Description
Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo is a delicious and healthy take on the classic Italian dish that combines chicken, broccoli, and whole wheat fettuccine in a light Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the whole wheat fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside once cooked.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes until they are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and skim milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it along with the drained fettuccine to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like oregano or basil.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg