One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta
One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta blends tender chicken and tricolor rotini in a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, almond milk, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Greek yogurt adds tangy richness while basil, oregano, and a hint of nutmeg round out the flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s comforting without feeling heavy and ideal for a quick family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook until lightly browned and the chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the chicken. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and almond milk. Season with basil, oregano, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- 2
Stir in the rotini pasta and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, lower the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Take off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste. The mixture will thicken as it cools. Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Calories 641.84 kcal High 32%
- Protein 42.02 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 74.49 g 27%
- Total Fat 17.21 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.0 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.54 mg High 27%
- Sodium 693.31 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.69 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 703.81 mg Good Source 54%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 269.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 74.26 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 13.23 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
One Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 641.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 641.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta healthy?
- One-Pot Lighter Chicken Alfredo Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 641.84 calories and 42.02 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 693.31 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.0 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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