Lightened Up Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta still has that creamy sauce you expect from a traditional alfredo, but not as heavy. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley, this Alfredo is the cozy comfort food you are looking for.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into bite-sized strips
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 16 oz papardelle pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon for serving
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions.16 oz papardelle pasta
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chicken.2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink in the middle. When done cooking, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.salt and pepper
- In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.5 cloves garlic, 2 Tbsp butter
- Add the flour to the melted butter and garlic and whisk to combine.3 Tbsp flour
- Slowly pour in the milk and chicken stock and continue to whisk.1 cup skim milk, ¾ cup chicken stock
- Once the sauce is smooth, add in the parmesan cheese and whisk to combine.¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce.
- Top the alfredo with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!lemon, parsley
Nutrition Facts
Lightened Up Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
403
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Cholesterol
163
mg
54
%
Sodium
398
mg
17
%
Potassium
1011
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
52
g
104
%
Vitamin A
370
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
103
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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