Monday, March 9, 2009

Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Roasted vegetables

1 tbsp olive oil                                           4 boneless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped                                       2 garlic cloves, diced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tomato, chopped                                    ½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil dash of salt
1 lb pasta of choice                                    4 qts boiling water
1 tbsp salt

Alfredo Sauce
½ cup butter                                             1 cup whipping cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese              1 tsp salt
¼ tps pepper
  • In a medium saucepan heat oil, add chicken, onion, and garlic. When it's done cooking place chicken in additional dish.
  • Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
  • While chicken is cooking place the tomato and mushrooms to a backing dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Combine butter and cream in the saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a slow simmer. Add cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Combine in a bowl the chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta and sauce. Serve and enjoy.
For a change make a Chicken Alfredo Pizza.
2 pizza crust 1 alfredo sauce (recipe above)
1 cup shredded mozzerella cheese (or more if you like it cheesy)
1 tomatoe, chopped ½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup sliced olives 1 tbsp fresh basil
Any other pizza toppings you would like.

  • Top pizza and bake as directed.

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