Chicken-Zucchini Alfredo

Chicken-Zucchini Alfredo
Chicken-Zucchini Alfredo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 47g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 689 calories. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. A mixture of fettuccine, flour, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the low fat milk you could follow this main course with the Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake as a dessert.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add 1 clove garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add the zucchini, cover and cook until tender, stirring, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer to a bowl.
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Heat another tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a plate. Cook the pasta in the boiling water as the label directs.
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Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water; return the pasta to the pot. Meanwhile, whisk the flour and low-fat milk in a bowl.
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Place the remaining 1 clove garlic and 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, 30 seconds.
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Add the flour-milk mixture and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
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Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cheese; stir to melt, 1 minute.
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Cut the chicken into strips. Toss with the pasta, sauce, zucchini and parsley, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen.
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Photograph by Stephanie Foley
DifficultyHard
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score55
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