Chicken Alfredo With a Twist USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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Chicken Alfredo With a Twist USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Recipes for Home, Home

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper

Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)

Program Meal Component: Grains, Meats, Meat Alternates

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Boil

Multicultural Region: Europe

6 Servings

Calories: 345

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)

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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)

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.

Notes

Keep noodles and sauce separate until serving time. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

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