Cheddar Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed and cooked
• 1 (1 lb) box bow tie pasta, cooked
• 1 cup fresh broccoli or 1 cup frozen broccoli, cooked
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese (grated or cut into small cubes)
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons dried parsley or 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 place cubed chicken, pasta and broccoli in 9 x 13 lightly oiled casserole dish. toss with 2 teaspoons garlic and cheddar cheese. set aside.
• 2 in large saucepan over medium-low heat cook cream cheese and milk until smooth, stirring constantly. add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes and sauce thickens. pour over chicken mixture, toss to coat. sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top.
• 3 cover with alum. foil and bake for 20 - 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.
• 4 serve with salad and garlic bread to complete meal.