Guiltless Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

May 29, 2015

Guiltless Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is a tasty and healthy dinner recipe that uses a lighter version of the classic sauce.

1 box (14 oz.) whole grain rotini pasta (or any other shape)
1 lb. fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 large, sweet, yellow onion; chopped
4-5 cloves of garlic; minced or pressed (divided)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup 1% lowfat milk
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (more or less or none depending on preference)
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Nutritions

Calories
323

Sodium
816mg
34% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
17g
6% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV