Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo
A creamy, high-protein Alfredo made by blending cottage cheese with Parmesan.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4
Protein~45g / serving
Calories~480 / serving
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A creamy, high-protein Alfredo made by blending cottage cheese with Parmesan. This one takes 30 min start to finish and serves 4. It earned a spot in our high protein deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 30 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: high-protein, weeknight
Our best tip: Warm the sauce gently. Boiling it can make cottage cheese grainy.
About the protein number: it's an estimate per serving based on the ingredients listed. Brands and portions vary, so check your labels if you're tracking closely.
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Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Protein~45g / serving
Calories~480 / serving
Servings4
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season the chicken with half the salt and sear in the oil until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice.
- Blend the cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, garlic, pepper and remaining salt until silky smooth.
- Toss the hot pasta with the sauce and spinach over low heat, loosening with pasta water, then top with the chicken.
Notes: Warm the sauce gently. Boiling it can make cottage cheese grainy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
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