High-Protein Alfredo Pasta
A creamy, protein‑packed Alfredo pasta that balances indulgence with nutrition. Tender chicken cubes mingle with a rich Parmesan‑cream sauce while the fettuccine stays perfectly al dente, delivering about 65 g of protein per serving.
Maker: TheDreamscape
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35 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 7 1/10 oz fettuccine
- 7 1/10 oz chicken breast
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes; reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- 3While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add the cubed chicken breast to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- 5Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- 6In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- 7Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer; let it reduce slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
- 8Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- 9Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- 10Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, mixing thoroughly so every strand is coated; adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 11If the sauce needs loosening, incorporate a little more reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- 12Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
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- How long does it take to make High-Protein Alfredo Pasta?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High-Protein Alfredo Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High-Protein Alfredo Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by TheDreamscape on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.