Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo Or Asparagus Recipes

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Prepare the linguine according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the linguine mixture well in a colander.
• Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.
• Stir the soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture in the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
• Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo: Substitute grilled chicken breasts for the skinless, boneless chicken.
• Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo: Substitute 1 pound fresh extra large shrimp, shelled and deveined for the chicken. Cook as directed for the chicken above, until the shrimp are cooked through.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve wth a mixed green salad topped with orange sections, walnut pieces and raspberry vinaigrette. For dessert serve almond biscotti.
• You can substitute spaghetti or fettuccine for the linguine in this recipe.
• Cost per recipe: $7.86

CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over moderate heat 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, marjoram, thyme, and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the juice released from the mushrooms evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken, alfredo sauce, and wine; adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, then cook, stirring frequently and breaking up chicken, until steaming, about 3 minutes.
• Add asparagus, distributing evenly over surface of mixture, cover and cook just until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes; no longer or asparagus will become mushy.
• Make a bed of rice on heated deep platter, spoon chicken mixture on top, and serve.
• Bring water to rapid boil in large (at least 4 1/2-quart), heavy saucepan over high heat.
• Add rice, stir well, and then return to rapid boil. Adjust heat so water stays at gentle but steady ripple and cook uncovered until all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Do not stir.
• Fluff rice gently with fork and cool 1 hour. Do not cover.
• Fluff rice gently again, then spoon lightly, do not pack, into plastic storage containers, snap on lids, label, and date. Set in refrigerator or freezer.
• To reheat refrigerated or frozen rice, pile rice in large fine sieve, fork lightly apart and balance sieve in top of large, heavy saucepan over 2-inches boiling water. Cover loosely with lid or foil and steam until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes, but times will vary according to amount of rice being reheated and whether it's refrigerated or frozen. Fluff with fork and serve.
• Yield: 16 cups

CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions adding broccoli last 3 minutes, drain. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Trust me, it will thicken. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce and heat through. Serve over hot, cooked fettuccine and broccoli.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
• Heat butter in skillet. Cook chicken until browned, stirring often.
• Add soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture and heat through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO (OR ASPARAGUS)

Steps:

• Season with salt and pepper the chicken breasts strips.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute chicken strips in batches until cooked through and golden. Transfer chicken to bowl and keep warm.
• Add sliced minced garlic and red bell pepper to skillet and sauté until tender. Reduce heat to low.
• Add cream, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and all of Monterey Jack cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Add chicken strips and any juices in bowl to sauce.
• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, and steamed broccoli florets and warm through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange pasta on a large platter. Spoon chicken mixture on top and garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Prepare Alfredo sauce as follows: 1) Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. 2) Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. 3) Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out any lumps. 4) Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. 5) Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. 6) Sauce will thicken rapidly, so thin with milk if cooked too long.
• In a saucepan, cook broccoli florets, carrots, and red bell pepper in boiling water until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain.
• Grill chicken breasts in a lightly oiled skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and slice into bite sized pieces. Keep warm.
• Boil pasta in water until pasta is tender, but still al dente. Do not overcook!
• Remove pasta and drain thoroughly.
• Toss hot pasta together with sauce, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers and chicken and serve piping hot. I like mines with a little extra Parmigiano sprinkled on top.
• Bon Appetit!

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Melt Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, in batches if necessary, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Stir Sauce and broccoli into same skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over hot fettuccine and sprinkle, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• .Prepare linguine according to package directions. Add broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain linguine and broccoli well.
• Heat butter in 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook well until browned, stirring often.
• Stir soup, milk, cheese, black pepper, and linguine mixture into skillet. Cook until mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.