Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

My husband loves Alfredo, but not the high nutritional numbers that come with it. I picked this recipe with hopes that he would enjoy it like he does with traditional Alfredo. Well, I picked right, not only was he happy with the nutritional numbers but he really enjoyed the dish.

I have to say that I agreed with him. It tasted very good, and I also enjoyed that it is healthier than traditional Alfredo. If you are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo then this is the recipe for you.

Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite sized pieces (about 2 cups)
• 3 cups roasted broccoli florets
• 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup plain Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 cup fat free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
3. Add in the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden in color, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, yogurt, milk, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring constantly.
7. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
8. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan.
9. Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta.
10. Toss to combine.

Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 534.4
Total Fat: 15.4g
   Saturated: 4.8g
   Polyunsaturated: 1.3g
   Monounsaturated: 5.0g
   Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 70.3mg
Sodium: 470.2mg
Potassium: 241.8mg
Total Carbs: 52.0g
   Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
   Sugars: 6.0g
Protein: 44.8g
Vitamin A: 12.3%
Vitamin C: 100.8%
Calcium: 35.3%
Iron: 18.6%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Celebrations.