Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo (Print Version)

Tender chicken and broccoli coated in a light garlic Alfredo sauce - creamy, flavorful and ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8-10 ounces pasta, any shape
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets

→ For the Chicken

03 - 2 medium chicken breasts, pounded flat or cut in half
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

→ For the Alfredo Sauce

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
11 - 1/2 onion, minced
12 - 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 1 cup chicken stock or water
15 - 1 cup whole milk
16 - 2 ounces cream cheese
17 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook pasta al dente in generously salted water according to package directions. Add the broccoli florets to the pasta during the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the pan, cool for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
03 - To the same pan (do not rinse), add 1 tablespoon olive oil and onion. Cook onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden. Whisk in the flour until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds, then gradually whisk in chicken stock and milk, whisking constantly, until incorporated.
04 - Bring the mixture to a simmer and whisk in the cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth and lump-free. Season generously with salt and pepper as desired.
05 - Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Top with the cooked chicken (diced or sliced). Toss to combine or serve chicken on top. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure pasta is cooked al dente for the best texture.
02 - Do not rinse pan after cooking chicken to retain flavorful browned bits for the sauce.

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