SHRIMP AND CHIPOTLE ALFREDO

Shrimp and Chipotle Alfredo image

Provided by gailanng

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 lb fettuccine, uncooked
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed (3/4 of an 8 ounce package)
1 cup milk
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped (or to taste)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add next 4 ingredients and remaining butter to skillet; cook on low heat 5 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in shrimp.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.9, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 250, Sodium 958.3, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 29.6