Broccoli pesto is a fantastic sauce, but without the calories and adds flavour to this simple chicken pasta recipe.
Chicken Alfredo
Either way, you've got an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in 25 minutes.
Recipe Summary Chicken Alfredo
A quick and easy chicken alfredo dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.Ingredients | Chicken Pasta Recipes Healthy Broccoli
6 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon 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
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
Directions
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.
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.
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.
Info | Chicken Pasta Recipes Healthy Broccoli
prep:
20 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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