Chicken Alfredo

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A quick and easy chicken alfredo dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

  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.

  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.

  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 (per serving)

645 Calories
43g Fat
40g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 645
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 76mg 84%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 622mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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