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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken Recipe

Published: Jul 5, 2016 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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FETTUCCHINE ALFREDO
Fettucini Alfredo Recipe

This Easy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a perfect weeknight or weekend dinner. Made lighter with just a few ingredient substitutions and so delicious! I added chicken to this recipe, but you can just make the pasta and sauce if you wish.

This comes together quickly with a simple lighter homemade Alfredo sauce. Be sure to check out our time-saving tips following the recipe.

How to make fettuccini

Hi Friends! During this time of year, I strive to lighten up recipes here and there. I am a dessert and ice cream lover and one of the ways I can offset those treats is to make recipes that contain fewer carbs and less fat. I did this the other day when I made 

I don't want to give up pasta, but I found that by making a few substitutions, I can have a lighter, healthier version without compromising on taste. This is especially helpful during those times when I find the beach calling my name! I add chicken to this recipe for a great dinner.

Ingredients for this Recipe

Chicken - I always use boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces for this recipe.

Greek Yogurt - Any brand of Greek Yogurt works well with this.

Whipping Cream - I often use the generic brand or whatever is on sale. 

Parmesan Cheese - This is the best part about this dish. Because this lighter version has no butter or heavy cream, the richness of the dish comes from the cheese. 

Noodles

Fettuccini Noodles

 I calculated the freestyle weight watcher points and it came out to about 11 points for a serving. Perfect for a dinner option and so much better than trying to eat those frozen dinners.

How to make fettuccine alfredo

I love simple dinners like this one.

For more great easy dinner recipes, see our:

  • Shrimp Scampi - Served over linguini or spaghetti and comes together in minutes.
  • Skillet Pork Chops – Made with dijon mustard and sweet onions, this is a favorite and they taste wonderful.
  • One-Pot – Chicken and Rice – tangy chicken and wild rice all made in a single skillet.

 

 

  • Fettuccine Alfredo

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Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 

How to make fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Raquel Pineira
Easy Fettuccini Alfredo recipe
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2-3 boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fettuccine noodles
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic and cook for about 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness)
  • Flip chicken and cook until chicken is browned on both sides and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  •  Let cool a bit and dice the chicken.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare fettuccine pasta as directed on package. Drain.
  • In a bowl, mix greek yogurt, ¼ cup parmesan cheese and heavy whipping cream.
  • Combine chicken, cooked fettuccine and gently toss with yogurt mixture.
  • Top with a little pinch of cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Really tasty light Fettuccini recipe. You will not even know that it has been lightened. Only 11 WW points.

timesaving tips to streamline recipes

 

  • You can use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken to save about 10 minutes.
  • Prepared crushed garlic in jars in the grocery section works well to save some time.
  • You can add butter and cream if you want to make this recipe richer in flavor.
  • You can use a pre-shredded Parmesan or Parmesan-Romano blend cheese to save time.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Tamara

    July 06, 2016 at 8:16 am

    Ohhh.. this! Those big, fat noodles. Cheese. I love it so. I've never attempted to make it, but I think I'll try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 06, 2016 at 10:51 am

      It really is good! Let me know what you think of you try it Tamara!

      Reply
  2. Laura Ingalls Gunn

    July 14, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I LOVE that your recipe has Greek yogurt! Thank you so much for joining the gathering at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.

    Reply
  3. Pat F.

    July 15, 2016 at 4:59 am

    Hi! This recipe looks delicious, but I have a couple of questions, please.

    In the first recipe direction, you did not say how long to cook the chicken. Also, there was no listing of heavy whipping cream mentioned in the list of ingredients. Can you tell me how much whipping cream this recipe calls for?

    Thanks! I love Fettuccini Alfredo and am looking forward to making this!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 15, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Thanks for your comment Pat! I updated the recipe and appreciate you letting me know about the whipping cream. It is just enough to give it a creamy taste without too many calories.

      Reply
  4. Dee

    July 16, 2016 at 1:27 am

    My husband loves Alfredo sauce, and he would gobble this up! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 16, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you Dee!

      Reply
  5. Emily

    July 17, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    I LOVE alfredo sauce and pasta, but really need healthier options so thanks for the lightened version.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 18, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      So do I Emily! I hope you enjoy this lighter version!

      Reply

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