Garden Chicken Alfredo

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

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If you’re craving a delicious dish that seamlessly blends rich flavors with wholesome ingredients, look no further than our Garden Chicken Alfredo. This gluten-free recipe serves six and comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for a leisurely lunch or a satisfying dinner after a busy day. With a calorie count of only 348 per serving, you can indulge without any guilt!

At the heart of this dish is tender grilled chicken combined with a colorful medley of garden-fresh vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. The star of the show is the creamy Alfredo sauce, crafted from a delightful blend of fat-free half-and-half, nonfat Greek yogurt, and aromatic garlic, all enhanced with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This blend not only creates a velvety sauce but also adds a nutritious twist to a classic favorite.

Serving it over whole-grain fettuccine elevates this meal, providing a hearty base without the gluten. And let’s not forget the artichoke hearts, which add a unique texture and burst of flavor. Topped with fresh parsley, this dish is not just a feast for the taste buds, but for the eyes as well! Prepare to impress your family and friends with this delightful Garden Chicken Alfredo that’s sure to become a new staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy every creamy, savory bite!

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