10.05.2007

Creamy Alfredo

Restaurant-style Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken

Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 16 oz fettuccini noodles
  • 1-1/2 sticks of margarine
  • 1-1/3 cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup water that the noodles were boiled in!
  • 3/4 cup grated ("powdered") parmasan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmasan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp parsley or italian seasonings
Directions
  • Slice chicken into strips and cook in your choice of seasonings until browned; set aside (I used lots of black pepper and Mrs. Dash's Table Seasoning).
  • Boil noodles according to package directions (12-14 minutes or so). **Before draining, take out 1/2 cup of water; set aside. Drain.
  • In large skillet, melt 1-1/2 sticks butter, then add cooked noodles; toss to coat.
  • Add the chicken, cheeses (shredded parm + grated parm), water, cream, and seasonings.
  • Toss it all together and serve with the extra fresh cheese.

Pesto Alfredo Bowties and Chicken

Ingredients
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - boiled and shredded
  • 1-1/3 cup light cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp prepared basil pesto (still haven't attempted to make my own!)
  • 4 tbsp margarine
  • 12-oz box of bowtie noodles, cooked according to directions
  • Seasonings to taste
  • Shredded parmesan cheese for topper
Directions
  • On medium heat in a deep skillet, brown the shredded chicken in margarine (season with black pepper, salt, and a touch of garlic powder.
  • Once browned, reduce heat and add cream, parmesan cheese, and pesto.
  • Mix well and continue to simmer until heated through.
  • Pour over prepared bowtie noodles and top with fresh shredded parmesan cheese.

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