Chicken-Zucchini Alfredo

Serves: 3

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

51

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat

3

Add 1 clove garlic and cook 30 seconds

4

Add the zucchini, cover and cook until tender, stirring, about 6 minutes

5

Transfer to a bowl

6

Heat another tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat

7

Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook through, 2 to 3 minutes per side

8

Transfer to a plate

9

Cook the pasta in the boiling water as the label directs

10

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water; return the pasta to the pot

11

Meanwhile, whisk the flour and low-fat milk in a bowl

12

Place the remaining 1 clove garlic and 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, 30 seconds

13

Add the flour-milk mixture and bring to a boil, stirring

14

Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, 2 minutes

15

Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cheese; stir to melt, 1 minute

16

Cut the chicken into strips

17

Toss with the pasta, sauce, zucchini and parsley, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen

18

Photograph by Stephanie Foley