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Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo

This Healthy Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, high protein pasta recipe made with shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, and protein pasta for a lighter twist on classic Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy chicken Alfredo recipe is family friendly, meal prep approved, and packed with flavor while offering a healthier alternative to traditional heavy cream based pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta use protein pasta for added nutrition
  • 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare your chicken if needed. You can use rotisserie chicken, leftover baked chicken, or quickly cook and shred chicken breasts. Set aside.
  • Add the cottage cheese, whole milk, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, basil, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth. This step ensures your Alfredo sauce is creamy and not grainy.
  • Pour the blended sauce into a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Stir frequently and heat for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened. Do not allow the sauce to boil.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Let it warm for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta to the saucepan. Toss everything together until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with extra freshly grated Parmesan on top.

Notes

  • Plus if you add broccoli or other vegetables it will adjust the fiber even more
Optional Tip for Extra Creaminess
  • If you are adding a full pound of chicken, you can increase the milk by 2 to 3 tablespoons if you prefer a slightly looser, creamier sauce.
Additional Nutrition Info if using Protein Pasta
  • Increases Calories to 370 with 40g protein, 22g carbs, and 5g fiber
  • With protein pasta, this becomes a very high protein dinner at nearly 40 grams per serving. That is incredibly filling and great for busy weeknights, postpartum recovery, or active kids in sports.
  • It also keeps blood sugar more stable compared to traditional pasta, thanks to the added fiber and protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 35gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23.5mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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