Chicken Pasta Alfredo

Canned chicken makes it easy to make this creamy pasta dish in less than 30 minutes...it's a lifesaver on a busy day.



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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Chicken Alfredo, Chicken and Pasta, Pasta

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 oz.
    cream cheese, cut into cubes
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  • 1 1/2 cups
    milk
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  • 3/4 cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 1 can
    (12.5 ounces)* Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
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  • 1 cup
    frozen peas, thawed
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  • 1/2 
    of a 1-pound package fettuccine, cooked and drained (about 4 1/2 cups)
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Directions
1.
Heat the cream cheese and milk in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes.
2.
Add the chicken, peas and fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
3.
For a more traditional Alfredo sauce, substitute 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 cups heavy cream for the cream cheese and milk. Proceed with the recipe as directed above.
4.
*Or 3 cans (4.5 ounces each)

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