Entry #1554, September 3, 2012

Imagine a mixture of chicken strips and Alfredo sauce – it’s super yummy! This recipe can be a perfect treat for that whole family. A great sumptuous meal that is not only good for your taste but also your body. It is packed with nutrients like protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Thank you food Network for this delicious pasta recipe!

Summer Chicken & Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Zucchini Alfredo is a perfect end of summer dish

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Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons
• 4 4-ounce thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• Freshly ground pepper
• 12 ounces fettuccine (preferably whole wheat)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold low-fat milk (1%)
• 1/2 cup evaporated nonfat milk
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

End your summer with this delicious meal

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the zucchini, cover and cook until tender, stirring, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Heat another tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3. Cook the pasta in the boiling water as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water; return the pasta to the pot.
4. Meanwhile, whisk the flour and low-fat milk in a bowl. Place the remaining 1 clove garlic and 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, 30 seconds. Add the flour-milk mixture and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cheese; stir to melt, 1 minute.
5. Cut the chicken into strips. Toss with the pasta, sauce, zucchini and parsley, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen.

This is very delicious and so easy to prepare recipe. You may be amazed that your busy husband can cook it for you every weekend.

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