HEALTHIER CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, flour, chicken broth, skim milk, salt, pepper, spinach, whole grain penne pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup skim milk, or milk of choice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups spinach
2 cups whole grain penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
  • Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
  • Add in the skim milk, stir ,and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and parmesan. Stir to coat.
  • Top with fresh parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Latoya Reed
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I made this recipe last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Melissa Talarowski
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tatum Brewer
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I made this recipe last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


leader free fire
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Malehlohonolo Masego
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I made this recipe last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nyacho Angel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Kharcha
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Siam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the Alfredo sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


NS Shakil
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jordan Millines
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This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.