reaches 74°C / 165°F and juices run clear.
Sauté onion
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until soft and golden. · 4 min
What to look for: onion golden and fragrant
Cook broccoli
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté briefly over medium heat until bright green and just tender. · 1 min
What to look for: broccoli bright green
Mix cream eggs
Whisk the eggs into the heavy cream in a bowl until smooth and fully combined. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth pale mixture
Simmer sauce
Pour the cream and egg mixture into the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gently thickened. · 4 min
What to look for: sauce slightly thickened
Add cheese serve
Stir in the Romano cheese until melted and smooth, then remove from heat and serve the chicken broccoli Alfredo. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce creamy and smooth

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	7 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	40 g
of which saturated	22 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: milk, eggs

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breasts

boneless chicken thighs: Thighs add more juiciness and richness.

Black pepper

white pepper: Use finely ground for smooth sauce.

Onion

shallot: Slightly sweeter and milder.

Heavy cream

half and half: Sauce will be thinner and less rich.

Romano cheese

parmesan cheese: Finely grated for smooth melting.

Butter

ghee: Clarified butter tolerates higher heat.