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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

127 Ratings
127 Ratings
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Makes: 5 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Broccoli brings brightness to this recipe, while the Basic Soup and Sauce Mix gives this recipe a rich and creamy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • 1 cup broccoli, fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 16 ounces chicken breast, boneless
  • 1/8 recipe for Basic Soup and Sauce Mix (1/3 cup dry recipe)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk, non-fat
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Add broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
  3. Heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
  4. Combine sauce mix and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Add milk, cheese, pepper (if using), and fettuccine mixture and heat through.
  5. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Recipe for Basic Soup and Sauce Mix. 1 serving = 1/3 cup.

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Source:

Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 368
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 74 mg
Sodium 184 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 161 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 381 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 368
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 7 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 13 mg
Cholesterol 74 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Minerals
Calcium 161 mg
Potassium 381 mg
Sodium 184 mg
Copper 186 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 55 mg
Phosphorus 334 mg
Selenium 50 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 83 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 19 mcg
Folate 194 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 13 mg
Choline 74 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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it was awesome my family loved it.
06/03/11
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