Chicken Alfredo with Bacon, Mushrooms, Spinach, and Broccoli

Chicken Alfredo with Bacon, Mushrooms, Spinach, and Broccoli, along with the SmartPoints calculation.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Alfredo:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or a lighter alternative)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or whole wheat for a healthier option)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Bacon:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, add a little olive oil if needed and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
4. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Then add the broccoli and cook until tender. Finally, stir in the spinach until wilted.
5. Make the Sauce:
   • Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
6. Combine:
   • Add the cooked fettuccine, bacon, and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve:
   • Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

SmartPoints Calculation

To calculate SmartPoints, you can use the following estimates based on common ingredient values. Note that actual SmartPoints may vary based on specific brands and quantities used.

• Chicken Breast (2 pieces): 0 points
• Bacon (4 slices): 8 points
• Mushrooms (8 oz): 0 points
• Spinach (2 cups): 0 points
• Broccoli (2 cups): 0 points
• Garlic (3 cloves): 0 points
• Heavy Cream (1 cup): 26 points (consider using light cream for fewer points)
• Parmesan Cheese (1 cup): 10 points
• Fettuccine (8 oz): 12 points (whole wheat may be lower)
• Butter (2 tablespoons): 7 points

Total SmartPoints

• Total Points: 63 points
• Servings: 4 (approximately 16 points per serving, adjust based on actual ingredients used)

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and quantities to suit your dietary needs and preferences! Enjoy your meal!