Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli
Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli delivers a creamy, tangy sauce enriched with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, balanced by nutty Parmesan and a hint of lemon. Juicy shrimp, crisp-tender broccoli, and smoky bits of bacon add texture and depth for a comforting yet fresher take on classic alfredo. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a cozy pasta night when you want richness without the heaviness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mostly but not fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium, add broccoli, and sauté until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour the broccoli and bacon into a bowl lined with a paper towel to soak up excess oil; discard the paper towel and toss the broccoli mixture with lemon juice.
- 4
Heat olive oil and butter in a deep saucepan over medium heat until they begin to bubble.
- 5
Whisk in flour to make a roux; keep whisking until the mixture turns golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and whisk until no lumps remain.
- 8
Stir in chicken broth, raise heat to medium, and simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 9
Add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Italian cheese; stir until combined.
- 10
Stir in Greek yogurt.
- 11
Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 12
Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 13
Remove from heat and stir in the broccoli-bacon mixture.
- 14
Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 386.38 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 34.29 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 12.49 g 5%
- Total Fat 22.58 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.57 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 194.02 mg High 65%
- Sodium 823.81 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.76 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 535.72 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 291.86 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 73.92 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.18 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Broccoli Florets, and Butter. Each serving provides about 386.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Chicken Broth. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli healthy?
- Lighter Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 386.38 calories and 34.29 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 823.81 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.57 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, 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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