Green Chile Chicken Alfredo

This is a perfect meal for the weeknights when you need something fast but elegant. This recipe uses a prepared Alfredo sauce; however, if you have more time you could make your own. The recipe was printed in Sabrosa a southwest dining guide.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1⁄4 cup fresh green chilies, roasted and chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chili peppers
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  prepared alfredo sauce
• 10  ounces spinach fettuccine, cooked al dente
• 2  jalapenos, seeded, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and brown the chicken pieces until lightly browned and cooked through.
2. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
3. If necessary, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and sauté the garlic and green chile over medium heat until the garlic is soft.
4. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the Alfredo sauce and mix well.
5. Add the cooked chicken and heat through.
6. Serve over hot fettuccine and garnish with chopped jalapenos if desired.