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Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta

featured in Creamy & Satisfying Pasta Recipes

Whip up a guilt-free version of your favorite comfort food with this Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe. Savor the creamy, garlicky goodness without sacrificing flavor, while enjoying a lighter take on a classic dish.

Alix Traeger
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 mL)
  • 1 cup skim milk (240 mL), or milk of choice
  • 2 cups spinach (80 g)
  • 2 cups whole grain penne pasta (400 g), cooked
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g), optional

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 314
  • Fat 8g
  • Carbs 27g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 32g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, then cook for 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the garlic 1 minute, until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the garlic, then slowly pour in the chicken stock, stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
  3. Add the skim milk, stir, and bring to a boil. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cooked penne, chicken, and Parmesan, if using. Stir to combine.
  6. Serve the pasta with more Parmesan.
  7. Enjoy!
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