Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo

Name: Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips; 1 stick butter; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 2 cups milk, or more as needed; 2 cups heavy cream; 3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 3 tablespoons pesto; 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped; 0.5 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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You'll love my twist on this creamy Alfredo. It's a little heavy on the hips, but worth every bite. A perfect match with a nice green salad, and you must have garlic bread to sop up this creamy sauce.

Recipe by Tree Lee

Published on July 16, 2019

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
1 stick butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 cups milk, or more as needed
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add trottole and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes.
Melt butter over medium heat in the large pot used to make the pasta. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups milk and heavy cream, stirring until warm, about 5 minutes. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. Add more milk to thin sauce, if needed. Add pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Stir cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns orange, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

681	Calories
45g	Fat
34g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 681
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	57%
Saturated Fat 24g	120%
Cholesterol 189mg	63%
Sodium 555mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 370mg	28%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 435mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.