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High Protein Creamy Chicken Alfredo
by Jalalsamfit
recipe medium Italian-inspired

High Protein Creamy Chicken Alfredo

A single-serve creamy chicken alfredo pasta made with a low-fat milk and cream cheese sauce blended with Parmesan and pasta water. The chicken is seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and paprika, cooked until golden, then combined with sauteed onions, garlic, and the silky sauce over pasta. Only 542 calories and incredibly satisfying.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
2 Servings
high-protein pasta chicken alfredo creamy fat-loss italian-inspired easy

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 160 g pasta (dry weight)
alfredo sauce
  • 200 ml low-fat milk
  • 80 g low-fat cream cheese
  • 25 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 0.5 tsp Italian herbs
  • 80 ml pasta water
chicken
  • 300 g chicken breast
chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
garnish
  • 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 10 g Parmesan cheese (grated) optional
pasta base
  • 50 g onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves (chopped)

Steps

  1. 1
    Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8 minutes. Reserve pasta water before draining.
    ~10 min
  2. 2
    Season chicken breast with garlic powder, Italian herbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
    ~2 min
  3. 3
    Blend low-fat milk, low-fat cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and pasta water until smooth.
    ~2 min
  4. 4
    Cook the chicken in a pan on medium heat for 5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    In the same pan, add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add the Alfredo sauce and bring to a light bubble.
    ~5 min
  6. 6
    Add the cooked pasta and the chicken. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

542
Calories
50g
Protein
50g
Carbs
12g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Chicken Alfredo is a beloved Italian-American comfort food. This high-protein version swaps heavy cream for a blended low-fat cream cheese and milk sauce, delivering the same indulgent creaminess with significantly fewer calories.
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