Easy Basil Chicken Alfredo
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cooked, chopped or shredded*
- 1 cup milk of choice I used almond
- 1 Tbsp of flour
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic or one clove
- 3 Tbsp cream cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp of basil paste*
- large handful of fresh spinach finely chopped
- 12 oz fettuccine*
Instructions
- Over medium heat, put olive oil and garlic in a pan. Cook about one minute.
- Add flour to cold milk and stir until dissolved. Whisk in basil paste. Add milk mixture to pan and cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. Once thickened, turn heat off and stir in cream cheese until melted. Add parmesan, chicken, and spinach.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Toss pasta with sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
*I have subbed chopped chicken for 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
*Dried or fresh basil can also be used for this recipe. Just add a little more if it’s fresh and a little less if it’s dried.
*Any pasta can work in a pinch. I have used bowtie, spaghetti, and macaroni.
*Dried or fresh basil can also be used for this recipe. Just add a little more if it’s fresh and a little less if it’s dried.
*Any pasta can work in a pinch. I have used bowtie, spaghetti, and macaroni.