Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Skinny chicken fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious, lighter version of a classic pasta recipe. This creamy dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cooked chicken breasts
- 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fat free, low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt, (you can also use 1% milk in place of the yogurt)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil ribbons, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the box; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in flour; stir until combined.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
- Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens; remove from heat.
- Stir in parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
- Whisk in the yogurt; whisk until combined.
- Season with dried parsley, salt and pepper.
- Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands. If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk.
- Pour sauce over cooked fettuccine; mix until combined.
- Transfer to plates and top with previously prepared chicken.
- Garnish with basil ribbons and serve.
Notes
- Fettuccine Pasta: Cook the pasta until it is al dente, which means it is cooked but still firm to the bite. This helps to maintain a pleasing texture when combined with the sauce and chicken.
- Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water; this starchy water can be used to adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed.
- Add sauteed or roasted vegetables for extra nutrients. Diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or baby spinach are great additions.
- If you want something other than chicken, you can use shrimp, steak strips, or cooked Italian sausage.
- Feel free to use other pasta shapes like penne, spaghetti, or linguine. You can also try it with my favorite 👉 low-carb pasta 👈.
- Enhance the flavor and add herbs such as dried oregano, or spices like red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 546mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2.9mg
