Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Campbell’s Soup Recipe

½ of a 16 oz. package linguine

1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli

2 T. butter

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 ½’’ pieces

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

½ cup milk

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

¼ tsp. ground pepper

Prepare linguine according to package directions.  Add broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking time.  Drain linguine and broccoli in colander.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium high heat.  Add chicken and cook until well browned. 

Stir soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture into skillet.  Cook until mixture is hot and bubbling.  Serve with additional parmesan cheese. 

Options: substitute grilled chicken.  Substitute shrimp for chicken.

Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole

1 can cream of mushroom soup

½ cup milk

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

¼ cup parmesan cheese

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups medium egg noodles, cooked

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Stir soup, milk, pepper, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken and noddles in a large casserole dish.  Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until hot.  Stir.  Top with cheddar cheese.

Amazing options:  Omit cheese and use ½ cup French fried onions instead.  Use 2 cups cooked spinach corkscrew pasta for noodles.

Simple Alfredo Sauce

Simple Alfredo Sauce:

2- 8 oz packages cream cheese

½ stick butter or margarine

3 cups milk (can use PARTIAL half and half or cream, but not the entire 3 cups worth)

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

1 tsp. garlic

½ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. salt

Put ALL ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.  Stir occasionally until butter has completely melted.  Turn heat to medium. Then whisk until not lumpy anymore.  Cover and turn heat to the lowest setting, let simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thick and bubbly.  Stir occasionally to keep saucepan from burning.  Keep covered until ready to serve.  Best if served immediately. 

Serve over cooked pasta.  My favorite is linguine. 

Options:  Add cooked chicken or sautéed shrimp.