Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo

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This is a Taste of Home recipe, and is super easy.  It turns out delicious every time, but as it is calorically dense I usually save it for times when I've been running high mileage.  I've also had good results using 1% milk and reduced fat cream cheese.

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) fettucine

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup butter

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese

1 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli florets (I typically use fresh and just steam it prior to adding)

1/2 tsp salt

dash pepper

Cook fettucine according to package dierctions.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the shrimp and garlic in butter until the shrimp turns pink.  Remove and keep warm.  In the same skillet, combine the cream cheese, milk, and parmesan; cook until cheeses are melted and smooth.

Cook broccoli and drain.  Stir broccoli, shrimp, salt and pepper into cheese sauce; heat through.  Drain fettuccine, top with shrimp mixture.

I know some of you don't like shrimp, but this could easily be made with chicken instead.  Also, I like to add fresh sliced mushrooms to mine.

I will be linking this recipe with Mere's Foodie Friday.  You can find her blog HERE.