Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Chicken Pasta is creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. It is lighter and higher in protein than classic Alfredo, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or whole-wheat)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup milk or reserved pasta water
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Blend the sauce: In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and milk (or pasta water). Blend 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Warm gently: Pour the sauce into a large skillet or pot. Warm over low heat, stirring gently—do not boil.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss until evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed.
- Season & serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Adjust seasonings based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Cottage Cheese, Alfredo Chicken Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipe