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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Figure Friendly Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

I love Fettuccine Alfredo but the calorie count can be a bit much. I stumbled across a recipe for a chicken and broccoli version but wasn't thrilled with the yogurt based sauce. I find that I can't add yogurt to a hot sauce without it curdling on me and yogurt is too tangy for my taste in an Alfredo Sauce. I omitted the yogurt for SOS mix. This is a fat-free dry mix that can be mixed with any liquid(water, wine or stock) and cooked to make a light, creamy sauce. SOS mix can be used in place of canned soup and can be used in a slow cooker as well. Here's what you need.
Cook's Notes- Total Weight Watcher points for this meal is 11+ points per serving


SOS Mix
In jar with a lid, mix together
2 cups dry non-fat milk powder
3/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp dried onion flakes

To make a sauce, whisk the following together in a sauce pan
1/3 cup mix
1 1/4 cup liquid
salt and pepper to taste
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook stirring constantly until thickened

Alfredo
Serves 6
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
3 cups broccoli florets
1 lb whole wheat fettuccine
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp smart balance(margarine)
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 dry white wine
1 1/4 cup prepared SOS mix(I made mine with chicken stock)
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

In a large skillet heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on all sides. Meanwhile place the broccoli in a pot wide shallow pot with a lid. Add enough water to cover the bottom about 1/4 inch. Season with salt. Bring the water to a boil. Place a lid on the pot and let the broccoli steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and let the broccoli cool, allowing any remaining steam to escape.Bring a large pasta pot of water and salt to a boil. Cook the fettuccine, reserving a cup of the pasta water. Add the wine to the chicken and let most of it condense down. In a small sauce pot, add 1 1/4 cup chicken stock and 1/3 cup SOS mix. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until thickened. Turn off the heat, add the Smart Balance and 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth. Drain the pasta and add it, along with the broccoli to the chicken in the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over all and add a small amount of the pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is thin enough to coat everything in the skillet. Serve, top with remaining parmesan cheese.


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