Chicken Alfredo

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 6 servings
Bright broccoli, zucchini and sweet red pepper lend fresh taste to this rich chicken and pasta entree. Cream cheese makes the smooth sauce a snap to stir up. —Jody Stewart, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 2 small zucchini, julienned
  • 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 6 ounces cooked fettuccine

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter; stir until smooth. Add the milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Add the chicken, broccoli, zucchini and red pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve with fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 353 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

Bright broccoli, zucchini and sweet red pepper lend fresh taste to this rich chicken and pasta entree. Cream cheese makes the smooth sauce a snap to stir up. —Jody Stewart, Goldsboro, North Carolina
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