Chicken "Alfredo"

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Holy Potatoes. I am in food coma heaven.

I recently ordered a few cookbooks by Hungry Girl, and in the 1-2-3 book, there's a recipe for a microwave chicken alfredo (of sorts). I don't know about you, but anything Italian and microwave generally turns out rubbery and gross. Not to mention that it's made with tofu, which I personally cannot stand. So I looked for a way of making it non-soy based, still low in calories, sodium, fats, etc..., and maintain awesome flavor. I think it's safe to say.... I DID IT!

Here's the recipe:

1 12oz box Ronzoni Smart Taste Spaghetti
4 Tbsp Light Sour Cream
3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Wedges Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss Cheese
2 Wedges Laughing Cow Light Mozzarella Sun Dried Tomato and Basil
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed, 12oz
1 cup grape tomatoes
Chopped/Grated Garlic 2 Tbsp
Fresh Basil leaves 3/4 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
A few tablespoons of canola oil for marinating the chicken

You'll need a large pot for boiling the pasta and the largest skillet you have.

Serves 6-8 people; Calories: 280; Carbs: 43; Fats4; Protein: 22; Sodium 262; Fiber: 5

And now, here's the how-to aided by pictures. Try not to drool on your keyboard :)

All of the ingredients, sans chicken:

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Here's the pasta. Cook for 10 minutes or until al dente:

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No picture of this, but cut the chicken breasts into small cubes (1in cubes work best) and put into a plastic zip bag. Put canola oil into the bag so it coats the chicken. Then drop half the chopped garlic, and a few chopped leaves of basil. Set aside to marinate (mine sat for about an hour or so in the "juice").

In a VERY large skillet, over med heat, brown up you chicken cubes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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While the chicken is cooking, stir together the cheeses and sour cream. I added in a bit more garlic (we love garlic here) to the mix for flavor and seasoned with a bit more pepper.

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When chicken is fully cooked, add in the tomatoes. Cover with a lid for the next 3-5 minutes so the tomatoes have a chance to steam and release their juices.

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After 3-5 minutes, use the back of your spoon and squish the tomatoes. Don't break them apart so much as to puree them in with the chicken, but just break them open. They will release all their juices, but do not drain it out!

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Pour the cheese mixture into the chicken and tomatoes. Before stirring it in completely, put a few spoonfuls of the pasta water into the skillet. The starchy cooking water will make your sauce so creamy and thick! After that, stir to incorporate chicken, tomatoes, and cream.

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Toss the pasta with the chicken mixture in the skillet until everything is fully coated.

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Plate up and top with freshly chopped basil. Enjoy with some bread if you like!

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Seriously...it's as creamy and delicious as it looks. I took Hungry Girl's recipe, and made it stove top friendly, tofu-free (for those who really can't stand tofu, like myself), and full of lots and lots of flavor.

What do you think??
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  • tnshahud
    tnshahud Posts: 163
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    Sounds so good!!! Thanks for Posting!!! :love:
  • skullik
    skullik Posts: 142 Member
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    Looks awesome, I will definitely try that!
  • MsAprilNurse
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    Oh wow it looks delish! I don't like to do a lot of work when I prepare my meals so I'll convince my sister to make this dish:flowerforyou:
  • ZumbaBeast86
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    haha I just realized in these pictures something only cooks will find funny. After the "tomato squishing" picture, you can see on the stove, right between the burners, there's a brand new stain on the stove top. That's from one of the tomatoes bursting out of the pan when I pressed on it.

    So just an FYI. Be careful when squishing your tomatoes, folks. lol they just jump right out of nowhere!
  • propskat
    propskat Posts: 191 Member
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    Wow, that looks really good. Although do I get hazard pay for the potential danger associated with tomato bursting?
  • dcjackson50
    dcjackson50 Posts: 196
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    Bump,.....sounds delicious
  • 76birdy76
    76birdy76 Posts: 44 Member
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    hi It is worth a try ... it looks good
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
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    Umm, yum! Thank you :)
  • Connie_Pro
    Connie_Pro Posts: 8 Member
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    Is the smart taste pasta whole grain? Does it taste like regular pasta? I can't get your brother to eat whole grain pasta...
  • amanda52488
    amanda52488 Posts: 260 Member
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    bump
  • Fista
    Fista Posts: 26 Member
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    Bump!
  • ZumbaBeast86
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    Thanks everyone! Connie, I'll text you the info. We got my dad to eat it and he doesn't even blink when he eats it! He just never sees the box lol
  • safreena
    safreena Posts: 14 Member
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    bump
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
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    Bump
  • jarrettfam
    jarrettfam Posts: 186 Member
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    Looks yummy!
  • jutymo
    jutymo Posts: 162 Member
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  • karendsmith
    karendsmith Posts: 167
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    Yummy!!!! thanks, def going to try this one! Chicken Alfredo is one of my fav dishes, which I have been avoiding due to the calorie content. Now, I can have it again!
  • laceylou0702
    laceylou0702 Posts: 226 Member
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    BUMP!
  • phy40
    phy40 Posts: 260 Member
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    Yum! Thanks!
  • mtrschiff916
    mtrschiff916 Posts: 6 Member
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    It looks good. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try it:flowerforyou: