Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Found this knock off recipe of the Chicken Con Broccoli from Olive Garden and thought I'd give it a try. Turned out way yummy. Only problem was it didn't make enough alfredo sauce for a whole box of pasta. I think next time I'll double the sauce recipe and that should be perfect, maybe even have a little extra for dipping sauce for breadsticks! Yum!

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Alfredo Sauce (recipe below)

2-3 cooked chicken breasts, diced (I like to boil mine. Throw raw chicken in a pot, fill with water so it covers chicken. I also usually throw in some big chunks of onion and sometimes garlic, and some fresh cracked pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through)

1-2 cups fresh chopped broccoli, cooked and hot

fettuccine, cooked according to package directions. (I used penne because it's what I had)

Cook chicken in method desired. Add chicken and broccoli to Alfredo sauce and heat through. Serve over hot, cooked fettuccine.

Alfredo Sauce:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

2 cups heavy cream

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon (1 clove) minced garlic

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Trust me, it will thicken. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Use for Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, or just serve as is over fettuccine. Serves 4-6.