Chicken Broccoli Alfredo (Lightened Up)
Your taste buds will be so happy with this delightfully rich and creamy but lightened up Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. A super satisfying meal that won't break the fat and calorie bank.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 637kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fusilli or other dry pasta
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning like Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups fat free half and half
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Steam broccoli until fork tender, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite size pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the chicken, season with all purpose seasoning and pepper, and sauté until the chicken is cooked through Remove from the heat and set aside
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over MEDIUM heat. Whisk in the flour. Whisk and cook for a minute or two. Gradually add the fat free half and half and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened. Reduce heat to LOW and add the garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and fresh ground pepper, to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and add ½ cup Parmesan (reserve remaining amount for garnish), stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the alfredo sauce over the pasta mixture and stir gently to distribute throughout
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Top with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
If you want a very creamy result, reduce the amount of pasta used to 12 ounces for a higher sauce to pasta ratio.
Nutrition
Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg