Simple Stovetop Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
This healthy stovetop chicken broccoli alfredo is a one-pan, high-protein dinner that’s perfect for meal prep. Creamy, lighter Alfredo sauce made with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese—ready in under 30 minutes.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
If there’s one thing I’m always trying to nail down, it’s comfort food that actually works for real life — busy weeknights, picky kids, meal prep, and macros that don’t make me feel like I need to “start over” the next day. And this one? This checks every box. This stovetop chicken broccoli Alfredo is creamy, cozy, and comforting… but lighter, higher-protein, and made in one pan. No oven. No weird steps. No sauce breaking. No extra dishes. Just a skillet and dinner done in under 30 minutes.
It’s also one of those recipes that works equally well as a weeknight dinner or a meal prep situation, which is honestly my favorite kind of recipe.
Why This Stovetop Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Works
I’ve tested a lot of “healthy Alfredo” recipes over the years, and the key is when the sauce goes in — not just what’s in it.
Here’s what makes this one foolproof:
The raw chicken cooks first, so there’s no food-safety stress
The broccoli steams right in the same pan
The sauce is added last on low heat, so it stays creamy
Everything happens in one pan, with minimal stirring
It scales easily for meal prep or a bigger family dinner
This stovetop chicken broccoli alfredo is one of those meals that feels indulgent but fits right into a balanced week.
About the Healthier Alfredo Sauce
This sauce is a blend of Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, and parmesan — and I promise, it doesn’t taste “healthy.”
Blending the cottage cheese makes it completely smooth and gives you that creamy Alfredo texture without heavy cream. The parmesan adds richness, and the garlic + nutmeg combo gives it that classic Italian flavor without being overpowering.
The biggest tip here: low heat only once the sauce is added. If you let it boil, dairy will separate — so just keep it gentle and you’re golden.
Pasta or No Pasta?
I personally love serving this over pasta, especially for my kids and for meal prep because it reheats really well. That said, this is just as good:
Over zucchini noodles
Over rice
With chickpea or lentil pasta
Or even as-is for a lower-carb option
If you’re meal prepping, I recommend cooking the pasta separately and mixing everything together at the end — it holds up better in the fridge and doesn’t soak up all the sauce.
Tips for this Meal Prep
This is an excellent meal prep recipe.
Stores well in airtight containers for 4 days
Reheats best with a splash of milk
Microwave gently (stir halfway)
Keeps its creamy texture without drying out
I love portioning this into individual glass containers so lunches are grab-and-go all week.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Simple Stovetop Chicken Broccoli Alfredo (Healthy + One Pan)
Ingredients
Chicken & Veggies
- 1-1½ lbs chicken breast small diced
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets small
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional
- 8 oz pasta cooked separately (recommended for meal prep)
Healthier Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt 2% or whole
- ½ cup blended cottage cheese or more yogurt
- ¾ cup milk almond milk or Fairlife both work well
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: tiny pinch nutmeg
- Blend everything except parmesan then stir parmesan in at the end.
Let's Make It
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through.
- Add broccoli directly to the pan with the chicken.
- Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- (Add a small splash of water if needed to steam.)
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add cooked pasta (if using) and prepared Alfredo sauce.
- Stir gently until everything is coated and warmed through.
- Do not let the sauce boil — low and slow keeps it creamy.
- Optional cozy finish:
- Add a splash of milk to loosen
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top and cover 1–2 minutes to melt
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate, per serving with pasta)
Calories: ~430
Protein: ~38g
Carbohydrates: ~32g
Fat: ~14g
Fiber: ~4g
Without pasta: ~340 calories per serving
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
