Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta

• 2 pounds white meat chicken tenders, grilled or fried & seasoned with salt, pepper & seasoned salt

Creamy Sauce

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup half & half

• 1-1/4 cup chicken broth

• 4 ounces cream cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced

• 3 green onions, diced

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons olive oil (separated)

• salt to taste (start with 1 Tablespoon)

• pepper to taste

• broccoli, broiled (optional)

Directions

• Cook pasta according to directions

• Drain pasta and rise thoroughly with very hot water

• Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon Olive oil

• Grill chicken then slice or cube and set aside

• In saucepan, melt butter and gradually add flour to make a paste/roux

• Stir in milk, half & half and chicken broth, stirring constantly with a whisk

• Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper

• Heat 2 Tablespoons Olive oil in a pan with diced green onion & minced garlic, then add to cooked pasta, chicken, and sauce

• Add any optional broiled veggies last