Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo without compromising your health goals. This delightful dish features tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a light garlic Alfredo sauce, all for just 496 calories per serving. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes under 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 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 cup whole milk
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; add broccoli during the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with spices and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté minced onion in olive oil for 3-5 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour until lightly toasted, then gradually add chicken stock and milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer; stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until lump-free. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta, broccoli, and sauce; top with sliced chicken and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg