Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free version of a classic favorite with this Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo recipe. Creamy, savory, and satisfying, this dish is a healthier twist on traditional Alfredo pasta, without sacrificing flavor.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 8–10 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Chicken:
- 2 medium chicken breasts (pounded flat or cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- 1/2 onion (minced)
- 5–6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock (or water)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Cook pasta al dente in salted water, adding broccoli during the last minute. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook in a pan until done. Slice or dice and set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic, then whisk in flour, chicken stock, and milk. Simmer, then add cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and broccoli to the sauce, top with chicken, and toss to combine. Serve topped with more Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding in additional vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or peas.
- If the sauce thickens too much, you can thin it out with a little extra chicken stock or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Low Calorie, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Healthy, Creamy, Italian