Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo balances rich Parmigiano-Reggiano and a velvety egg-enriched sauce with a savory chicken-broth reduction, so each strand is coated without feeling overly heavy. Tender poached chicken and fettuccine are tossed together for a silky, restaurant-style finish ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, 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
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn the breasts, cover again, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
- 2
Lift the chicken breasts out of the broth and set them aside to cool, keeping the broth in the saucepan. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice it into bite-size pieces.
- 3
Set the chicken broth back over medium heat and cook until it reduces to 1 cup.
- 4
Stir the garlic, black pepper, and heavy cream into the reduced broth; bring it to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
- 5
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon of the warm cream mixture until fully blended; repeat, adding more tablespoons until about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture has been incorporated.
- 6
Whisk the warmed cream-and-egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until it is nearly simmering and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook, stirring occasionally, until nearly done, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- 8
Stir the parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the cream mixture into the pasta. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
- 9
Fold the chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve.
- Calories 793.53 kcal High 40%
- Protein 44.37 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 59.24 g 22%
- Total Fat 40.67 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 22.83 g High 114%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 239.96 mg High 80%
- Sodium 835.16 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.18 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 427.57 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 4.18 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 354.12 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 69.31 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 13.88 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 793.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Eggs, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 793.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo healthy?
- Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 793.53 calories and 44.37 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.16 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.83 g (114% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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