Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Lighter chicken Alfredo — uses milk + Parmesan instead of heavy cream. Healthier version of the classic. Still creamy and satisfying.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
44 min
Servings
4
Calories
377 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Pasta200 g
- Chicken500 g
- Cream½ cup
- Garlic3 cloves
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Parmesan Cheese½ cup
- Basil1
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Pasta200 g
- Chicken500 g
- Cream0.5 cup
- Garlic3 cloves
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Parmesan Cheese0.5 cup
- Basil1
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 lb fettuccine 1 min less than package. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
Season and cook 1.5 lb sliced chicken breast in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat 5-6 min. Set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour, cook 1 min.
- 4
Slowly whisk in 2 cups whole milk. Simmer 3-4 min until thickened.
- 5
Off heat, whisk in 1.5 cups grated Parmesan, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, salt, pepper.
- 6
Add drained pasta and chicken. Toss with pasta water as needed. Finish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Milk-based instead of cream.
- 2.Roux for body.
- 3.Off-heat for cheese.
- 4.Pasta water for emulsion.
🔬 Why It Works
Lighter Alfredo succeeds because the roux-based sauce (flour + butter + milk + cheese) creates the creamy texture without heavy cream. Slightly less rich than traditional but more reasonable for everyday eating.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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