Do you love the taste of a decadent alfredo dish, but tend to shy away from it because you think it’s too calorie-heavy? Well, this skinny alfredo is a fabulous solution for you.
This lightened up alfredo sauce is one of the best I have ever tasted. Pair it with some freshly grilled chicken and roasted broccoli and not only do you have an explosion of flavor, but you’ve also got yourself a well-rounded meal.
Serve it over regular pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash. No matter what you choose, it’s sure to be a winner!
Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups roasted broccoli florets
- 8 ounces fettuccine (zoodles or spaghetti squash work great too)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
- >1/4 cup plain FAGE Total 0% greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In 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. Enjoy!
CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com says
laughing cow cheese can make everything better! melt it and mix it with some hummus for a more creamy dip. omg SO good!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
That looks soo good! I love alfredo but tend to shy away from it because of the calories!
Clare says
Oh my YUM.. looks and sounds delicious :)
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Anything covered in a cheese sauce has to be delicious!
Heather T. says
Yay, you used FAGE! This sounds amazing, because I love alfredo but hate the calories that typically come with it.
Courtney says
:-)
Alyssa @ Fit and Fun in Third says
I forgot about this recipe and I am so excited because I have all the ingredients already sitting in my fridge!!! Thank you for the reminder!! :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
just looked up the recipe and i LOVE the looks of it! i’m a huge fan of alfredo pasta, so i’ll for sure be making this in the near future. the hubs will love it too!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Yum! I love alfredo dishes, but they can be so heavy. I’d love to try a lighter recipe. I tried one before, and it did NOT work well … the milk and cheese separated in a funny way. :/
Linz @ Itz Linz says
i’m totally making this next time we have guests! i love surprising people with healthy dishes that they think are usually unhealthy :)
Michelle says
Just pinned this!
krystal says
That looks seriously delicious! looks like a meal i could get my husband on board with. We have totally different eating styles!
Jessa Kate says
Yummy! Very interesting post that truly catch my attention…
Miz says
youre so right.
my husband would LUUUUUVE.
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
This sounds amazing! My fiance absolutely loves alfredo sauce. I like the idea of making it healthier at home. Definitely trying the recipe :)
Laura Lea @ Beanie Bumbles says
Ahhhh this looks phenomenal and RIGHT up my alley. Pinned, sealed, delivered!
RunEatRepeat says
I make an easy, healthy Alfredo with Laughing Cow wedges and Ben loves it!
Courtney says
Yes, Jay was a HUGE fan. He requests it pretty much daily ;)
Sandra92 says
I can’t wait to try this delicious recipe, its really looks delicious…
M says
I made this today with Barilla protein elbow pasta and full fat stony field organic Greek yogurt. It was awesome! My boyfriend and his roommate both loved it. I’m adding it to my recipe folder :) I also roasted the broccoli first with olive oil and garlic salt – added a whole other yummy flavor to it!
Courtney says
So glad it was a hit! Thanks for sharing :)