MAKEOVER BACON CHICKEN ALFREDO

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This healthier version of 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
8 bacon strips, chopped
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

gail puckett
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This is my favorite chicken alfredo recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Anita Mahipaul592
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


CB Chironjit
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I'm not a big fan of chicken alfredo, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Amin King
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This is the best chicken alfredo recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Dingo Bingo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Stylish Braise
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is amazing and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Bizy Brain1
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I've made this dish several times and it's always delicious. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Mana Clara Qebane
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken alfredo. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


David Wayne Cornelius
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Thulasizwe Ivin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Syed Ishtiaq
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shudarsan Subedi
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I'm not a big fan of alfredo sauce, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Marius Tanasa
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This is my new favorite chicken alfredo recipe! The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the sauce, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Boiger owner
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My husband and kids loved it.


mdemon mahaud
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This bacon chicken alfredo was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.