Description
A creamy and healthy chicken Alfredo made with cauliflower sauce, perfect for a guilt-free pasta night.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions, adding salt to the water.
- Steam cauliflower until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Blend the cooked cauliflower with chicken broth and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine the cauliflower sauce with the cooked chicken.
- Mix in drained fettuccine and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally topping with extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a plant-based option, swap chicken for shrimp or tofu, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian