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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 285kcal
Equipment
- blender
- Large Skillet
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
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: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1263IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg