Garden Alfredo with Chicken |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Fresh vegetables shine in this super creamy pasta recipe for Garden Alfredo with Chicken. Ingredients:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided |
cooking spray |
6 ounces uncooked pappardelle pasta |
2 medium zucchini |
2 medium yellow squash |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
5 ounces thin asparagus spears, trimmed |
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour |
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated |
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves |
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; keep warm. Reserve drippings in pan.
2. While chicken cooks, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
3. Cut each zucchini and squash in half crosswise. Cut 1/2-inch slices from outer walls of zucchini and squash; discard cores. Slice pieces lengthwise into thin strips.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add zucchini, squash, asparagus, and bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/8 teaspoon salt. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
5. Combine broth, half-and-half, and flour; stir with a whisk. Add broth mixture to reserved drippings in skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add pasta, vegetables, and chicken; toss. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and parsley.
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