Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

(Courtesy of chasingsupermom.com)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
8 oz. dry fettuccine noodles
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (optional)

Directions:
Heat a drizzle of olive oil and a tablespoon or two of butter in a pan.  Brown your chicken breasts and remove from pan (if desired).

In the same pan as the chicken (do not drain or rinse out) add your cream cheese (chunked), butter, milk and cheese.  Use a whisk to combine all ingredients.

While the sauce is working, drop your noodles into boiling water and cook until al dente, or until your liking.  Drain your noodles (do not rinse) and add the noodles to the pan of sauce and stir to combine.

If your sauce has become too thick, you can use some of the starchy cooking liquid from the noodles or use milk to thin it out a bit.

Garnish with fresh Parmesan or parsley.