Description
High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bowl is a healthy comfort meal with creamy Alfredo flavor, lean chicken, and a protein-packed cottage cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 400g), cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 cup broccoli, steamed
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
5. Lower heat and pour sauce into the skillet. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes while stirring.
6. Add spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and mix until coated.
8. Prepare pasta or rice and divide into bowls.
9. Top with chicken Alfredo mixture and add steamed broccoli.
10. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese well for a smooth sauce texture.
- Use low heat to prevent sauce from curdling.
- Add extra milk if sauce becomes too thick.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg