09/15/2026
Golden Garlic Butter Chicken Curry Alfredo with Broccoli and Bacon
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and cumin. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Italian seasoning, remaining salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not let the sauce boil rapidly.
Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and glossy.
Add the cooked chicken and broccoli to the Alfredo sauce. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp. For softer broccoli, cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Stir in the lemon juice and half of the crispy bacon. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Garnish with the remaining crispy bacon, fresh parsley, cilantro, and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve hot with the creamy golden sauce spooned generously over the chicken, pasta, and broccoli.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 785 kcal | Servings: 6 servings