Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Try this recipe for a toned down, but still delicious and creamy, chicken Alfredo.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Chicken Breasts Cubed
- 1 1/12 tspn Salt
- 3/4 tspn Ground Black Pepper
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Skim Milk
- 2 cups Spinach
- 2 cups Whole Grain Penne Cooked
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Grated
Instructions
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In a skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil on medium high heat. Add chicken, 1 tspn salt and 1/2 tspn black pepper and cook until done. Remove from skillet leaving the grease still intact.
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Add 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and cook until tender. Then add the flour and chicken broth. Stir until thick and creamy.
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Pour in 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 tspn salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and stir. Cook until simmering.
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Add in the spinach and cook until tender. Then add the cooked penne, chicken, and Parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and remove from heat.