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High-Protein Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Blackened Chicken

Healthier, creamy, high protein Alfredo pasta with blackened chicken.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups cottage cheese (@good_culture ofc)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan (freshly grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • olive oil (for sauce)

Chicken

  • chicken breast (marinade)
  • paprika (marinade)
  • garlic powder (marinade)
  • salt (marinade)
  • pepper (marinade)
  • olive oil (for marinade)
  • pasta water (reserved for sauce)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken all over with seasonings and olive oil, set aside and let marinate.

  2. 2

    Blend cottage cheese, parm, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until very smooth and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place a big pot of salted water over high heat.

  4. 4

    Once boiling, add your fettuccini (i used about 1/2-3/4 of a package).

  5. 5

    While your pasta is cooking, grill your chicken.

  6. 6

    Once your pasta is cooked to al dente, reserve about a cup of pasta water and drain.

  7. 7

    In a different skillet over low heat add your cooked pasta, your sauce, and 1/2 of your reserved pasta water.

  8. 8

    Mix well and add more pasta water if needed and the sauce is to the consistency of your liking.

  9. 9

    Add your pasta to bowls, top with sliced blackened chicken and parsley and enjoy!