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Smarter Chicken Alfredo & Peas

by on July 26, 2011 in Main Courses, Pasta July 26, 2011 Main CoursesPasta
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Description

A “healthified” version of the Alfredo sauce makes this dish light and you don’t have to feel guilty eating it!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Fettuccine, Uncooked
  • 2 cups Peas Cooked
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts, Cubed And Cooked
  • 1-¼ cup Fat Free Chicken Broth
  • 4 teaspoons Flour
  • 4 ounces, weight Fat-free Cream Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoons Nutmeg

Preparation

1. Cook pasta as directed on the package. Cook peas as directed on the package. Cubed and cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Combine broth and flour in a saucepan. Stir in cream cheese; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until mixtures boils and thickens. Stir in chicken and peas. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and the parsley.

3. Toss pasta with sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.

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elinor3 on 5.11.2012

It was very good for being a healthy alfredo. It was actually rich-tasting. My husband loved it and couldn’t believe it was low cal. I added garlic powder for a more garlicky flavor that I wanted. I’d make it again!

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