Main Dishes

Lightened Up One Skillet Shrimp Alfredo

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
November 10, 2015
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Comfort food is made healthy and convenient in this One Skillet Shrimp Alfredo! With only 5 minutes of prep work and pasta that cooks right in the pan, you can feed your family a fast, nutritious, and protein-packed easy dinner — in less than 30 minutes!

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1 (½ cups) uncooked mini penne pasta ( or other small similar pasta )
2 Tbsp of olive oil
2 Tbsp minced garlic
¼ cup minced onion
1¾ cup chicken broth
1¾ cup milk ( I used 1%, but skim or 2% would also work )
2 Tbsp flour
1 lb. peeled deveined cooked shrimp
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper ( to taste )
A few fresh basil leaves ( chopped )
Fresh parsley ( chopped )
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. When oil is shimmering, add garlic and onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. Add chicken broth, milk, flour and salt and whisk...
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Nutritions

Calories
409

Sodium
1480mg
61% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
34g
68% DV

Carbs
23g
7% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

Diabetic-Friendly Fish Dinner Low-Fat American

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  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1815

Sodium
2358mg
98% DV

Fat
130g
201% DV

Protein
56g
112% DV

Carbs
90g
30% DV

Fiber
18g
75% DV