Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo

Name: Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 lbs packet penne pasta; 1 cup reserved pasta water; 2 tablespoons light butter of choice; 1 medium brown onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lbs skinless chicken breast tenders; 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree; 2 cups skim/low fat milk; 2 cups broccoli florets; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder; 1 pinch Salt to season

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
514 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo

Heidi Ellis

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A creamy and healthier alfredo sauce made with pumpkin instead of flour, with tender chicken breast pieces and broccoli. Perfect with any pasta.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lbs packet penne pasta (or any pasta)
1 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons light butter of choice
1 medium brown onion sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
1 lbs skinless chicken breast tenders cubed
1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree canned or fresh, steamed until soft
2 cups skim/low fat milk
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
1 pinch Salt to season

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Instructions

Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to packet directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the water for later use.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add butter. As soon as it starts to fry and sizzle, add onion and cook until transparent. Add the garlic, and fry until garlic becomes fragrant (about a minute). Add the chicken and stir it through the onion and garlic. Cook until chicken changes in colour. Add the pumpkin and milk, continuously stirring until it combines and begins to simmer and thicken. Add the broccoli and parmesan cheese, stock powder and salt. Mix well and cook until chicken has cooked through and broccoli is cooked to your liking. Pour the reserved pasta water into the pan in ¼ cup increments, stirring between each addition, until you gain the consistency you like. (If you need too, add a little extra milk for a thinner sauce).
Gently stir the pasta through the sauce and serve with extra parmesan cheese!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 514kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 552mg (23%) Potassium 868mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 11.726IU (0%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 514 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	514kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	72g	24%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	552mg	23%
Potassium	868mg	18%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	11.726IU	0%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	234mg	23%
Iron	3mg	17%