Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo -

Quick and easy dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.

Ingredients:

 6 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
 6 tablespoons butter
 1/2 cup milk
 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 salt and pepper to taste
 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
 2 small zucchini, julienned
 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
While pasta is cooking, melt cream cheese and butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir until smooth. Stir in milk, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Mix in chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve over fettuccine.