Chicken Spicy Linguine

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, or 4oz roasted peeled NM chiles

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder
and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses.
Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add chicken
and chilies to cheese sauce; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated
through. Drain linguine; top with chicken mixture. Yield: 6
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 675 calories, 34 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 148 mg cholesterol, 604 mg sodium,