Healthier Chicken Alfredo Recipe (Lightened Up)
This Healthier Chicken Alfredo made with a simple homemade alfredo sauce is so delicious that you won't even miss all the fat and calories of traditional chicken alfredo.
Serving6
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 8 ounces fettucine pasta, cooked
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, for garnish
Equipment
- Blender
- Skillet
Instructions
- Place milk, cream cheese, flour and salt in a blender and blend until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic for 1 minute.
- Add milk mixture to the pan and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes or until it begins to simmer.
- Continue stirring over heat for a few minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness.
- Add cheese and cooked chicken and toss together.
- Pour over prepared pasta and serve.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Our favorite add-ins:
- added protein
- steamed broccoli
- cooked asparagus
- roasted red peppers
- sun-dried tomatoes
- spinach
Nutrition
Calories: 285 kcal · Carbohydrates: 20 g · Protein: 21 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 54 mg · Sodium: 756 mg · Potassium: 406 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 1263 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 292 mg · Iron: 1 mg