Alfredo Chicken Pasta with Artichoke Hearts

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and convenient

Heat a large pot of water with sea salt until boiling for the pasta.

Add 10 ounces of spiral pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions; set aside once done.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Pour in 1 and 3/4 cups of heavy cream and 1/4 cup of whole milk into the melted butter; bring to a slight boil.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the cream mixture; stir well.

Grate and add 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of Romano cheese to the sauce; stir until melted and smooth.

Add cayenne pepper to taste, adjusting the heat level as desired.

Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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