# Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese

An easy, healthier, protein-packed chicken alfredo mac and cheese.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- water
- salt
- 170 g pasta
- 400 g chicken breast, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/3 cup low fat cheese
- 1/4 cup light parmesan
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water.
2. Cook chopped chicken breast with olive oil and spices (salt, pepper, paprika, italian seasoning, onion powder, minced garlic).
3. Combine milk, pasta water, low fat cheese, light parmesan, optional cream cheese, italian seasoning, and chili flakes to create the sauce.
4. Stir the sauce over heat until thickened.
5. Combine the cooked pasta and chicken with the alfredo cheese sauce.

## Tips

- Use any pasta shape like macaroni or cavatappi.
- Use 1 tsp of garlic powder as a substitute for minced garlic.
- Optional topping: chopped parsley and more chili flakes.
- Have patience when stirring the sauce to let it thicken.
- Make in large batches and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add a touch of flour to the sauce as it cooks to speed up the thickening process.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1242072591271798
- Creator: Healthy Cook
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6fe7c61c-d781-499f-a795-6fa08089dfd5
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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