Chicken Alfredo With a Twist USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Whole Grains: This rich and creamy recipe gives ordinary chicken alfredo a healthy twist, combining fat-free half and half with canned cream of chicken soup and whole-wheat rotini noodles.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 1 cup provides 2¼ oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1¼ oz equivalent grains.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ cups Rotini pasta, whole-wheat, dry (10 oz)
- 2 cans (two 10¾ oz cans) Low-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups Fat-free half and half
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
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Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Gradually stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered about 8-10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
- Mix soup, half-and-half, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and chicken in a large pot. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Combine noodles and sauce right before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Chicken Alfredo With a Twist USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
1 cup
Calories
345
Total Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
572
mg
25
%
Total Carbohydrate
41
g
14
%
Dietary Fiber
3
g
13
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
450
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
174
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes
Keep noodles and sauce separate until serving time. Sauce will thicken upon standing.
Yield / Volume
