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Creamy Chicken Avocado Alfredo

Amber Gray
This recipe is a twist on classic Alfredo. This 30-minute meal is delicious, low fat, creamy and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 6
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz. box whole wheat spaghetti
  • 2 ripe avocados - skin and pitted removed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes washed & halved
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 pounds cooked sliced chicken breast

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • Place pasta back into the pot or put into a large bowl.
  • Place avocado, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Add ½ to ¾ cup pasta water to the food processor and blend again.
  • Toss pasta with avocado sauce and tomatoes. Add remaining pasta water, if needed.
  • Top with cheese and sliced chicken.

Notes

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. We also love a slice of bakery bread with our favorite pasta dishes. Who can resist fresh bread?!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
Keyword alfredo, avocado, chicken, easy recipes, healthy recipes, pasta
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