Creamy, Cheesy Pasta Deluxe Recipe

This is one of my easiest pasta recipes!

• Meal Type: Pasta
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry fettucine pasta or any long pasta
• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 stick butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups grated cheese (freshly grated Parmesan cheese is my favorite)
• 2 small zucchini, julienned
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
• 1 can premium brand chunk breast of chicken, drained
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes; drain. While pasta pot is boiling, cook cream cheese, butter, 2 cups grated cheese, minced garlic, zucchini and red bell pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until veggies are tender, about 7 minutes. Season with about 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add drained chicken chunks and pasta, toss well to coat. Transfer to serving dish. Pass grated parmesan at the table. Crusty bread and a salad is all that is needed to make a satisfying and quick meal.