Weeknights = simple meals...But now that I've added healthy to my diet it seems to take more effort (You know, chopping all the healthy veggies). One of my main goals when cooking is to use ingredients that I already have without having to run to the grocery (Aka. Dollar General since I live in the b.f.e.), So tonight I had to think creatively of what I could make besides the usual spaghetti, taco salad, etc.

Then it dawned on me...Chicken Alfredo! I LOVE Chicken Alfredo!

Then I remembered these things called calories...and fat...So I decided to create my own healthy version of Chicken & Spinach Alfredo. Note: I already have a plan on how to make this healthier, and will post newer version if it turns out :)

So here goes...

Step 1: Boil 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless breast & shred.

Step 2: Chop 1 onion and 1 green bell pepper. Place in a stainless steel pot with 1 tbsp evoo and saute for about 3 minutes.

Step 3: Add 1 tbsp butter to Peppers and onion, stir until melted. Then add 1 tbsp flour and mix, let it cook for about 30 seconds.

Step 4: Add 1 cup chicken broth (I saved the broth when I cooked my chicken), stir and let thicken.

Step 5: Add 1/2 cup white wine, stir and thicken.

Step 6: Add 1 1/2 cup milk (I used 2%, but plan to use 1% next time to cut fat and calories), stir and thicken.

Step 7: Add 2 cups fresh spinach, cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8: Grate 2 cloves fresh garlic, and add 1 tsp italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground pepper. Next grate 1/2 of a whole nutmeg (That's right! Grate it, you will love it!! I always grate fresh nutmeg anytime I cook with dark, leafy green veggies!).

Step 9: Add chicken, cook for another 2 minutes or until chicken is warmed through again.

Step 10: Add 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese to you pasta (I used spaghetti).

Step 11: Then add your chicken mixture and use your spaghetti slotted spoon and toss together.

Step 12: Enjoy!!! I swear all the boys thought it was yummy and would never have known it was a healthy version if I had not have told them.