lightened up chicken alfredo casserole

Name: Lightened up Chicken alfredo casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) whole grain penne pasta; 3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) poultry seasoning; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable or canola oil; 5 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/4 cup(s) chopped onion; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1-1/2 cup(s) fat free half & half, or use equal amts of skim milk and light cream; 1-1/4 cup(s) 1% milk; 1 cup(s) + 2/3 cup reduced fat shredded italian style cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) crushed italian herbs

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Aug 22, 2016

I love chicken alfredo but not all the fat and calories. I have come up w/ several lower fat recipes for this, but this 1 is my favorite so far.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces whole grain penne pasta
3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/2 cup fat free half & half, or use equal amts of skim milk and light cream
1-1/4 cup 1% milk
1 cup + 2/3 cup reduced fat shredded italian style cheese
1 tablespoon crushed italian herbs

How To Make lightened up chicken alfredo casserole

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed, drain. Season chicken with thyme, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat oil in lg skillet over med-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides until juices run clear.

Step 2

Place chicken on a plate to cool. Heat oven to 350. In another lg skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 mins. Whisk in flour until it starts to look a little brown. Add half & half and milk.
Step 3

Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add in 2/3 cup cheese. Cook, stirring, until it thickens. Cut cooled chicken into cubed pieces. Place chicken in lg bowl, add cooled pasta and sauce. Stir to mix. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" casserole pan w/ cooking spray. Spoon the pasta/chicken/sauce mix into pan. Sprinkle w/ remaining cheese and season w/ a little salt and pepper. Bake for 30 mins.Sprinkle w/ Italian herbs.
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