Chicken Farfalle with Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce

Health score
26%
Chicken Farfalle with Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce
45 min.
4
674kcal
43.61%sweetness
100%saltiness
47%sourness
41.36%bitterness
96.51%savoriness
74.01%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Chicken Farfalle with Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce is a delicious and healthier take on a classic comfort food dish. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's ready in under 45 minutes and serves four people. The sauce is made with a combination of butter, flour, milk, garlic powder, lemon juice, and wine, resulting in a creamy and flavorful dish. You can also add extra vegetables or proteins of your choice to make it even more nutritious and hearty. This recipe is a great option if you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal that won't weigh you down.

The recipe is very versatile and can be easily adapted to your taste preferences. You can adjust the amount of sauce to your liking, and even add extra ingredients to the pasta, such as vegetables or different types of meat. The dish is also relatively low in calories, with only 674 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free option for those watching their weight. The nutrition score is impressive, and the dish offers a good balance of macronutrients, with a decent amount of protein and a moderate amount of fat and carbohydrates.

The equipment needed for this recipe is simple and includes a frying pan, a sauce pan, and a whisk. So, if you're looking for a quick, tasty, and healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce, this Chicken Farfalle recipe is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black to taste
  • 1.5 Tbs butter 
  • pound chicken breast boneless
  • lb farfalle pasta 
  • servings flour 
  • tablespoon garlic powder 
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • teaspoons parmesan 
  • servings salt to taste
  • 1.5 cups skim milk 
  • 0.3 cup wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook chicken breasts (I sauteed mine with a little olive oil and salt and pepper) and set aside. Cook pasta while cooking the chicken and set aside.
  2. In a sauce pan, melt butter.
  3. Add flour and stir in with butter, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in milk, salt and pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, and wine. Bring to a boil, constantly whisking. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 more minutes. Sauce should thicken.
  5. In a large saute pan, add pasta, chicken, and any other desired additions.
  6. Heat pan on medium heat.
  7. Add alfredo sauce and toss with pasta.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper (if needed) and serve!Notes: This recipe made more sauce than I really needed, but I liked having extra. This way, you can add as much sauce as you prefer!

Nutrition Facts

Calories674kcal
Protein26.83%
Fat12.91%
Carbs60.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.81
Glycemic Load
39.83
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
25.78347826087%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.17mg
Naringenin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Taste

Sweetness:
43.61%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
47%
Bitterness:
41.36%
Savoriness:
96.51%
Fattiness:
74.01%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:673.58kcal
33.68%
Fat:9.28g
14.28%
Saturated Fat:3.84g
24.01%
Carbohydrates:97.47g
32.49%
Net Carbohydrates:93.41g
33.97%
Sugar:8.13g
9.03%
Cholesterol:87.12mg
29.04%
Sodium:414.5mg
18.02%
Alcohol:2.06g
11.44%
Protein:43.39g
86.79%
Selenium:113.01µg
161.45%
Vitamin B3:14.36mg
71.78%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.4%
Phosphorus:576.25mg
57.63%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.72%
Magnesium:106.75mg
26.69%
Potassium:882.8mg
25.22%
Vitamin B5:2.51mg
25.09%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.56%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.8%
Copper:0.39mg
19.26%
Zinc:2.83mg
18.87%
Calcium:163.47mg
16.35%
Fiber:4.06g
16.24%
Iron:2.43mg
13.51%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.91%
Folate:43.36µg
10.84%
Vitamin D:1.13µg
7.51%
Vitamin A:359.42IU
7.19%
Vitamin C:4.29mg
5.2%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.3%
Source:Foodista