Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo (Print-Friendly Version)

Chicken and broccoli in a light garlic Alfredo sauce - creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta & Vegetables

01 - 8-10 ounces pasta, any shape
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets

→ For the chicken

03 - 2 medium chicken breasts, pounded flat or cut in half
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

→ For the Alfredo sauce

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
11 - 1/2 onion, minced
12 - 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 1 cup chicken stock or water
15 - 1 cup whole milk
16 - 2 oz cream cheese
17 - 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - 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.
02 - While the pasta is cooking, heat a large pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil to pan. Season chicken breasts with the garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pan, cool for 5 minutes then slice or dice.
03 - To the same pan (do not rinse), add 1 tablespoon olive oil and onion. Cook onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden.
04 - Whisk in the flour until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and milk, stirring constantly, until incorporated. Bring the mixture to a simmer and whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Add cooked drained pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Top with cooked chicken. Toss to combine or serve chicken on top. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese or parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - This lighter version of chicken Alfredo comes together in under 30 minutes.
02 - The sauce uses less cream and incorporates chicken stock for flavor without excess calories.

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