High-Protein Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo ✨ ** 8 servings, each serving has 50 g of protein and 550 calories! For the Chicken: • 2 ½ lbs chicken breast • 1 tbsp garlic salt • 2 tsp Italian seasoning • 2 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp black pepper • ½ tsp paprika (optional) • 2 ½ tbsp avocado oil For the Fettuccine Alfredo: • 1 lb fettuccine, cooked al dente • 1 ½ cups reserved pasta water • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese • 16 oz 2% cottage cheese • 4 oz Philadelphia ⅓ less fat cream cheese • ½ cup milk • 2 garlic cloves, grated • 1 tsp garlic salt • salt and black pepper, to taste • 1 tbsp unsalted butter • Parsley for garnish Instructions: For the Chicken: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. To a large Ziploc bag, add the chicken breast with all the seasoning and 2 tbsp avocado oil. Seal the bag and massage the chicken until evenly coated. 3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add ½ tbsp oil. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes on each side until golden. 4. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 5. Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing. 6.Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 ½ cups of pasta water, drain the rest. 2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, milk, ⅓ cup of reserved pasta water, garlic salt and blend until smooth. 3. In a deep skillet or pot, melt the butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. 4. Pour the blended Alfredo sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly. 5. Stir in 1/2 parmesan cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, toss, and add more reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. 7. Plate the fettuccine Alfredo and top with the sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and the remaining parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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