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One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo
This Healthy Chicken Alfredo pasta recipe is made in just one pan, with all the flavor of traditional Alfredo, without the calories!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
462
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
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
freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper
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.
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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:
462
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
42
g
|
Protein:
33
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
527
mg
|
Potassium:
591
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
450
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.2
mg
|
Calcium:
429
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg
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