Chicken Lemon Alfredo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 384.9
  • Total Fat: 10.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 97.4 mg
  • Sodium: 194.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 26.1 g

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Introduction

The original recipe found in food network magazine called for heavy cream instead of buttermilk, 1 shallot instead of onion, fettuccine instead of whole wheat linguine and pecorino cheese instead of mozzarella. I also add the chicken to add protein to the meal. The original recipe found in food network magazine called for heavy cream instead of buttermilk, 1 shallot instead of onion, fettuccine instead of whole wheat linguine and pecorino cheese instead of mozzarella. I also add the chicken to add protein to the meal.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 small Onion, finely sliced
    1 clove Garlic, minced
    1 Tbsp Butter
    1 1/4 Cup Low-Fat Buttermilk
    1 large Egg yolk
    2 tsp Lemon Zest, grated
    1/4 cup Low-Fat Mozzarella, grated
    12 oz Whole Wheat Linguine, with some pasta-cooking water
    Seasoning: salt, pepper,grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook onion in a skillet with butter over med heat until golden, 3 min. Whisk buttermilk, egg and lemon zest in a bowl; reduce heat to low and whisk into the skillet along with mozzarella. Whisk until slightly thickened, 2 min. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
In a separate skillet add 1 tbsp of olive oil and chicken breast and saute until done. Cut up in pieces or leave whole, whichever you prefer. Toss sauce with cooked pasta and some pasta water. Top with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDREAGAMBY.