Best Skinny Chicken Linguine Alfredo Recipes
SKINNY ALFREDO SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk flour into cold milk until dissolved, set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the milk/flour to the saucepan and cook while whisking constantly until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Once thickened turn the heat to low and stir in cream cheese, salt, & nutmeg whisking until the cream cheese is melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package direction, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Toss pasta and warmed chicken with the sauce, adding pasta water a spoonful at a time if needed. Garnish with parsley and additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 188 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SKINNY CHICKEN LINGUINE ALFREDO
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
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
HEALTHIER CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, flour, chicken broth, skim milk, salt, pepper, spinach, whole grain penne pasta, parmesan cheese
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
- Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
- Add in the skim milk, stir ,and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and parmesan. Stir to coat.
- Top with fresh parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams
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