Chicken Alfredo Pasta - an easy meal idea from Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.

Open the bag of fettuccine pasta and add it to the boiling water, pressing it down with tongs.

Cook the pasta for about 8 to 10 minutes, then check for doneness.

While the pasta is cooking, dice the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the diced chicken to the pan and sauté for about 8 to 12 minutes until cooked through.

Place broccoli florets in a micro-steamer bag and microwave for 2 to 2.5 minutes until steamed.

Check the pasta and drain it in a strainer, shaking to remove excess water.

Check the chicken for doneness by cutting a large piece to ensure it is cooked through.

Reduce the heat to low and add the Alfredo sauce to the cooked chicken, letting it simmer for 2 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.

Add the steamed broccoli to the chicken and Alfredo sauce mixture.

Combine everything together with the cooked fettuccine pasta using tongs until well mixed.

Plate the dish, ensuring to include chicken and broccoli.

Sprinkle fresh shredded Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.

Serve with ciabatta bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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