Chicken Alfredo Salad Food

CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs and fry for around 10 mins, turning half way, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to cool a little, then use two forks to shred.
• Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta, cook for 1 minute less that package instructions. Whilst the pasta is cooking, add the butter to the frying pan over a medium heat, scraping the bottom a little to get any of the browned bits. Tip in the cream along with the nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the pan.
• Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to transfer the pasta straight from the water into the frying pan with the cream mixture. Sprinkle most of the parmesan over and use the tongs to toss it all together, adding a splash of the pasta water if it looks a little stiff. Season well, then tip into bowls. Top with the remaining parmesan, a scattering of parsley, and black pepper.

CHICKEN ALFREDO!

Steps:

• Cook your pasta, while your chicken sautes, then add a little olive oil or butter to pasta to prevent sticking, lay on large platter or casserole dish; set aside.
• Coat the bottom of a skillet w/olive oil,and heat on med-high heat.
• Add chicken strips or chunks, lower heat to med.
• Sprinkle seasonings over meat to your liking.
• Saute meat until chicken is no longer pink.
• Pour chicken and pan drippings over pasta.
• In a heavy sauce pan, begin to heat cream cheese and butter on medium heat; slowly add milk.
• Stir until all clumps are out, add cheese, continue to stir, then add pepper.
• Once all is melted and hot, pour over pasta and chicken.

CHICKEN ALFREDO SALAD

Steps:

• In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, mix sauce mix (from Chicken Helper box) and water. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sour cream, milk and vinegar with wire whisk until smooth; cover and refrigerate.
• Fill 2-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Gently boil uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender; drain well.
• In large bowl, stir cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, zucchini and bell pepper. Spoon sauce over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving.

COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN™ CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• Add olive oil to a cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter to hot pan, then quickly add chicken breasts to the pan, seasoning with 1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• Cook chicken breasts until golden on first side, then flip over. Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium, cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 to 7 minutes on the second side. Place on a plate and cover with foil until cool enough to slice into strips.
• In a large, deep-sided skillet, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add garlic to pan, cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
• Whisk flour into butter, stirring until no chunks remain. Slowly whisk in cream.
• Continue to cook just until sauce is steaming and slightly thickened. Whisk 1/2 cup Parmesan into sauce, stirring until smooth. Remove pan from heat and cover until ready to serve.
• To serve, place pasta in a serving bowl or on plates. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with parsley and top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

LIGHT CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, butter sprinkles and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and olives. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; serve with chicken mixture.

CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts onto a roasting pan; season with Italian seasoning,
• Cook chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set aside to cool completely.
• Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate until cool.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotelle pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse the pasta in cold water until cooled; drain.
• Combine chicken, bacon, pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts, and green onions in a large bowl.
• Pour vinegar and Alfredo sauce over the pasta mixture; stir to combine.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In 3 qrt saucepan, cook pasta as directed on box. Place the two packets aside for future use.
• Drain; rinse with cold water to cool and set aside.
• In small bowl mix seasoning from packet with the alfredo sauce.
• Place cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and basi in large serving bowl.
• Add alfredo mixture; toss evenly to coat.
• Sprinkle top with topping packet from pasta sald mix and basil sprig if desired.