Chicken And Pasta Alfredo Weight Watchers Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the fusilli according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through, 5-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
• Combine the half and half, milk, flour, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl; beat with a whisk until blended.
• Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, just until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in the half and half mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the fusilli, chicken, grated cheese, and parsley; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once with the shaved cheese (if using).
• Original Version:.
• 1 pound bow tie pasta.
• 1 c heavy cream.
• 1 c margarine.
• 1 c grated parmesan.

Steps:

• cook pasta according to package directions; omitting salt and oil.
• drain pasta and keep warm.
• while pasta cooks, combine alfredo sauce and sun-dried tomatoes in sauce pan. cook over low heat stirring occasionally. 6-8 minutes or until thoroughly heated and tomatoes are juicy and plump.
• while sauce cooks, microwave bacon according to package directions. crumble bacon and set aside.
• combine cooked pasta and alfredo sauce in a large bowl. top with bacon, basil and black pepper.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (this is where I would add the shrimp).
• Add garlic; saute' 1 minute.
• Stir in flour.
• Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk until blended. (I would add mushrooms here).
• Cook 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
• Add cream cheese, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
• Pour over fettuccine; toss well to coat.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Saute' chicken in fry pan. Cook tortellini according to package.
• directions. Cook broccoli, being careful not to overcook. Combine tortellini, chicken and broccoli. Coat lightly with alfredo sauce.
• Makes 10 cups, 6 points a cup.

Steps:

• Saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper. (I like it better this way but you dont have to.).
• In a 5 qt crock pot, place chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and sauce.
• Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
• Thaw and drain broccoli, add to crock pot along with noodles.
• Stir, cover, and cook on HIGH for another 35 to 45 minute.