The artichokes make a nice add-in to this velvety chicken Alfredo. It goes together in a half hour...so it's great for weeknights or entertaining. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Ingredients
1/2 pound uncooked fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
1Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
3Add the milk, cream cheese and salt to skillet; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in the artichoke hearts, red pepper and Parmesan cheese.
4Drain fettuccine. Stir in sauce and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.