Healthy Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A lighter version of classic chicken Alfredo that delivers rich, creamy comfort without heavy cream, featuring extra protein and a silky sauce made with Greek yogurt.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
680 g
olive oil
15 ml
garlic powder
5 g
Italian seasoning
5 g
smoked paprika
2.5 g
onion powder
2.5 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
3 g
Pasta
fettuccine
225 g
Alfredo Sauce
butter
28 g
garlic (minced)
5 cloves
all-purpose flour
8 g
low-sodium chicken broth
240 ml
2% milk
240 ml
plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)
125 g
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
100 g
nutmeg
1 pinch
Optional Additions
fresh broccoli florets
300 g
baby spinach
60 g
mushrooms
150 g
fresh parsley
10 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
Season the chicken
Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook the seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
Prepare the sauce base
In the same skillet, melt butter and cook minced garlic until fragrant.
Make the roux
Sprinkle flour into the skillet and whisk for 1 minute.
Build the sauce
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, then simmer until slightly thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese
Lower the heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Temper the yogurt
Mix a few tablespoons of warm sauce into the Greek yogurt to temper it, then stir into the skillet.
Season the sauce
Add Italian seasoning, nutmeg, black pepper, and adjust salt to taste.
Combine all ingredients
Return chicken to skillet, add pasta and reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Add optional vegetables
If using broccoli, add it during the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking. Stir in spinach or mushrooms if desired.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and cracked black pepper before serving.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight containers. Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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