This Healthy Chicken Alfredo pasta recipe is made in just one pan, with all the flavor of traditional Alfredo, without the calories!

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A large skillet with one pan healthy chicken alfredo.

I think this Skinny Chicken Alfredo really speaks for itself with a Healthy Alfredo Sauce made without butter, heavy cream, or cream cheese. The flavor is still creamy and amazing with the same “comfort food” type of feel, but way less calories and fat.

How to make Healthy Chicken Alfredo:

  • 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.

Two process photos of browning chicken in a pan, then milk, spices and pasta added to make healthy chicken alfredo.

  • 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.

Two process photos for adding shredded parmesan cheese to bowtie noodles and sauce in a skillet.

Recipe Variations:

  • Dairy Free: Replace milk with a dairy free alternative, like soy, or almond milk.
  • Gluten Free: Use 1 tablespoon cornstarch in place of the flour. Substitute gluten-free pasta.
  • Vegetarian: Omit Chicken (add veggies if desired) and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Extra Veggies: Add broccoli florets or your favorite type of veggies! Throw them in during the last few minutes of cooking.

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Recipe

A large skillet with one pan healthy chicken alfredo.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  

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.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
  • Dairy Free: Replace milk with a dairy free alternative, like soy, or almond milk. 
  • Gluten Free: Use 1 tablespoon cornstarch in place of the flour. Substitute gluten-free pasta. 
  • Vegetarian: Omit Chicken (add veggies if desired) and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Extra Veggies: Add broccoli florets or your favorite type of veggies! Throw them in during the last few minutes of cooking. 
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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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I originally shared this recipe March 2015. Updated January 2021.

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  1. 5 stars
    As a working mom that needs quick meals this was one for the books, the only difference I did was cook my chicken ahead to cut out that part to shorten my cooking time. The recipe was tasty and a family favorite and if you have kids you know how important that is. Even though this recipe is “skinny” you really don’t feel like you’re missing out. One more thing I did also different is while I was cooking pasta for that one child who only eats pasta and butter, I took some of that pasta water and got my dish a little creamier. Overall this is a really delicious recipe and will be on the rotation.

  2. This was so delicious! I didn’t feel heavy at all after eating this compared to traditional Alfredo dishes. I made it for Valentine’s Day and it was husband and toddler approved. Will make it again! So easy too! I put leftover rotisserie chicken and it was great too. Made it even easier to make.

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