Chicken Alfredo
1 lb pasta (Fettuccine or whatever. I've been using whole wheat Penne pasta.)
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1/2 c. butter (or margarine)
1 c. milk (or cream)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. parsley (chopped)(fresh is best, but dry is ok)
2 cooked chicken breasts* (diced)
tomatoes, green onions (diced) (opt)
grated mozzarella cheese (opt)
salt & pepper
Cook & drain pasta.
In a small pan heat milk and butter on low heat. Do not boil. (While it is heating I put the parmesan cheese and spices together in a bowl so they are ready to throw in.)
Add spices & cheese. Heat through.
Add sauce to pasta and toss gently to coat. Mix in diced chicken.
Sprinkle diced tomatoes, onions, & chopped parsley on top. Can sprinkle with a little extra parmesan cheese & a little mozzarella. Salt & pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
*I cooked my chicken in the crockpot for a few hours on high. Super easy! Then just chopped it up in bite size pieces and mixed it in. Or you can boil it in water on the stove, or grill it. I also like to sprinkle the chicken with a little garlic salt...
