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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Published: Jun 18, 2014 · Modified: Mar 16, 2022 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Recipe

If you love Chicken Alfredo, but the calories scare you off, I got you covered. The alfredo sauce we are making today is creamy and flavorful but has no cream! Oh yes, there is no cream here, I have found a way to create the same texture and flavor with a secret ingredient.

Chicken alfredo with spaghetti in a plate.

Chicken Alfredo

My family enjoys this dish, and I do too, but I used to make it twice a month just because it is loaded with calories. I was experimenting in the kitchen and found out that it is easy to lower the calories and maintain a great flavor.

I have asked my sister to try it, and she couldn’t believe it was low in calorie! The secret ingredient worked like a charm in turning the famous alfredo sauce into a guilt-free delight.

Low calorie chicken alfredo served in white plate.

Chicken Alfredo Ingredients

To make a delicious chicken alfredo recipe you will need:

Spaghetti (you can use any pasta you like but should be 100 gm/3 oz)

Low-fat milk. Please don’t use soy or almond milk!

Chicken breast.

Parmesan cheese.

One tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Garlic powder.

Cornstarch (it is the secret ingredient!)

close shot of chicken alfredo.

Alfredo Sauce

Usually, alfredo sauce has a lot of butter and cream, but in this version and to make you happy, we are going to do a trick or call it creativity!

In a pan, add the butter and the grilled chicken, Mix the milk with the cornstarch and pour it over. When the mixture comes to a boil, add the parmesan cheese and stir for one minute. The heat should be low because the chicken is cooked.

Add the pasta and stir for another minute and there you have it, a low-calorie version of your favorite chicken alfredo recipe.

What pasta to use for chicken alfredo

I have used spaghetti, and it is better to not use a large size pasta in this recipe, like penne and shell. The thinner and smaller the pasta you use the more alfredo sauce you will get to enjoy.  

cubes of grilled chicken in alfredo sauce.
Homemade light chicken alfredo served in a wide  white plate.

Using leftover chicken

You can save more time and use leftover chicken. Roasted chicken or boiled can work, but chicken with a lot of different spices will ruin the taste of the recipe.

More Pasta Recipes:

Pasta Salad Recipe.

Meatball casserole recipe

Beef Stroganoff.

(This post was originally published in 2014. This post is updated with new text.)

small image of light chicken alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

A light version of your favorite chicken alfredo recipe. There is no cream in this recipe and you'll never miss it.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken alfredo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 2 peopl
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Muna Kenny

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. or 100gm dry spaghetti
  • 1 ¼ cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 100 gm skinless chicken breast
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup packed Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic or onion powder

Instructions

MAKING THE PASTA

  • Cook the spaghetti as per instruction written on the box, or boil for nine minutes. Drain and then rinse with cold water.

GRILLING THE CHICKEN

  • Season chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder from both sides.
  • Add the chicken to a hot grill. If your grill is too hot, you will not need oil and the chicken will not stick to it.
  • Cook the chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove and cover immediately with another plate or aluminum foil for 3 minutes, this will allow the chicken to cook further from the inside and stay tender.
  • Cut the chicken breast into bite size, and keep aside.

MAKING CHICKEN ALFREDO

  • In a hot pan, add the butter and the chicken, cook for one minute.
  • Mix the milk with cornstarch (This is called faking heavy cream) and pour on top of the chicken. When it comes to a boil add the Parmesan cheese. Stir for one minute then add the spaghetti. Mix well. If you wish you can season with black pepper.
  • Cook for one minute and then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal
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A light version of chicken alfredo recipe. There is no cream in this recipe yet you will never miss it. #chickenalfredo #alfredosauce

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  1. Medeja

    June 18, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Well.. you don't eat pasta every day.. so I think having some carbs sometimes is ok 😀

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 19, 2014 at 8:02 am

      I agree, everyone loves pasta, so we have to enjoy it whenever we have it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Angie (@angiesrecipess)

    June 19, 2014 at 3:14 am

    Carbs....how I love them! Your chicken alfredo looks delish, Muna.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 19, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Angie, I think we all love carbs! They magically make us happy:)

      Reply
  3. Rosa

    June 19, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Mouthwatering! A great pasta dish.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  4. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen

    July 05, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Yep, if it isn't worth the calories, there's no point is there. I'd rather have proper pasta once in a while than suffer through something less than delicious. Love your lower fat Alfredo!

    Reply
  5. Shu

    August 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I love how you always manage to make heavy dishes so light and healthy! Love your take on this, and the light in these photos are beautiful !

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      August 11, 2014 at 7:59 am

      Thanks for the kind comment Shu, I like to make the dishes light, but make sure to keep all the flavor 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness

    April 25, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    I think I can have pasta every day of the week. This looks so good!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 26, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks Cathleen 🙂

      Reply

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