A quick and easy chicken alfredo dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 2 small zucchini , julienned
- 0.5 cups chopped red bell pepper
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
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2
While pasta is cooking, melt cream cheese and butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir until smooth. Stir in milk, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly.
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3
Mix in chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve over fettuccine.
Nutrition Facts
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