SKINNY CHICKEN LINGUINE ALFREDO

Skinny Chicken Linguine Alfredo image

Alfredo is a classically high-fat and calorie dish. This lovely linguine, a great 30-minute rush hour dinner, has much less fat and calories than the traditional version.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 oz whole grain uncooked linguine
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pint (2 cups) fat-free half-and-half
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb chicken breast strips for stir-fry
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, thinly sliced
1/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Return to Dutch oven to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. In medium bowl, beat half-and-half and flour with wire whisk; add to saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Beat in sour cream with wire whisk. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the salt and pepper.
Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
Add chicken, bell peppers and sauce to linguine; stir to mix. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Garnish each serving with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g