Garden Chicken Alfredo

Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Garden Chicken Alfredo
45 min.
6
348kcal

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Discover the delight of savoring a dish that combines the rich, creamy flavors of traditional Alfredo with the vibrant freshness of garden vegetables in our Garden Chicken Alfredo recipe. This gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also packed with protein and essential nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner.

Imagine succulent, grilled chicken breasts paired with a medley of colorful vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, and roasted red bell peppers, all embraced by a luscious sauce made from rich half-and-half, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese. It's a fantastic way to incorporate healthy greens into your meal, ensuring each bite is as nourishing as it is satisfying.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The combination of gluten-free fettuccine with the beautiful garden vegetables and flavorful chicken creates a delectable dining experience that everyone will enjoy—from picky eaters to gourmet aficionados.

Take a culinary adventure in your own kitchen and impress friends and family with this deliciously creamy, yet guilt-free Garden Chicken Alfredo. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of fresh flavors and heartwarming simplicity!

Ingredients

  • ounces artichoke hearts drained quartered
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • cups skim milk fat-free
  • tablespoons parsley fresh
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • small onion diced
  • cup parmesan divided grated
  • large portabello mushrooms 
  •  bell pepper red sliced lengthwise
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  •  to 3 sized squashes yellow sliced lengthwise
  •  zucchini sliced lengthwise
  • 0.5 pound frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. On a grill pan coated with cookingspray, grill chicken breasts,turning once, until cookedthrough, 12 minutes; chop andset aside. Recoat pan with sprayand grill zucchini, squash, pepperand portobellos, turning once,6 minutes; chop vegetables into1/4-inch pieces. Cook pasta asdirected; drain, return to pot andstir in 2 tablespoons olive oil. In a bowl,dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoonscold water. In a large skillet overmedium heat, cook remaining 2tablespoons olive oil, onion and garlic untilonion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Addhalf-and-half and broth; boil, thensimmer 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in 3/4 cup
  4. Parmesan and yogurt; simmer 3to 5 minutes more.
  5. Remove skilletfrom heat; slowly add cornstarchmixture until sauce is thick enoughto coat the back of a spoon. Ona platter, combine pasta, sauce,chicken, vegetables, artichokes,remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan,parsley, and salt and pepper.
  6. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein32.84%
Fat44.78%
Carbs22.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.5
Glycemic Load
1.13
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.883913066076%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.88mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.16kcal
17.41%
Fat:17.35g
26.69%
Saturated Fat:5.28g
33%
Carbohydrates:19.5g
6.5%
Net Carbohydrates:17.29g
6.29%
Sugar:8.47g
9.41%
Cholesterol:64.48mg
21.49%
Sodium:564.43mg
24.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.63g
57.25%
Selenium:37.62µg
53.74%
Vitamin B3:10.4mg
52.01%
Vitamin C:41.35mg
50.12%
Phosphorus:494.87mg
49.49%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
45.11%
Calcium:316.47mg
31.65%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.14%
Vitamin K:31.51µg
30.01%
Potassium:859.69mg
24.56%
Vitamin A:1051.68IU
21.03%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.97%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.5%
Magnesium:57.94mg
14.49%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.09%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.12%
Folate:47.07µg
11.77%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.32%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.93%
Copper:0.19mg
9.58%
Fiber:2.21g
8.85%
Iron:1.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.62%
Source:Epicurious