Weeknights just have to be easy for me. Sometimes I don't have a clue what I'm doing for dinner until I actually get home from work. The night I made this was one of those nights in particular. My day was so busy that I didn't have time to think about dinner until I was driving home. Fortunately I had some chicken cutlets thawed in the refrigerator, so I at least knew I would be doing something with chicken. I started to think about what I could do when I remembered I had some fat free half and half in the fridge too. Hence, quick and easy Chicken Alfredo became our dinner that evening!
I am submitting this post to this week's Presto Pasta Nights. This week the host will be by the founder of Presto Pasta Nights, Ruth of Once Upon a Feast. You can join in by sending your submission to Ruth. You can find the guidelines on the PPN website. Ruth is also looking for some future hosts. Let her know if you would like to participate and host a week of PPN! If you love pasta as much as I do (and several others who participate) you don't want to miss out!
- 1 lb Chicken Cutlets, diced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-¼ cup fat free half and half
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package.
- While pasta is cooking, In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and stir fry one minute. Add chicken pieces and cook until pieces are no longer pink. Add salt and pepper to season.
- Mix half and half and cornstarch together until combined. Add to chicken. Heat and stir until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in cheese. Toss in drained pasta, garnish with parsley and serve.
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO - PIN IT!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Mmmmm I love chicken alfredo...delicious!
Coleens Recipes says
It just so happens I have a bunch of baked chicken in the fridge and I was wondering what to do with it....your recipe is perfect, thank you.
Flapjack Recipes says
Sounds delicious for this chicken recipe! It's make me hungry 🙂 i can't wait to eat this!
Purabi Naha says
Chicken Alfredo sounds great! And the way you made it just looks perfect. I am saving this recipe and i am going to try it very soon!
Angie's Recipes says
I seriously want this delicious chicken alfredo for the lunch! yum yum!
teresa says
i'd win some serious points with my husband if i made this for him, delicious! and beautiful pics too!
Ruth Daniels says
Sometimes the best meals are those spontaneous ones. This one looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Easy quick meals are the best! Looks like a good low fat one too.
Cooking Rookie says
So yummy and creamy! Great recipe 🙂
glutenfreehappytummy.com says
that looks so delicious! rich and creamy! thanks for sharing!
Barbara Bakes says
Looks like a perfect weeknight meal.
Chef Dennis says
sorry to leave this here but couldn't find your email, I saw one of your posts on this site
http://foodnetwork.net16.net/
Dennis
Lynda says
This looks really good...I'm needing some low fat meal ideas, so this one is a keeper!