Best Holiday Chicken Alfredo Recipes

LIGHT CHICKEN ALFREDO

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"As rich and buttery as traditional Alfredo sauce, this tasty version is lower in calories and takes just minutes to prepare," notes TerryAnn Moore in Vineland, NJ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, butter sprinkles and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and olives. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOLIDAY CHICKEN ALFREDO

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Enjoy this chicken pasta dinner drenched with Alfredo sauce - perfect for Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 5h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 jar (4 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup drained roasted red bell pepper strips (from 7-ounce jar)
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo pasta sauce
3 cups frozen broccoli cuts
10 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Layer chicken, mushrooms and bell pepper strips in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with sherry. Pour pasta sauce evenly over top.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
About 25 minutes before serving, rinse broccoli with warm water to thaw; drain well. Stir broccoli into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high heat setting 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
Just before serving, stir cooked fettuccine into chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg