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Easy Chicken Alfredo Brussel Sprouts
Homemade chicken alfredo loaded with chicken chunks and Brussels sprouts for a low-carb option. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved if too big
- 1 Cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ Cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces) and cook until golden brown. Season with a pinch of Salt and pepper, to taste, then set aside on a plate.
- Add remaining oil and sauté the 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts until it starts to brown.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk 1 Cup Milk of choice, 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced), 1 tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, a pinch of salt & pepper, and 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, until well combined.
- Pour the milk mixture over the Brussels sprouts and stir to deglaze the pan. Lower the heat and simmer until sauce thickens and sprouts are tender.
- Return the chicken back to the pan and stir in the ¼ Cup Shredded Cheese. Continue to cook until everything is hot and melty.
- Take off the heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley and ground pepper if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use any other veggies like broccoli or green beans in place of Brussels sprouts if you like.
- Do not overcook the chicken, or they will be dry and rubbery.
- Any other oil would work instead of avocado oil.
- Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
1401mg
(40%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1907IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
197mg
(219%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1401mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1907IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 197mg | 219% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.