Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Tender baked chicken, sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, and al dente rigatoni meet a rich Alfredo sauce for a pasta that balances silky, savory flavors with plenty of crunch. Each bowl is finished with crisp bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, and Parmesan for layers of texture and bursts of tangy, smoky notes. Serve Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe, 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
- 16 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and coat it with the garlic. Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
- 4
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
- 5
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender and lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce and milk; set aside.
- 6
Serve the chicken over the pasta; pour the Alfredo sauce over the top. Top with the zucchini and squash; sprinkle with the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 380.25 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 26.67 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 38.83 g 14%
- Total Fat 13.7 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.79 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.56 mg High 21%
- Sodium 320.94 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.53 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 105.92 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 473.4 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 13.61 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Bacon, Chicken Breast, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 380.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Bacon, Chicken Breast, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Milk. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe healthy?
- Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 380.25 calories and 26.67 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.94 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.79 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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