Healthier 30 Minute Chicken Spinach Alfredo

Lighten up classic Fettuccine Alfredo with this easy chicken spinach alfredo pasta recipe! Ready in 30 minutes with no heavy cream. 

Recipe by: lifeasastrawberry.com

Servings: 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. penne pasta

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 Tbsp. all purpose flour

2 cups skim milk

2 Tbsp. light cream cheese

1.5 cups parmesan cheese

2 cupscooked shredded chicken

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the penne in very salty water until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a separate large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
3. Add flour to butter and whisk to combine and form a roux. Let roux cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add milk a little at a time, whisking constantly to work out any lumps. Milk will thicken up quickly at the beginning, but as you whisk the rest of the milk in it will loosen the sauce. READ MORE

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