Chicken or (shrimp) Alfredo

Pretty awesome recipe, beats anything I've ever had at a restaurant.......

Fettucine, or linguinie noodles

2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

12 tablespoons butter (stick and a half)

1 cup milk plus a little more

1teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed*

below is opt, but adds a great flavor and color!

2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

2 small zucchini, julienned

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper



* for the chicken, I sliced the breast lengthwise, then cubed into bite size pieces, browned them in bacon grease. EVOO or butter would work as well. Lightly season as it cooks salt, pepper, italian seasonings, onion powder to taste. After chicken or shrimp is lightly browned or cooked thru (dont overcook!) reserve juice in pan





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 (texas translation- rare to med rare!); drain.

While pasta is cooking, melt cream cheese and butter in a skillet with reserved chicken juice/shrimp juice 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 fettuccini or pasta of your choice!



Simple, easy, delicious!