Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. With just 496 calories per serving, this dish combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a light garlic Alfredo sauce that delivers all the flavor without the excess calories. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- 1/2 onion (minced)
- 5–6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock (or water)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions; add broccoli during the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder and cook until fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced onion until softened, then add garlic and cook until golden. Whisk in flour followed by chicken stock and milk until smooth.
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted. Combine pasta and broccoli with sauce; serve with sliced chicken on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 86mg
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