Description
Skinny Low-Fat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a delightful, healthier alternative to the traditional Italian favorite. This dish combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy, guilt-free alfredo sauce made from low-fat ingredients, all served over perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup 1% or 2% milk
- 3/4 cup high-quality parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 to 9 ounces fettuccine noodles
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Stir in flour to form a paste.
- Gradually add chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Then add milk and simmer.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and adjust seasoning.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and combine with sauce.
- Slice grilled chicken and serve on top of fettuccine alfredo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg