Mozzarella pasta with chicken, Alfredo-style
Tender chicken and pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce using Mozzarella cheese: rich, cheesy comfort in every bite.
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Yield
4-6 servings
Nutritional information
Per serving
Energy:
426 Calories
Protein:
30 g
Carbohydrate:
37 g
Fat:
17 g
Fibre:
2.8 g
Sodium:
403 mg
Top 5 Nutrients
Calcium:
19 % / 245 mg
Selenium:
94 %
Vitamin B12 :
52 %
Folate :
44 %
Niacin :
39 %
*percentage of daily value
Ingredients
- 5 cups (1.25 L) short pasta cooked
- 1 cup (250 mL) homemade or store-bought Alfredo sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) homemade or store-bought pesto
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups (500 mL) grilled chicken cut into strips
- 3 cups (750 mL) vegetables your choice (mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli florets, peppers, etc.)
- Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Canadian Mozzarella diced
Preparation
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Place two large squares of aluminum foil on work surface. Cover with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix pasta with all ingredients except Mozzarella.
- Transfer mixture onto parchment paper. Cover with another square of aluminum foil and seal the sides tightly. Cook on grill for 10 minutes. Open up the papillote, garnish with Mozzarella, and continue cooking to melt or brown the cheese. Serve immediately.
Cheese alternatives: Canadian Gouda, Cheddar, Havarti.
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