Cheesy Chicken Casserole - Crockpot

The taste of this dish always reminded me of an alfredo sauce. 

• 2 -10 oz pkg frozen broccoli spears, thawed
• 2 cups milk
• 2 -8 oz pkg cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese - in the green can
• 10 -12 slices cooked chicken or turkey

Cut broccoli spears into bite size pieces and place in the bottom of a greased crock pot. In a saucepan blend milk, cream cheese, salt, garlic salt, and parmesan cheese over low heat until melted or smooth. Pour one cup over broccoli, top with sliced chicken. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4-6 hours. Serve over noodles.

The Best Alfredo Sauce with Ham and Peas

No one will guess how easy it is to make. Pair it up with a green salad and toasted garlic french bread it will be a hit!

• 3/4 pd bow tie pasta, or pasta of your choice
• 1 cup frozen peas ( or 2 cups cooked broccoli florets)
• 2 tbl. all - purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbl. salted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese - in the green can
• 3/4 tsp salt (seems like a lot, but not salty)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 pd lean sliced ham, cut into slivers

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling for pasta. Add pasta; cook 12 minutes, or until firm, but tender. Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water; drain pasta.

Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid until blended. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Whisk in milk mixture. Simmer 3 minutes. Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tbl. parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl. Add 1/4 -1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce. Top with remaining parmesan. Serve hot.