Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli - cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 4 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch strips or 1 inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper - cored and cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese - shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese - grated
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese - grated
- 1 pound fettuccine  
 
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Directions

  • Steam broccoli florets just until tender, set aside.
  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions, drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    on a griddle pan or large saute pan.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with lemon
    pepper.
  • Saute, along with the red peper strips, over medium heat until the chicken is cooked
    through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer strips and chicken to a bowl.
  • In a dutch oven, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of flour,
    whisking continuously, add the cream and milk. Keep whisking as it thickens.
  • Turn heat to
    medium low and add the Parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Stir until melted. Add the
    chicken strips, red pepper, broccoli and pasta.
  • Toss until all is coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of grated
    Asiago or Parmesan cheese.
  • Place under the broiler on low just until golden on the top,
    approximately 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.


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