Chicken Alfredo
This lightened-up Chicken Alfredo takes center stage with its creamy sauce, which coats and clings perfectly to the noodles, surpassing many restaurant versions that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Add Day of Cooking:
- 8 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 10 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets frozen, optional
- 8 oz Pasta, Uncooked fettuchini, penne, or another favorite
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipes name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker, and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to liquid.
- Add 8 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and mix well.
- Add 10 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets, and cook an additional 20-30 minutes in the slow cooker. If the broccoli bag is steamable, you can steam it first in the microwave and then add it to the pot, mix, and serve without additional cooking.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add to pot and stir until combined.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
- Can also be served over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 43gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 1006mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 906IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Chicken Alfredo Bag Label
