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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Skinny chicken fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious, lighter version of a classic pasta recipe. This creamy dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

Original recipe: diethood.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
40 min
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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

  1. 3 to 4 cooked chicken breasts
  2. 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine pasta
  3. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  5. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  6. 1 cup fat free, low sodium chicken broth
  7. ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  8. ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt, ((you can also use 1% milk in place of the yogurt))
  9. ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  10. salt and fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)
  11. fresh basil ribbons, (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  4. Stir in flour; stir until combined.
  5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
  6. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens; remove from heat.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
  8. Whisk in the yogurt; whisk until combined.
  9. Season with dried parsley, salt and pepper.
  10. Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands. If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk.
  11. Pour sauce over cooked fettuccine; mix until combined.
  12. Transfer to plates and top with previously prepared chicken.
  13. Garnish with basil ribbons and serve.