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Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta. Made with chicken breast, chicken broth and penne pasta. Get ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup skim milk, or milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups whole grain penne pasta, cooked
- ¼ cup Parmesan, optional
How to make Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta
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- Cooking Step 1
- 7 minutes
- 01
Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 7 minutes , or until no longer pink.
- 02
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 03
In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
- 04
Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
- 05
Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
- 06
Add in the skim milk, stir, and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- 07
Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- 08
Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and Parmesan. Stir to coat.
Cooking & storage
Check the thickest part of each piece with a food thermometer, away from bone. Poultry pieces should reach 74°C (165°F). Colour alone does not establish doneness. Health Canada cooking temperatures
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