Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)2 cups roasted broccoli florets8 ounces fettuccine2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons flour1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup skim milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pinch ground nutmeg3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
!n a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, milk, pepper and nutmeg.
Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan.
Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1.5-2c servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEIGHWOMAN.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, milk, pepper and nutmeg.
Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan.
Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1.5-2c servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEIGHWOMAN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 460.7
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Cholesterol: 64.4 mg
- Sodium: 582.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 48.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
- Protein: 37.5 g