Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo ----MMM YUMMY YUMMY

This recipe is so easy, and so yummy! I was amazed at how easy it was. Usually I buy frozen alfredo from the store for $1.50 and that doesn't give me a whole lot, not to mention it has all that fat, and salt, and other stuff. Now, this may have some of the same stuff, but it's homemade, yummy and oh so wonderful to smell! Here is the recipe, which I found here on www.kraftrecipes.com, but tweaked a bit for some of the stuff I had.

1/2

lb.  fettuccine, uncooked

2

cups  fresh broccoli florets

1/4

cup  Zesty Italian Dressing

1

lb.  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (I used more, we love chicken)

1-2/3

cups  milk

4

oz.  (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) neufchatel cheese (found next to the cream cheese at the grocery store)

1/4

cup  Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2

tsp.  dried basil leaves

Step 1: Cook pasta as directed on package, adding the broccoli florets to the boiling water the last 3 minutes.

Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, heat the Italian dressing in large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, stirring it and coating it, cooking it for about 5 minutes or until it is done. Stir occasionally.  Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and stir constantly. Cook it for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is well blended and cooked through.

Step 3: Drain pasta mixture, place in large bowl and add the chicken/sauce, mixing until everything is well coated. ENJOY!