Vegetable and Chicken Alfredo
Not vegetarian, but good for vegetable and pasta lovers!
Not vegetarian, but good for vegetable and pasta lovers!
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil crushed
- 3 boneless chicken breast halves cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 4 cups fresh vegetables chopped (i used broccoli, green&red bell peppers, green beans, zuccini and carrots)
- 1/2 pound pasta cooked and drained (i used spaghetti)
- Carbohydrate 58.6093999954642 g
- Cholesterol 133.303125 mg
- Fat 28.1963684374418 g
- Fiber 6.12193749723181 g
- Protein 34.350529999386 g
- Saturated Fat 13.3486973987252 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (356g)
- Sodium 510.025624999881 mg
- Sugar 52.4874624982324 g
- Trans Fat 2.40005686732757 g
- Calories 618 calories
Step-by-step
- In medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add flour and cook over low heat for 2 minutes; stirring occasionally.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Bring to a simmer, and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Stir in grated cheese, basil, salt and pepper
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and oil in large frying pan.
- Add chicken and cook over medium heat until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook green onions and all other vegetables until crisp-tender. (about 5 mins.)
- Toss in the cooked chicken and the hot pasta.
- Serve with sauce.
As a housewife, I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that my family will love. This Vegetable and Chicken Alfredo is a perfect example of that! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables, making it a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can have dinner on the table in no time.
I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any vegetables you have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out your fridge. I also like to add a little bit of cooked chicken to make it a more substantial meal. And of course, the Alfredo sauce is always a hit with my family!
