Description
Indulge in a guilt-free bowl of Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, a light and healthy twist on the classic dish. Tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and whole wheat fettuccine mingle in a creamy, low-fat alfredo sauce that’s perfectly seasoned. This satisfying meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Dish:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli: Boil the pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli for the last 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and broth. Simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch instead of flour.
- Rotisserie chicken can be a convenient time-saving substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
