Makeover Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 * 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 6 * 6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 3 * 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided
• 1/2 * 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 * 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 * 3 cups fat-free milk
• 1 * 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 * 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, Italian seasoning and 2 garlic cloves in 1 tablespoon butter until chicken is no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
* In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining butter until tender. Add remaining garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream.
* Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and reserved chicken; cook and stir until heated through.
* Drain fettuccine; serve with sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon of remaining Parmesan cheese. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup fettuccine with 1 cup sauce equals 462 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 766 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 35 g protein.