Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Name: Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound chicken tenders (✅); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour; 1 cup chicken stock (✅); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon tamari; 3/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided (✅); 2 cups broccoli; 12 ounces gluten-free fettuccini noodles (prepared per box instructions)

Our healthy chicken alfredo with broccoli and chicken tenderloins is a creamy alfredo that kids love but is lower in calories and fat. Made with gluten-free pasta, chicken broth, Greek yogurt, and parmesan cheese it’s going to become a staple meal.

As an alfredo without heavy cream, you might be wondering if this recipe will even be flavorful. We promise this creamy chicken alfredo recipe is a comfort food that the whole family is going to request time and time again.

For more gluten-free comfort favorites, check out Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie, Gluten-Free Shepards Pie, Gluten Free Fried Chicken and No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese.

chicken fettuccini alfredo with broccoli

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Our chicken broccoli pasta has all the flavor that kids crave with the nutrient-rich ingredients that parents are looking for! It is an easy chicken alfredo that features steamed broccoli to add nutrition and color to the dish.

We also love to top this dish with red pepper flakes or cracked black pepper for extra flavor. We do admit we weren’t sure how low sodium, low-fat fettuccini recipe would turn out…but it’s pretty amazing!

This pasta with chicken and broccoli can be featured for dinner any night of the week. It is especially appreciated on cold winter or rainy summer nights.

The best part of this healthy chicken pasta is it is a complete meal in itself. No need to make extra side dishes to pair with this recipe!

To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound chicken tenders ✅
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1 cup chicken stock ✅
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon tamari
3/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided ✅
2 cups broccoli
12 ounces gluten-free fettuccini noodles prepared per box instructions

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

How To Make

Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan and let the pan get hot. Add the chicken tenders. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 165°F.

Remove chicken from the sauté pan and set aside.

Pro Tip: You can use shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken for this recipe if you are limited on time.

Steam the broccoli

Place in a microwave-safe dish with about 1-2 tablespoons of water. Cover. Heat for 3 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender.

broth poured into saute pan for homemade roux

Make the roux

Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil into the pan and add the garlic. Let the garlic cook for about 30 seconds. When you start to smell the fragrance of garlic, it is done cooking.

Next whisk in the flour. Slowly add the chicken stock to the flour mixture, whisking until smooth. Stir in Greek Yogurt, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, tamari, and pepper.

Remove from heat.

additional ingredients added to roux in pan for alfredo sauce

Combine sauce and pasta

Toss Alfredo sauce with cooked fettuccini noodles and steamed broccoli. Add the chicken tenderloins on top or slice and toss into the pasta.

Serve

Serve topped with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

tongs mixing gluten free chicken fettuccini alfredo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a single batch serve?

A single batch makes enough for 8 servings if portions are 3/4 – 1 cup depending on how large you chop the broccoli and chicken.

How to store?

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

How to reheat?

Reheat on the stovetop on low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals to prevent the alfredo sauce from separating.

Can you make additional sides?

Of course! While a complete meal in itself, you can absolutely make additional side dishes to serve alongside such as Gluten Free Dinner Rolls, Fruit Salad, or Brussels Sprout Apple Salad.

tongs mixing fettuccini alfredo with steamed broccoli

top down view of healthy chicken fettuccini alfredo

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Chicken tenderloins, chicken breasts or chicken thighs can be used in this recipe. You can also swap the tenderloins with canned or rotisserie chicken if short on time.
To test the internal temperature of chicken, insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the chicken.
A roux is made for various dishes like mac and cheese, gravies, soups, casseroles, etc… to thicken the dish. This healthy alfredo is thick and creamy because of the homemade roux.
To cook gluten-free noodles, read the side or back of the box. Each brand of pasta can cook differently so it is important to read the instructions each time.

healthy chicken fettuccini alfredo in a bowl with fork

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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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