Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

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

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

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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 Fat43g 55%
Saturated Fat25g 125%
Cholesterol151mg 50%
Sodium355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate40g 14%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars5g
Protein28g
Vitamin C76mg 378%
Calcium134mg 10%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium622mg 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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