Chicken Alfredo Pasta
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Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken, skinless and boneless
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets, gently rubbed under cold running water OR 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Remove visible fat from chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash hands with soap and water after handling uncooked chicken.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F when measured with a food thermometer. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add fresh or frozen broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the water from the pasta and broccoli. Return food to the pot and return to the stove over low heat.
- Add the milk and cream cheese. Stir the mixture constantly until smooth.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and cooked chicken. Stir to combine.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Source:
This recipe is provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. For more resources like this, visit the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website at ”http://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu”. Spend Smart. Eat Smart. is a registered trademark of Iowa State University.
