Do you love chicken alfredo as much as we do, but are sometimes worried about all of the cream and fat that goes into that luxurious sauce? Well, what if we told you that it's possible to have your cake and eat it too with a delicious and healthier version of a creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo with a secret ingredient that won't make you feel guilty? Good, right? And this dish is twice as enticing because it features surprise ingredients and a surprise guest - Donal Skehan is here to help us cook this amazing recipe!

One-Pot Guilt-Free Chicken Alfredo
Adapted from Yogurt Fettuccine Alfredo

Notes

To make this dish even healthier, use whole wheat noodles.

Ingredients

1. 1 pound fettuccine noodles


2. 
   1 small garlic clove, chopped


3. 
   1 cup plain yogurt


4. 
   1 tablespoon butter


5. 
   1/2 teaspoon salt


6. 
   1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning


7. 
   1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes


8. 
   1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese


9. 
   Dash of pepper


10. 
    Dash of nutmeg


11. 
    2 chicken breasts, grilled


12. 
    Parsley

Directions

1. Bring a stockpot of water to a boil and add the pasta and simmer according to the directions on the box.


2. Chop the garlic and add it to the boiling water with the pasta.


3. In a large mixing bowl, add the yogurt, salt, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Give the mixture a stir.


4. Once the noodles are cooked through, turn off the heat, strain, and return the noodles to the hot pot. Add the butter and toss so the pasta is coated.


5. Carefully add the pasta to the yogurt mixture and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.


6. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and give it another toss. Serve with half a chicken breast on top, a sprinkle of parsley, extra cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg.

Information Category Pasta, Main Dishes Cuisine Italian Yield 4 Servings Total Time 20 minutes