Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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This healthier version of her bacon chicken Alfredo offers all the creamy comfort, and rich homey flavor of the original, but slashes calories, cholesterol and sodium. —Irene Sullivan, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

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Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
  • 8 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, chopped
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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
  • Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Add cream and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the spinach, chicken, 3/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning and half of the bacon; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 465 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 584 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011, p24

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by Leenie-in-NewJersey

465 calories for 1 cup??? 14 gms of fat ??? and this is healthy? who eats 1 cup :(

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by andreavyse

FANTASTIC receipe! Especially if you are craving alfredo and dont want all the calories and fat! Hubby gave a 9 star, thats a keeper in our house!

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by andreavyse

Fantastic!!! And much healthier if you are having an Alfredo craving!! Hubby gave it 9 stars, in our house, thats a keeper!!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by proundmom

mixed cream and milk at same time and no problem with curlding, I also used fresh noodles...

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by kerbahr

SO yummy and easy to make. My whole family loved it, even my kids!

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2011 by Adriennemartyniuk

Well it looked very pretty but it had no favor what so ever! I will not be making this ever again it was a waste of money and time spent.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by dawnpryor

Absolutely wonderful dish. Loved it better than any I've had at a restaurant.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by danid

Absolutely delish!! I loved every bit and enjoyed leftovers for days.

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2011 by mjlouk

This was so good! My DH and I loved it! The kids didn't go wild for it, but we thought it was as good as a restaurant meal!

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 by benchelle91

This was wonderful, I took leftovers to my in-laws and now they want the recipe! I like that it is a healthier version of the usual alfredo.

 
 
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