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Chicken & Pasta Alfredo

In this post I’ll be sharing a recipe for Chicken & Pasta Alfredo.

Ingredients:
2 pound of Chicken, cubed
Red Bell Pepper, diced
Red Onion, diced
Quartered Artichokes
Capers
Parsley Flakes, can use fresh if you have it
Salt
Cracked Black Pepper
1 pound of Penne Pasta, or your preferred pasta
Prepared Alfredo Sauce


Recipe: Basic Alfredo Sauce

In a large skillet drizzle bottom with olive oil.

Dice vegetables and set aside. Empty artichokes into a small colander, rinse, and drain well.

Heat skillet over medium heat. Dice chicken and add to skillet. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.

When chicken has cooked through, move aside in skillet and add vegetables. Season vegetables with salt and pepper if needed. Saute until tender.

Add artichoke hearts, parsley and capers to skillet and heat through. Turn down to low heat to keep warm.
 
 
While vegetables cook, in a large pot bring water to a boil to cook pasta. Season water with salt. Add pasta once water comes to a boil, cook for 10 minutes until tender. Drain well and add pasta to skillet.
 
While pasta cooks prepare Alfredo sauce.
 
Pour Alfredo sauce over pasta and chicken mixture in skillet and combine. Add to a large serving bowl.
 
Chicken & Pasta Alfredo in a serving bowl

This simple chicken and penne pasta meal is great for busy families. It is one of those meals that the whole family will love and doesn’t take too long to prepare.

We all need a few simple dinner options for home cooked meals after a busy day.

The vegetables in this pasta dish can be switched out and adjusted with what your family enjoys. We all have different tastes in food.

Yield: 1 Pasta Meal

Chicken and Pasta Alfredo with Artichoke

Alfredo pasta bowl with chicken and vegetables

Delicious penne pasta with chicken artichoke and red bell pepper is a simple alfredo sauce is a wonderful meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Chicken, cubed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Red Onion, diced
  • 1 can Quartered Artichokes
  • 3 tbsp. Capers
  • 1 tbsp. Parsley Flakes, can use fresh if you have it
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb. Penne Pasta, or your preferred pasta
  • 1.5 c Prepared Alfredo Sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet drizzle bottom with olive oil.
  2. Dice the vegetables and set aside. Empty artichokes into a small colander, rinse, and drain well.
  3. Heat skillet over medium heat. Dice the chicken and add to skillet. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. When chicken has cooked through, move aside in skillet and add vegetables. Season vegetables with salt and pepper if needed. Sauté until tender. Add artichoke hearts, parsley and capers to skillet and heat through. Turn down to low heat to keep warm.
  4. While the vegetables cook, in a large pot bring water to a boil to cook pasta. Season water with salt. Add pasta once water comes to a boil, cook for 10 minutes until tender. Drain well and add pasta to skillet. Pour the Alfredo sauce over pasta and chicken mixture in skillet and combine. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 584Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 694mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g

Do You Need An Alfredo Sauce Recipe?

Yield: 1.5 cup of sauce

Basic Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo pasta bowl with chicken and vegetables

Delicious creamy alfredo sauce is a favorite combined with pasta meals

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 c Heavy Cream
  • 2 c grated Parmesan Cheese, use a good quality cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic, minced (optional)
  • Pinch Salt
  • Fresh Grated Black Pepper

Instructions

    1. Heat butter and cream until butter is melted over medium low heat. Once simmering add the cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. If using garlic add the garlic to the butter cream portion while heating.
    2. Stir constantly until thickened.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 544mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g

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