Fettuccine, Chicken and Beans Alfredo

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Fettuccine, Chicken and Beans Alfredo is a low fat, high fiber variation on the traditional theme. It has terrific flavor in a blend of cubed chicken and Red beans with Parmesan cheese over fettuccine.

INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Fettuccine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Saute chicken in 1 tablespoon butter in large saucepan until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes; remove chicken and reserve.
  • Add green onions and garlic and saute in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; stir in flour and basil and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in milk and heat to boiling; boil, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in reserved chicken, beans and peas; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Spoon over fettuccine and toss.