The Shady Porch: Easy Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Dinner

4.30.2012

Easy Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Dinner

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo #homemade #alfredosauce #pasta #chicken #broccoli
When I began cooking most of the family meals due to my mom's RA, I was her hands so Mom taught me lots of simple, easy-to-follow recipes. My dad worked for Kraft Foods for many years; so it was just natural that one of my first recipes was Alfredo sauce from the Philadelphia Cream Cheese box. I haven't seen it printed on the box in a long time even though the boxes still feature recipes on them. Nevertheless, this was one of my favorites to make because I felt like a real cook and it always got rave reviews.

I think this recipe tastes so much better than the new bottle versions on supermarket shelves now and, although I haven't compared the nutritional differences, I can't imagine you can beat these four easy ingredients - cream cheese, milk, butter, and Parmesan cheese...that's all it takes to create a great Alfredo sauce!

Here is the Philadelphia Cream Cheese recipe for 15 Minute Creamy Alfredo Sauce from back in the day.

1 8oz, pkg Philly Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup Kraft Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup butter (whatever you normally use)
1/2 cup milk
Note - the original recipe says pour over 8oz of pasta but we think this recipe is plenty for 16 oz. of pasta.

In a medium saucepan, stir together cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk over low heat until smooth. Pour over cooked pasta and toss lightly.

Before starting the sauce, I usually start baking a couple of chicken breasts and cooking a pot of Dreamfield's linguine or spaghetti. If I have it handy, I like to steam some broccoli florets in the microwave to top it off. As you can see, this meal can easily come together in about 30 minutes. You'll get rave reviews, too!

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo #homemade #alfredosauce #pasta #chicken #broccoli

Other great pasta recipes you might enjoy!


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18 comments:

  1. This sounds absolutely delicious, and it is sure to appear at this house! Thanks for sharing.

    Nellie

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    1. I hope you do try it! Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. That is a tasty looking meal! I will be making this!

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  3. YUM!! My absolute favorite meal!! :) Thanks for the recipe and thanks for linking up at Well Crafted Wednesdays!!

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  4. This looks delicious, and so pretty. Love that it's only 4 ingridents. Thanks for sharing on Newlyweds recipe Linky. I pinned this recipe you can follow me if you like a thttp://pinterest.com/newlyweds/

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    1. Thank you! I am a big fan of the few ingredient recipes! I like them to be quick and delicious. Thanks for the pin! I will stop by your Pinterest page!

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  5. I love simple recipes! My fiance just told me (after 5+ years) that he likes alfredo (this from the man who doesn't "understand why people eat cheese"). I'll have to surprise him on his next day off

    Thanks for linking up at What's Cluckin!

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    1. Thanks for hosting and for stopping by! LOL! Maybe your fiance doesn't realize Alfredo is a cheese sauce? He's in for a nice surprise! :)

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  6. Wow that looks delicious. I think even my youngest would eat it.

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  7. This doesn't look like it was so simple, YEAH! YUMMY!

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  8. I'd love to sink my teeth into this, it looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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    1. I'd sure fix you a plate! Thanks for hosting and stopping by!

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  9. That looks so good!!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! :)

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    1. I appreciate that! Thanks for hosting too!

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  10. This is fantastic! The recipe I've been using for alfredo takes about 45 minutes. I will definitely be giving this a try!!! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!!!

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  11. YUM! :) Definitely going to pin it and try it.
    Tami @ Curb Alert!

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