CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Pasta     Poultry     Dinner     Parmesan     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 pieces thinly sliced skinless boneless chicken breast cutlets (1 pound total)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces fettuccine pasta, preferably whole wheat
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup cold low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk (not condensed milk)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the ends off the zucchini and discard. Using a mandoline or carefully with a sharp knife, slice the zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices. Stack the slices and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the zucchini ribbons, cover, stirring occasionally, and cook until the zucchini is just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper and cook until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pasta pot.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine the flour and low-fat milk, stirring until the flour is dissolved. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the milk-flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the evaporated skim milk, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup of the sauce, the zucchini, and 3 tablespoons of the parsley to the pasta in the pot and toss to combine. Add a little of the reserved pasta water as necessary to loosen the sauce.
  • To serve, place 2 cups of the pasta mixture on each plate. Top with a piece of chicken. Drizzle with the remaining sauce and garnish with the remaining parsley.

Carlos Carpentier
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Loved it!


Jose Michel
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, the zucchini ribbons were perfectly cooked, and the Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful.


keisha.
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the zucchini ribbons were a great addition. The Alfredo sauce was also very good.


Tahmina Tasli
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and the zucchini ribbons were a great addition. The Alfredo sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Denise Borum, JD
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, the zucchini ribbons were perfectly cooked, and the Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hawlkar fernandez
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the zucchini ribbons were a great addition. The Alfredo sauce was also very good.


Leann _
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and the zucchini ribbons were a great addition. The Alfredo sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Godwin Tyoliam
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, the zucchini ribbons were perfectly cooked, and the Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful.


Trisala Rajbansi
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the zucchini ribbons were a great addition. The Alfredo sauce was also very good.


zaki ur rehman
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The zucchini ribbons added a nice touch of freshness and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikaela Deocares
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Loved it!


shahen reja
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, the zucchini ribbons were perfectly cooked, and the Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tapiwanashe Ngavaseke
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the zucchini ribbons and Alfredo sauce were delicious. I would probably try a different chicken cooking method next time.


Momna Nazir
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The Alfredo sauce was very heavy and the zucchini ribbons didn't really add much flavor. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Ermias Tilahun
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I loved the addition of zucchini ribbons, which added a nice touch of freshness. The Alfredo sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Hafiz Gulzar
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I made this dish last night and it was so good! The chicken was tender and juicy, the zucchini was perfectly cooked, and the Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M ali_khan110
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This chicken Alfredo with zucchini ribbons was a hit with my family! The zucchini added a nice fresh flavor and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.