Protein: ~42g per serving
Calories: ~480 kcal (approx.)
Ingredients:
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 8 oz high-protein penne pasta
- Salt for boiling water
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
- Cut chicken breast into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
- Boil water with a pinch of salt.
- Cook high-protein pasta according to package instructions.
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
Step 3: Make Protein Alfredo Sauce
- Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce into a pan over low heat.
- Stir gently until warm and creamy.
- Add pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Add cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce.
- Mix until evenly coated.
- Top with seasoned chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving):
✅ 42g Protein
✅ 480 Calories
✅ High Protein
✅ Meal Prep Friendly
✅ Creamy Comfort Meal
