This Healthy Chicken Alfredo is the best way to enjoy your comfort food favorite without sacrificing flavor. The lighter sauce doesn’t use heavy cream or butter, yet it doesn’t skimp on flavor. Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Zucchini – healthier and tasty! In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Healthy Chicken AlfredoCommonly Asked QuestionsHealthy Chicken Alfredo RecipeMore to Cook And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out We’re all about comfort food, but sometimes those heavy, creamy recipes can weigh us down – but not this Healthy Chicken Alfredo recipe! I worked and re-worked this recipe until nailing down a dish that is lighter, healthier, and doesn’t sacrifice any flavor. Why we love this: Lighter Sauce: By using milk instead of heavy cream and butter, we keep the creaminess of the Alfredo with less guilt. It’s like our Chicken Fettucini Alfredo with Broccoli, but healthier! Healthy Protein: This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts, making it a perfect addition to your high-protein dinner rotation just like this Chicken Florentine Pasta. Family-Friendly: It makes a great family meal and is delicious and nice enough for dinner guests on the weekend. Also try our Healthy Chicken Piccata. Choose Your Veggies: Use zucchini, broccoli, or spinach to add a healthy dose of vegetables into this dish. Key Recipe Ingredients Chicken Breast – The boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a great source of lean protein. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Fettuccini – We use fettuccini for this recipe. The long, flat noodles are perfect for holding the creamy alfredo sauce. Garlic – We use both garlic powder and freshly minced garlic for a robust flavor. Zucchini – We add sliced zucchini to sneak in some extra veggies. Feel free to use any other veggie you like. Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese is a must for the alfredo sauce. It adds a salty, nutty flavor and helps thicken the sauce. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions for this Healthy Chicken Alfredo recipe: Meatless: If you want to make it a meatless dish, just omit the chicken and add more veggies. It’ll be just as delicious and satisfying, like our Pasta Primavera. Extra Veggies: Feel free to use any other vegetables, such as broccoli florets, zoodles, chopped kale/spinach leaves, or sliced bell peppers. Pasta: You can use any type of pasta you like. Try gluten-free pasta, spaghetti, or penne. Or for a low-carbohydrates option, serve the chicken and sauce over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Pat chicken dry and pound to an even thickness. Season generously on both sides. Pan-fry the chicken until just cooked. Let it sit for 3 minutes before cutting into strips. In a large skillet, sauté half of the chopped garlic. Add zucchini (or other veggies) and cook until just tender. Sauté the remaining chopped garlic in oil. Add the milk mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add parmesan cheese, and season to your liking. Cook the fettuccini in boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce, zucchini, and chicken to the pasta. Adjust the consistency with the reserved pasta water. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Here are our favorite prep-ahead strategies for this Healthy Chicken Alfredo: Prep the Chicken and Vegetables: You can slice the zucchini or your choice of vegetables ahead of time. You can also pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness in advance. Make sure to store them properly in the fridge, up to 2 days prior to using. ss Make the Sauce: The Alfredo sauce can be prepared ahead of time. Follow the recipe instructions to make the sauce, let it cool, and then store it in an airtight until you’re ready to cook. This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is made healthier with a lighter sauce that doesn’t use heavy cream or butter, What To Serve With Healthy Chicken Alfredo Bread We love serving some crusty artisan bread such as this French Bread Recipe or Rosemary Garlic Bread with this pasta dish. You can’t go wrong with some Olive Garden Style Bread Sticks for a complete meal. Vegetables Broccoli is a classic side for Alfredo dishes and this Air Fryer Broccoli is our absolute favorite! A Chopped Greek Salad or a Caesar Salad are also great options for balancing out the richness of the pasta. We also love how well Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Vegetables go with this tasty pasta dish. Wine Pairing This easy pasta dish pairs well with a crisp (not “oaky”) chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. Commonly Asked Questions Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe? Yes, you can use a different pasta type if you prefer. While fettucini is the classic choice for Alfredo, you can also try this recipe with penne, spaghetti, or any other pasta of your choice. Why do I need to reserve pasta water? Pasta water is starchy and can be used to adjust the consistency of the sauce. The reserved pasta water helps to loosen the sauce and bind it with the pasta without making it too watery. It also adds a little extra flavor to the dish. How long does chicken alfredo keep? Healthy chicken alfredo can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. How do I reheat chicken alfredo pasta without it drying out? Add a splash of milk, broth, or water before reheating on the stovetop to give it extra moisture. Print Healthy Chicken Alfredo This Healthy Chicken Alfredo is made healthier with a lighter sauce that doesn't use heavy cream or butter, yet doesn't skimp on flavor. Course Dinner, Main DishCuisine Italian AmericanMethod Stovetop Prep Time 30 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 605kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients4 chicken breasts boneless, skinlesskosher salt to tastefreshly ground pepper to tastegarlic powder to taste5 TB extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic minced2 zucchini sliced12 oz fettuccine dry 2 cups milk whole or 2%1 tsp flour1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus extra for sprinkling on top1 cup pasta water reserved ¼ cup basil freshly chopped InstructionsFor Chicken and VegetablesPlace chicken in a single layer on large cutting board. Use paper towels to pat dry chicken. Pound chicken breasts to even thinness.  Cover chicken with cling wrap and pound to an even thinness. Generously sprinkle chicken on both sides with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat 2 TB oil in large skillet over medium high. Pan fry chicken 2 pieces at a time, until just cooked – about 2 min/side, depending on thickness. Remove from heat, and let sit 3 minutes.  Cut chicken into strips and keep warm.Heat 2 TB olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add half of the chopped garlic, and cook until fragrant.  Add zucchini, stirring frequently, and cook until just tender.  Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste.  Sauté another minute. Set aside and keep warm.Begin boiling large pot of generously salted water while you make the sauce.For the SauceMix milk and flour in bowl. Sauté remaining chopped garlic in 1 TB oil in skillet over medium high for 30 seconds.  Add milk mixture and bring to boil while stirring.  Reduce heat to low and stir for a few more minutes.  Add parmesan cheese.  Stir until cheese is melted.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Turn heat off and keep covered.For PastaCook fettuccine in boiling water to al dente.  Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, and drain the rest.  Do not rinse pasta. Transfer drained pasta back into pot and toss with sauce, zucchini, and chicken.  Add as much reserved pasta water as needed until desired consistency.  Gently toss in fresh chopped basil.  Serve immediately, sprinkling with additional parmesan. Notes Cook the fettucini al dente, as it will continue to cook a little in the pan. This will give your pasta the perfect texture when done.  Reserve some of the pasta water after you’ve cooked the fettucini. This starchy water helps make your alfredo sauce creamier and helps the sauce stick to the pasta. Feel free to use any other vegetables, such as broccoli florets, zoodles, chopped kale/spinach leaves, or sliced bell peppers.  Wine Pairing Note: This pasta dish goes well with a Crisp (non-oaked) Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. We love serving this dish with crusty artisan bread such as this Homemade French Bread or Rosemary Garlic Bread.   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 1105mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 3mg More to Cook And Eat Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli – This Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli is a creamy, cheesy family favorite that’s easy enough for a weeknight meal but delicious enough for guests. Lemon Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus – This Lemon Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus is unbelievably easy, healthy, and mouthwatering! Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat) – Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli is famous for good reason. It is a hearty and healthy soup that hits the spot without sabotaging the waistline. Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken – This Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken is healthy, satisfying, and 200% delicious. 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Kellyanne Conway, who served as Senior Counselor to the President in the Trump administration, is now a columnist for the Daily Mail. The British outlet also added American journalist Michael Wolff. “Two titans of politics. Two VERY different viewpoints: KELLYANNE CONWAY and MICHAEL WOLFF join the Daily Mail as star US election columnists… and they’re ready to spill all the juiciest insider gossip!” Daily Mail wrote. Two titans of politics. Two VERY different viewpoints: KELLYANNE CONWAY and MICHAEL WOLFF join the Daily Mail as star US election columnists… and they're ready to spill all the juiciest insider gossip! https://t.co/ji62gXz6tl pic.twitter.com/lV90ksQ65k — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) October 11, 2024 Per Daily Mail: Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign manager Kellyanne Conway and the former president’s biographer Michael Wolff join DailyMail.com today as star columnists for the US presidential election. With less than four weeks remaining until November 5, Conway and Wolff will help guide readers through one of the most tumultuous periods in American political history. They join DailyMail.com’s growing team of columnists, including Maureen Callahan and Kennedy. Conway and Wolff’s notably differing views – especially when it comes to the first Trump administration and the possibility of a second Trump term – demonstrate the Mail’s continued commitment to offering a broad range of opinion. Katie Davies, US Editor-in-Chief of DailyMail.com, welcomed the new columnists, saying: ‘This election is arguably one of the most consequential in our lifetimes and we’re laser-focused on reporting the stories only the Mail can deliver. Kellyanne Conway and Michael Wolff have both dominated the national discourse, are fiercely opinionated, and will provide readers, regardless of political affiliation, with unrivaled and behind-the-scenes insights into the 2024 race.’ “I am excited to pen a regular column at such a pivotal moment in our nation’s history,” Conway said in a statement to Semafor. “Just as I do on Fox News and Fox Nation, my goal will be to push past the soundbites to provide a substantive look at the issues, ideas, individuals and images that readers crave,” she added. New: The Daily Mail is bringing on Kellyanne Conway Michael Wolff as the tabloid ramps up its election coveragehttps://t.co/giOzeSqoOp — Max Tani (@maxwelltani) October 11, 2024 Semafor reports: Conway, reviled by Democrats and so close to Trump that she spoke at the Republican National Convention this summer, is part of a complicated and high-profile political household. Wolff’s coverage shaped the narrative of an out-of-control Trump White House and of an tumultuous Fox News. Kellyanne’s ex-husband George Conway is a key player at the Bulwark, one of the election’s breakout success stories, while her daughter Claudia Conway has emerged as a social media start and influencer who supports liberal causes.

Hurricane Milton provided an example of the unreliability of ‘clean’ energy pushed on the masses by globalist institutions. The powerful storm devastated a solar power plant in Florida. Duke Energy’s Lake Placid Solar Power Plant suffered extensive damage and left thousands of customers in the dark. Here’s aerial footage of the damage: Duke Energy footage of Lake Placid Solar Power Plant. When anti-nuclear activists prematurely retire operating #nuclear power plants, this is what they are accomplishing: destroying clean-energy infrastructure. Pro-nuclear advocates don't to this to solar. pic.twitter.com/qXcjcr8BGD — gordonmcdowell (@gordonmcdowell) October 12, 2024 “Our crews are working to assess the damage to our Florida service footprint after #Milton made landfall, along with emergency response agencies, residents and others who are taking stock of what is needed in the days ahead,” Duke Energy posted to Facebook on Thursday. “Milton was a force, bringing a record 11.5 inches of rainfall to Tampa, the most in 100+ years. More than 126 tornado warnings were issued by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) – a record for the state of Florida, and the second-highest number of tornado warnings issued in a single day in the U.S.,” it continued. “With any storm of this magnitude, we are anticipating a lengthy restoration process and encourage our customers to prepare for extended outages and prioritize their safety. Our trucks are rolling as soon as conditions allow, and we’ll work as safely and quickly as possible,” it added. * Image from Duke Energy Facebook Post * “The Lake Placid Solar Power Plant is located in Highlands County, Fla., and suffered damage during Hurricane Milton. The facility opened in December 2019 and is 45 megawatts, which is enough to power more than 12,000 homes at peak production,” Duke Energy writes on its website. According to Highlands News-Sun, a tornado spawned during Hurricane Milton was responsible for the damage. “We are still assessing the extent of the damage,” said Duke spokesperson Audrey Stasko. This is what an EF-2 tornado did to a Florida solar farm in Lake Placid recently during Hurricane Milton, cutting a clear path right through. The twister also damaged 20-30 homes with winds upwards of 115 mph. Credit: Duke Energy pic.twitter.com/QZJ2DA6eO6 — Joe_S_Pure (@Joe_S_Pure) October 14, 2024 SOLAR FARM TORNADO. Check out the damage a tornado did to a Duke Energy Solar Farm in Lake Placid. Incredible. #HurricaneMilton pic.twitter.com/tl8uohwY72 — Josh Benson (@WFLAJosh) October 14, 2024 Highlands News-Sun reports: As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, Duke spokesperson Audrey Stasko said there were some 43,000 customers without power out of more than 60,000 customers. About 12,000 customers were restored Friday morning. County officials said 97% of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Stasko said many people thought the power would be restored Friday afternoon. However, only the estimated times for restoration were released. “Some people will get their power before the estimated time and others will be restored after,” Stasko said. The first 24 hours is mostly assessment. Critical services are priority restorations like hospitals, nursing homes and pump stations, Stasko said. Customers with damage to property they own, such as breakers and meters will have to call a licensed electrician. Areas with flooding and tornado damage will likely be later than the estimated time. “From downed trees and branches falling on our power lines to storm surge flooding our equipment – which causes almost immediate corrosion – our infrastructure was severely damaged by Hurricane Milton. We’re making repairs where we can, but we anticipate we will need to rebuild in many areas,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “Despite that, our crews are doing all they can, even working through the night, to get the lights back on for as many customers as possible as quickly as possible.” Duke Energy is stationed at the Sebring International Raceway. In a Friday press release, Duke said they have 16,000 resources stationed throughout the state.

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