GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ALFREDO

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This is a perfect meal for the weeknights when you need something fast but elegant. This recipe uses a prepared Alfredo sauce; however, if you have more time you could make your own. The recipe was printed in Sabrosa a southwest dining guide.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup fresh green chilies, roasted and chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) jar prepared alfredo sauce
10 ounces spinach fettuccine, cooked al dente
2 jalapenos, seeded, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and brown the chicken pieces until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • If necessary, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and sauté the garlic and green chile over medium heat until the garlic is soft.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low, add the Alfredo sauce and mix well.
  • Add the cooked chicken and heat through.
  • Serve over hot fettuccine and garnish with chopped jalapenos if desired.

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