Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo
Chicken and broccoli coated in a light skinny garlic Alfredo sauce. This low-calorie version of chicken Alfredo is creamy, flavorful, and even tastier than the original at just 496 calories per serving. Plus, it all comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces pasta any shape
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium chicken breasts pounded flat or cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente in generously salted water according to package directions. Add the broccoli florets to the pasta during the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil to pan. Season chicken breasts and add to the pan. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pan, cool for 5 minutes then slice or dice.
- To the same pan (do not rinse), add 1 tablespoon olive oil and onion. Cook onion down for 3-5 minutes then add in the garlic and sautee for about 30 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden. Whisk in the flour until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds then gradually whisk in chicken stock and milk, whisking constantly, until incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan until lump free. Season generously with salt and pepper as desired.
- Add cooked drained pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Top with cooked (diced or sliced) chicken breasts. Toss to combine or serve chicken on top. Top with more parmesan cheese or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Salt the pasta water to flavor the noodles. Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein. Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick!