Description
Indulge in a lighter twist on the classic comfort food with this Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and satisfying, this dish is perfect for a wholesome family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine or pasta of choice
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, cooking until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), and return chicken to the skillet.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing until coated in sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an even lighter version, use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of pasta.
- You can also add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
