Chicken Alfredo

 

My husband and I have adapted this recipe from recipes we have seen online. In an attempt to make a homemade alfredo sauce similar to Olive Garden's alfredo sauce. Google "Olive Garden copycat alfredo recipes" to find other similar recipes. We have slightly tweaked those recipes and I think we now have the perfect recipe for alfredo sauce. We like ours with a little spice to it and that is one of the main differences. This is definitely not a recipe that is easy on the waistline but it is delicious!

Ingredients:
8 oz penne or other pasta, cooked to your preference
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked to your preference
1 cup heavy cream
6T butter
2 oz cream cheese (we use 1/3 less fat, not that it will help this dish!)
Cayenne pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
3 oz fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Combine cream, butter, cream cheese, and seasonings in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently with a whisk, and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low until thickened, usually the amount of time it takes for the water to boil and noodles to cook. Add fresh parmesan and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Serve immediately over hot noodles and cut cup chicken breast. Leftovers do not reheat well. We usually cut this recipe in half to serve two people.

Syrus's Sweet Dip

This dip is definitely a crowd favorite. It can be used on chips, crackers, or anything else you can think of. It is a sweet dip that is incredibly easy to make. This is my husband's recipe, I am not sure where he got it from.

Ingredients:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 small jar (~9 oz I think) sweet red pepper relish

Directions:
Combine ingredients and beat with a mixer until smooth. Serve with chips or crackers. This dips gets pretty firm when left in the fridge so set it out for a while before serving to soften. You can adjust the amounts of cream cheese or relish to your preference.