High-Protein Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Blackened Chicken
Healthier, creamy, high protein Alfredo pasta with blackened chicken.
Ingredients
Pasta
Chicken
Creamy Alfredo pasta made lighter with cottage cheese and Parmesan, topped with blackened chicken.
Directions
- 1
Season chicken all over with seasonings and olive oil, set aside and let marinate.
- 2
Blend cottage cheese, parm, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until very smooth and set aside.
- 3
Place a big pot of salted water over high heat.
- 4
Once boiling, add your fettuccini (i used about 1/2-3/4 of a package).
- 5
While your pasta is cooking, grill your chicken.
- 6
Once your pasta is cooked to al dente, reserve about a cup of pasta water and drain.
- 7
In a different skillet over low heat add your cooked pasta, your sauce, and 1/2 of your reserved pasta water.
- 8
Mix well and add more pasta water if needed and the sauce is to the consistency of your liking.
- 9
Add your pasta to bowls, top with sliced blackened chicken and parsley and enjoy!
