Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Easy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

8 oz. fettuccine or spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets ( I think it needs more like 4 cups)
1/4 C. Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 2/3 c. milk
4 oz. Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.

Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.

Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly. (Too much mixing causes broccoli to fall apart)

Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each

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