Chicken Alfredo with broccoliSubmitted by cc
Makes 8 servings
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Other types of pasta work well, too; semolina is best for diabetics. I use pre-cooked and re-frozen chicken breasts whenever possible. I cook frozen broccoli cuts in their bags; tear open a hole and rinse the broccoli in the bag before microwaving. One bag of broccoli instead of two is also fine.
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Ingredients
| 1 |
lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless |
| 16 |
oz pasta, penne rigate |
| 1 |
large onion, diced |
| 2 |
cups cream |
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stick butter, unsalted |
| 1/2 |
cup grated Parmesan cheese |
| 32 |
oz frozen broccoli cuts |
| 1 |
Garlic powder to taste |
| 1 |
Salt to taste |
| 1 |
Pepper to taste |
Directions
- Slice and simmer chicken breast in salted water until done through but still tender.
- Boil pasta in salted water with diced onion.
- Slice butter and melt over low heat, then add cream, Parmesan cheese, a little salt and pepper and garlic powder to taste.
- Microwave broccoli cuts until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Combine pasta and onion, chicken, broccoli and cream sauce in a large serving dish.
- Add additional seasonings to taste and a little milk if needed to distribute the sauce evenly throughout the pasta.
Categories
Main Dish
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Serving Size 281.0g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Total Carbohydrates 42.6g 14%
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| Vitamin A 25% |
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Vitamin C 171% |
| Calcium 16% |
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Iron 19% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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