Description
A light and healthy take on classic Fettuccine Alfredo featuring tender lean chicken breast, whole wheat fettuccine, and a creamy low-fat sauce made with Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe offers comforting flavors with fewer calories and fat, perfect for family dinners or quick meals.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (whole wheat preferred)
- Salt, for pasta water
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-flavored)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with olive oil and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water for adjusting the sauce consistency, then set pasta aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet over low heat, whisk together the low-fat milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Avoid boiling the sauce to prevent separation.
- Combine and Finish: Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly. Warm through for an additional 1-2 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the Skinny Low-Fat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-flavored Greek yogurt for the best creamy texture without overpowering tang.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Constantly stir the sauce to prevent lumps and ensure smoothness.
- Reserve pasta water to naturally thin the sauce without adding extra fat.
- Choose freshly grated Parmesan for better melt and richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: skinny chicken alfredo, low-fat fettuccine alfredo, healthy chicken pasta, light alfredo sauce, quick chicken pasta