Best Joshs Skinny Chicken Pasta Recipes

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ONE-PAN SKINNY CHICKEN ALFREDO



One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo image

This Healthy Chicken Alfredo pasta recipe is made in just one pan, with all the flavor of traditional Alfredo, without the calories!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta (or any bite-sized shape pasta (white or wheat), about 3 cups)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces, about 1 inch, and season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken to the hot skillet and brown on all sides for 1-2 minutes (you don't need to cook it all the way through).
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, milk, flour, onion powder, basil, parsley and uncooked pasta to pan and stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring once or twice during this time.
  • Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve with veggies, green salad, breadsticks, fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 527 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SKINNY ANGEL CHICKEN PASTA



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74% less fat • 49% fewer calories • 42% less sat fat than the original recipe. Give credit to reduced-fat cream cheese and skim milk.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 oz)
1/2 cup dry white wine or Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed golden mushroom soup
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese with chives and onion (from 8-oz container)
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta
4 cups frozen broccoli florets (from 24-oz bag)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in wine and soup until blended and smooth. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in milk and mustard; cook just until thoroughly heated.
  • Place chicken breasts in baking dish; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Meanwhile, in 5- or 6-quart saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta; stir in broccoli. Return to boiling. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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