Description
A lighter, high-protein version of classic Alfredo pasta, perfect for satisfying creamy cravings while meeting your nutrition goals. This recipe is great for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 16 ounces cottage cheese blended until smooth
- 4 cloves garlic slivered
- 1.25 cups parmigiano reggiano shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium/high heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the salt and pepper. Once the olive oil is hot, add the thighs. Cook on one side for 5-6 minutes, then flip over and sear for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, thinly slice the chicken.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 3-5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- To the same skillet, add 2 additional teaspoons olive oil and the slivered garlic. Saute until the garlic starts to brown. Pour in the blended cottage cheese, 1 cup parmesan, and milk. Turn heat to low and whisk until the parmesan has melted.
- Remove the sauce from heat, then add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with additional cracked black pepper, the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan, and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe was developed to offer a creamy texture using cottage cheese as a base, providing a lighter alternative to traditional heavy cream sauces.
- This dish works well for batch cooking; divide portions into containers after cooling for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 150
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