Alfredo Sauce (light and protein-packed)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c milk, or more to taste
• 1 c frozen (or fresh, packed) spinach or kale
• 2 T butter 
• 2 T cream cheese
• 4 T Parmesan
• 1/4 t garlic powder
• 1/4 t onion powder
• 1 c pureed white beans
• 1 c diced cooked chicken, optional
• 4 c diced frozen broccoli, thawed (16 oz freezer bag)

Directions:

1. In a blender (or blender cup), puree milk and spinach until smooth, adding more milk if necessary.
2. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cheeses. Mix in seasonings, spinach mixture, and bean puree.
3. Add chicken and broccoli and heat through. If sauce is to thick, add a little more milk.
4. Enjoy your protein-packed, light and tasty sauce! Goes well over gnocchi, pasta, or in braided dinner bread.