Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo
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A lighter take on fettuccine Alfredo using cream cheese and reduced dairy to cut calories while maintaining rich, creamy flavor. Tender chicken over pasta with Italian herbs. A satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- Salt and pepper
- chicken grilling seasoning blend (see note 1)
- 2-1/2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup 1% milk (or 2% milk)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 4 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (or full-fat)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1178mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 478mg
- Calcium
- 309mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1178MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.