MAKEOVER BACON CHICKEN ALFREDO

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This healthier version of bacon chicken Alfredo offers all the creamy comfort and rich homey flavor of the original, but slashes calories, cholesterol and sodium. -Irene Sullivan, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
8 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Add cream and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the spinach, chicken, 3/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning and half of the bacon; cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.