This Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo is the perfect low calorie, high protein comfort meal! This alfredo is also way lower in fat than your typical alfredo because I substituted those heavy creams, butter & cheeses typically used with low fat cottage cheese! This alfredo is TOO GOOD. It tastes IDENTICAL to your typical alfredo. When you take your first bite you are going to be in heaven let me tell you.
This dish is gluten free and you could easily make it dairy free by using a cheese substitute that fits your dietary needs.
You can make this dish even higher in protein by using a protein chickpea pasta!
Be sure to try my Low Carb Angel Food Cake as well!
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What You Will Need:
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 cup 1% small curd cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. cooked pasta of choice – I like using either chickpea pasta or the Jovial brand fettuccini noodles.
- 10 oz. veggies, such as peas or broccoli
- 1 lb. grilled, diced chicken breast
How To Make It
- Blend the almond milk, cottage cheese, cornstarch, and spices in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Pour the mixture in a large pan or wok (I have a HexClad Hybrid Wok). Add the parmesan cheese.
- Cook over medium heat until heated through and smooth and the cheese has melted. Add any additional seasonings to taste, if desired.
- Add in your cooked pasta, veggies, and chicken. Allow the flavors to soak in and heat through for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately & enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
If you end up having any leftovers, you can store them in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. I like to let mine defrost a few hours before I want to enjoy it again in my fridge for that perfect creamy consistency.
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Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo
This Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo is the perfect low calorie, high protein comfort meal! This alfredo is also way lower in fat than your typical alfredo because I substituted those heavy creams, butter & cheeses typically used with low fat cottage cheese! This alfredo is TOO GOOD. It tastes IDENTICAL to your typical alfredo. When you take your first bite you are going to be in heaven let me tell you.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Blend the milk, cottage cheese, cornstarch, and spices in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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Pour the mixture in a large pan or wok (I have a HexClad Hybrid Wok). Add the parmesan cheese.
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Cook over medium heat until heated through and smooth and the cheese has melted. Add any additional seasonings to taste, if desired.
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Add in your cooked pasta, peas, and chicken. Allow the flavors to soak in and heat through for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately & enjoy!
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 340kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.1g10%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 70mg24%
- Sodium 762.9mg32%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.4g14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 30.5g61%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding. Macros can very depending on brands you use.
User Reviews
I tried this recipe last night and it was a big hit! I wasn’t sure how I would like a low cal version, but I didn’t miss anything. The spices were on point and the sauce was creamy. I didn’t notice any strange taste from the cottage cheese, which is something I was concerned about.
Hey Carolyn! Woo! I love to hear that. This is one of my favorites. You would have no idea that this alfredo is made with cottage cheese!