Healthy Recipe For Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is so creamy, luscious, and full of flavor. Loaded with chicken breast and the perfect healthy pasta dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.

This is a light version of the traditional fettuccine alfredo normally made at restaurants. Made without any butter and heavy cream and we used cream cheese and milk instead. Simple, filling, full of flavor, and perfect for everyone including kids. This alfredo is topped with sliced chicken breast and drizzles with more parmesan cheese. You can use a healthier pasta option like chickpea and lentil pasta for an even healthier pasta dinner recipe.

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These are just a list of ingredients you will need to make this chicken Alfredo recipe. The full measurements are listed further down below.

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Chicken Alfredo is a complete meal on its own. But if you would like to pair it up with a side dish, it would be best to serve it with some added veggies. Try it with this roasted parmesan asparagus or these honey-glazed carrots. You may also serve it with some soup like this Middle Eastern red lentil soup or this Roasted tomato soup.

For this chicken Alfredo, we kept the seasoning simple. Just salt and pepper. You may take it a step further and add some oregano and basil, Italian seasoning, or some paprika.

Alfredo sauce is typically made with heavy cream. It’s been adapted from the original version using milk for a lighter Alfredo option. Using milk to make the sauce will be just as good but just lighter and with fewer calories.

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Place the leftover chicken Alfredo in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds when ready to serve.

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Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Not my Healthy Chicken Alfredo recipe, though. Think of it as the lightened-up version of traditional fettuccine alfredo; It has all of the rich and decadent flavors of the crave-worthy classic, but a fraction of the calories and fat.

The healthy qualities in this chicken alfredo are all thanks to the almond milk-based garlicky alfredo sauce that’s thickened with creamy cauliflower. You get to skip the heavy cream without sacrificing flavor! All-in-all, this is an easy 30-minute meal that’s healthy enough to make multiple times a week.

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Alfredo sauce - What makes this pasta dinner so special is that it’s made with my 5-minute healthy alfredo sauce. Unlike traditional alfredo sauce, it skips the cream and uses almond milk instead. The result is a lighter version of the classic sauce that’s just as creamy and indulgent.

Cauliflower - Pureed cauliflower helps thicken the sauce and gives the dish a boost of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can boil or steam the cauliflower, but roasting intensifies its naturally sweet and nutty flavors. Check out this curry roasted cauliflower recipe for roasting instructions but omit the lemon and spices.

Milk - Blending the cooked cauliflower with milk makes it extra smooth and creamy. You can use regular or unsweetened dairy-free milk, like almond, oat, or soy.

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Chicken breast - I used chicken breasts, but boneless chicken thighs also work. The chicken is seared before it’s added to the pasta but if you have leftover cooked chicken already in your fridge, go ahead and use that instead.

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Pasta - Fettuccine noodles are the best noodles for chicken alfredo because their long, wide, and flat shape scoops up the sauce with ease. If you don’t have fettuccine, use linguine, tagliatelle, and pappardelle instead. Gluten free pasta works, too!

Step 1: Make the alfredo sauce. If you haven’t already, make my healthy alfredo sauce and season it to taste with garlic powder and black pepper.

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Step 2: Thicken the alfredo sauce. Cook the cauliflower until soft, then add it to a blender with the milk. Blend until smooth. Transfer the cauliflower puree to the alfredo sauce and whisk until combined.

Step 3: Sear the chicken breasts. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, sear the chicken on both sides until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Set it aside.

Step 4: Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve some of the water, then drain the noodles.

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Step 5: Combine the garlic, pasta, and sauce. Heat some more oil in the now empty skillet, then add the garlic and cook until it’s fragrant. Add the pasta, alfredo sauce, and reserved pasta water (if the sauce is too thick), then toss to combine.

Step 6: Add the chicken, then serve. Nestle the chicken into the skillet with the pasta, sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, and enjoy!

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Yes! Simply swap the regular pasta with your favorite low carb, keto-friendly noodles. Spiralized zucchini, spaghetti squash, or a box of store-bought low carb pasta are all great options.

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This is a rich and filling meal, which means pairing it with a simple kale salad or Caesar salad and a slice of garlic bread should be more than enough.

The beauty of this lightened-up fettuccine alfredo is the countless ways you can make it your own. Here are a few delicious variations to get you started:

Make ahead: Save time by making the sauce 2 to 3 days in advance. You can also cook the chicken 1 to 2 days ahead of serving or by using the leftovers from a whole chicken, air fryer chicken, or grilled chicken.

Easy Healthy Chicken Alfredo

To assemble, cook the pasta, then toss it with the premade sauce and chicken in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Reheating: Warm the leftovers in a skillet over medium heat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to help loosen it up.

This Healthy Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and craveable dinner that showcases pan-seared chicken breasts and al dente noodles tossed in a veggie-loaded homemade alfredo sauce. It’s the lightened-up version of classic fettuccine alfredo!

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Homemade Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken: if the chicken breasts are thick, you'll want to either slice them in half so you have 4 thin breasts instead, OR lay them on a cutting board with plastic wrap overtop, then pound them with a meat mallet so they're thinner, which will allow them to cook more quickly

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.What is not to love about any alfredo recipe? – creamy, smooth, and full of flavor (and this one is a bit lighter than a traditional recipe). Toss some chicken, fried mushrooms or other veggies into this creamy noodle dish and it will get rave reviews every time.

Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

When I’m craving comfort, alfredo is a go-to for me and I sure did eat a lot of it in Italy! I love that such simple ingredients can create such delicious decadence however, I wanted to create a version I could enjoy a little more often.

FACT: A chicken alfredo at the average restaurant has a whopping 1200 – 1547 calories and up to 97 grams of fat! CRAZY huh? This healthy chicken alfredo recipe cuts the calories and fat weighing in at under

NOODLES Fettuccine are long flat noodles, generally made with flour and eggs. Purchase fresh noodles, make homemade noodles, or buy the typical dried pasta in a box. Linguine noodles can also be used with this recipe. I use 12 oz fresh noodles which is about 8 oz dried pasta.