Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

So I tried a new recipe for dinner yesterday and I got it from kraftfoods.com and it turned out really yummy! I don't try new dinner recipes frequently - I hate making sure I have all the ingredients on hand, taking the time to make it, and then NOT knowing whether it's going to even taste good in the end.... So I was glad when this turned out delicious! I told Chris it tasted like the fettucine alfredo I get at Carrabba's - I was amazed I cooked such a good dinner. :)

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 22 minutes

Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each

8 oz. (half of a 1 lb. package) fettucine or spaghetti, uncooked

(I used linguine, since I wanted to use whole-grain noodles)

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 and 2/3 cups milk

4 oz. (half of an 8 oz. package) Philadelphia cream cheese, cubed

1/4 cup Kraft grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.

Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on med - high heat. Add chicken - cook 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Sir in milk, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is blended and heated through. (* Note: It was still reallly runny when I added it to the noodles and broccoli, but it got a little thicker as it stood.)

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Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

** Save 70 calories and 8 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat per serving by preparing with "Light" Zesty Italian dressing and Philadelphia Neufchatel cheese.

** You can substitute the broccoli with frozen peas, chopped red peppers or any of your favorite veggies.

Nutrition Info:

Calories - 570

Cholesterol - 120 mg

Total fat - 21 grams

Sodium - 510 mg

Saturated fat - 10 grams

Carbohydrate - 52 grams