CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Chicken and Artichoke Fettuccine Alfredo image

The artichokes make a nice add-in to this velvety chicken Alfredo. It goes together in a half hour...so it's great for weeknights or entertaining. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the pan and keep warm. , Add the milk, cream cheese and salt to skillet; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in the artichoke hearts, red pepper and Parmesan cheese., Drain fettuccine. Stir in sauce and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.