Description
A creamy, protein-rich pasta dish perfect for meal prep, featuring chicken thighs and a smooth cottage cheese Alfredo sauce.
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 with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the thighs. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- In the same skillet, add 2 teaspoons olive oil and garlic. Sauté until garlic browns. Add the blended cottage cheese, 1 cup parmesan, and milk. Whisk on low heat until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Garnish with remaining parmesan, black pepper, and parsley.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: high-protein, chicken sausage, Alfredo, meal prep, healthy pasta