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Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Alfredo Sauce
There’s nothing better than a thick and creamy Alfredo sauce over pasta, throw in a little chicken and you are set. The freshly diced tomatoes and basil add a great layer of flavor and summer freshness to this dish. I toasted a baguette to go with the pasta and it was perfect for cleaning up that extra sauce on the plate. You could also combine the pasta with the sauce and the chicken and make a casserole. Any way you dish it up you will love this!
Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups milk
2 oz cream cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into ribbons
Cooking Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter and add grated garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and salt, stirring constantly about 3 minutes. Add milk and cream cheese, and continue stirring until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
Add spaghetti to plate and top with Alfredo sauce and chicken. Garnish with a few tomatoes, basil ribbons and a little parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
Miss
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Oh, Milisa…this looks incredible! I love alfredo sauce, and your addition of cream cheese is a great idea! Since alfredo is rich, I love the addition of the tomatoes and basil to lighten it up (and make me feel a little less guilty about eating it)! My family will love this! Thanks for sharing your passion and love for cooking with us!
Kim, as always, thanks for all of your kind words! I wish I had a conscience when it comes to food, but obviously I am missing that, no guilt here.
you are truly gifted with great pallet, and how to get the food to taste so good.