One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo
This One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo delivers all the creamy satisfaction of classic Italian comfort food, minus the extra calories. Ready in just 30 minutes, this lightened-up version packs 33g of protein per serving while keeping the fat content to a reasonable 17g.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta or any bite-sized shape pasta (white or wheat)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces, about 1 inch, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and brown on all sides for 1-2 minutes (you don't need to cook it all the way through).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add chicken broth, milk, flour, onion powder, basil, parsley and uncooked pasta to pan and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring once or twice during this time.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve with veggies, green salad, breadsticks, fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 527mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 1.5mg
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