Clean Bulking Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Clean Bulking Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
For the Light Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese, light, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the cubed chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the whole wheat fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the skim milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Add the softened light cream cheese and whisk until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add the cooked chicken and drained fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
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Clean Bulking Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
For the Light Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese, light, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the cubed chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the whole wheat fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the skim milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Add the softened light cream cheese and whisk until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add the cooked chicken and drained fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min