Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

Skinny Alfredo 

This is from Slender KitchenServings: 7

Ingredients

• 1 cup *skinny alfredo
• 1 package Fettuccini
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 lb. chicken breast, cut into chunks or strips
• 1 head broccoli
• 1-2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and fresh black pepper
• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Quickly parboil the broccoli for 1-2 minute and remove. Then add the pasta to the same water and cook according to package directions to to your liking. Drain.
2. Meanwhile in a saute pan, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, between 5-8 minutes depending on the size.
3. Add the garlic and broccoli and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
4. Turn the heat down to low and add the skinny alfredo sauce and pasta. Once everything is warm, serve.

*Skinny Alfredo Sauce:

Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutritional Info: 80.1 calories, 5.5g of fat, 2.2g carbohydrates, .7g dietary fiber, 5.7g of proteinWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 3 *

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 white onion or 2 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk
• 1/2 – 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.
2. In a saute pan, add the olive oil and onions. Saute over medium heat for about 7 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the evaporated milk and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the cauliflower, onion mixture, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Vegetarian Kale Soup

My sister sent this to me from All Recipes and I loved the flavors and it's so healthy. I actually used chicken broth not vegetable broth

Original recipe makes 8 servings



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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 8 cups water
• 6 cubes vegetable bouillon (such as Knorr)

• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6 white potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (drained if desired)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot; cook the onion and garlic until soft. Stir in the kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the water, vegetable bouillon, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Simmer soup on medium heat for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.