Name: Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6.5oz. high protein pasta (I used chickpeas); 1 Large chicken breast, skinless and boneless; 1 tsp Italian herbs; 1/4 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 ½ cup fat free protein milk; ¼ cup low-fat cream cheese; 2 small cloves garlic, minced; ¾ tbsp light butter; 1 ½ tbsp flour; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

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This low calorie chicken alfredo recipe has all of the rich and creamy flavors you love about "normal" chicken alfredo, but it has just a fraction of the calories. It combines low fat milk, velvety cream cheese, some aromatic fresh cloves of garlic, and just a few other ingredients with chicken to make one of the most delicious low calorie dinner recipes in existence. Seriously, after you take just one bite you'll be hooked on it.

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My Take On Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo

This recipe is so deliciously rich and creamy you'd never believe it's low-calorie. It's got everything you love about chicken alfredo - the gooey alfredo sauce, hearty pasta, and juicy chicken - but with only 350 calories per serving.

Your "normal" run-of-the-mill chicken alfredo has about 600 calories, so this recipe will save you almost 300 calories! That's a pretty good saving if you ask me.

Believe it or not, it gets even better!

Not only is this chicken alfredo recipe low calorie, but it's loaded with 40g of protein. That means you can pack in the protein while still enjoying some mouthwatering comfort food.

Oh, and I can't forget to mention how effortless this recipe is to make. In only 5 simple steps, you can have a tasty dinner ready that the whole family will love. Not to mention, it'll be ready in just 30 minutes.

Joe Tip (kind of like "pro tip" but better): I like to whip up a large batch of this recipe to meal prep for the week. Everything is super simple to store, so I love being able to throw this dish together on those busy weeknights. Also, for what it's worth, I love making a side or two to go with it. A few of my favorites are these grilled green beans, these grilled artichokes, these roasted cabbage steaks, or this roasted kohlrabi recipe.

Ingredients

This healthier version of chicken alfredo is made with good-for-you ingredients that you can regularly keep stocked in your fridge.

Here's what you'll need to make the pasta and chicken:

6.5 oz high protein pasta - I like to use this one, but you can check out a bunch of different high protein pastas here.
6 oz chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
¼ tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

And here are the ingredients for the alfredo sauce:

1 ½ cup protein milk - I recommend using fat free fat but low-fat milk works fine
¼ cup low fat cream cheese
2 cloves minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoon flour
½ grated parmesan cheese
¾ tablespoon light butter
Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make this Chicken Alfredo Recipe

This recipe proves you don't have to slave all day in the kitchen to make a flavorful meal your whole family will love.

As I mentioned before, this recipe is made in five simple steps, all under 30 minutes.

All you have to do is cook the pasta and chicken, prepare the alfredo sauce, and toss everything together.

Can you say "easy peasy"? Well, if you can say those 2 words, then you can make this recipe.

Anyway, let's get this ball rolling and start making some delicious chicken alfredo.

STEP ONE: PREPARE THE PASTA AND CHICKEN

You'll start by cooking your pasta according to the package directions.

While your pasta cooks, you can begin seasoning the chicken with the salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.

When your pasta is done cooking, drain and set aside.

STEP TWO: COOK THE CHICKEN

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and begin cooking the chicken until it has reached an internal temperature of 165F.

Once complete, you can transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

STEP THREE: BLEND THE SAUCE

Add the milk, cream cheese, garlic, and flour to a blender, mixing all of the ingredients together until the sauce is nice and smooth.

STEP FOUR: COOK THE SAUCE

Begin heating the butter in a skillet and add the blended sauce and parmesan cheese.

Cook everything together until all the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens.

STEP FIVE: ADD THE PASTA

Finally, add your cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve the pasta with your sliced chicken breast, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

How to Store this Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo

Like I said before, this is a great recipe for meal prep since it's simple to make and stores great in the fridge.

I definitely recommend storing the pasta, chicken, and sauce in separate airtight containers to keep everything fresh. I personally like to pour the leftover sauce into a mason jar, but any airtight container would work.

Once everything is properly stored, you can keep the containers refrigerated for up to 5 days.

And if you are hoping to keep your leftover chicken and sauce even longer, you freeze both using separate freezer-safe containers and store them for up to 3 months. Then, when you're ready to enjoy this recipe again, just place everything in the fridge to defrost overnight before preparing.

How to Reheat this Recipe

The best way to reheat this recipe is by cooking everything in a skillet over medium-low heat until the sauce, chicken, and pasta have warmed throughout.

You could also microwave this recipe using a microwave-safe dish, reheating in intervals of 30 seconds until it has reached your desired temperature.

FAQs About this Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo

Are there other ways to use the alfredo sauce?

I love using this alfredo sauce recipe for a variety of meals. Use the sauce as a base for a creamy white pizza, or even smothered in a classic baked lasagna. I know this sounds weird, but the sauce is also delicious on some pork chops. Don't knock it until you try it.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Definitely! The easiest way to prepare this meal in advance would be to make your alfredo sauce and chicken ahead of time. Those both freeze really well so they can be ready at a moments notice if you make a big batch of this recipe.

With that said though, the pasta is something I recommend cooking on the spot (or at the very minimum having it ready to go pre-cooked in the fridge). Pasta doesn't store well in the freezer so don't waste your time keeping it in there.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it!

This low calorie chicken alfredo recipe checks all of the boxes - it's deliciously light and creamy, leaves you feeling nourished and satisfied, and best of all, ridiculously easy to make.

Plus, all of the ingredients are easy to find and almost guaranteed to be stocked in your fridge already.

This recipe has been a huge hit with my family, and I hope yours will love it too.

If you do end up making it, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

More Low Calorie Recipes

If you are looking for more tasty low calorie recipes, I have a bunch of quick and easy options for you on the blog.

Give one of these a try next:

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