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Skinny Chicken Linguine Alfredo

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Alfredo is a classically high-fat and calorie dish. This lovely linguine, a great 30-minute rush hour dinner, has much less fat and calories than the traditional version.

Skinny Chicken Linguine Alfredo

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole grain uncooked linguine
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pint (2 cups) fat-free half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breast strips for stir-fry
  • 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Return to Dutch oven to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. In medium bowl, beat half-and-half and flour with wire whisk; add to saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Beat in sour cream with wire whisk. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    4
    Add chicken, bell peppers and sauce to linguine; stir to mix. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Garnish each serving with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

370 Calories
11g Total Fat
29g Protein
40g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
550mg
23%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
8g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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