March 19, 2019

Chicken Alfredo Pasta/ Pasta Alfredo con Pollo/ Macarrão com Frango ao Molho Alfredo

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Servings per recipe: 8
Serving size: 1 cup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Cost: $6.73 per recipe/ $0.84 per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ box whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup non fat milk
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets, partially defrosted
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chicken, drained OR 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

Directions

  1. Cook pasta using directions on package.
  2. Drain the water from the pasta. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, add milk and cream cheese. Stir the mixture constantly on low heat until thick and smooth.
  4. Add the frozen broccoli and continue stirring on low heat.
  5. Add the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir mixture until blended. Then add in the chicken and pasta. Stir to mix.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Money Saving Tip

Instead of throwing out leftovers, reuse them in a different dish. Leftover roasted or grilled chicken works well in this recipe.