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High Protein Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta

High Protein Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Grilled Chicken:
800g cubed chicken breast

1 tsp salt

2 tsp Italian herbs

1.5 tsp parsley

1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

1.5 tsp garlic powder

1.5 tsp paprika

2 tsp olive oil (optional)

20g light butter (for cooking & finishing)

Creamy Alfredo Pasta:
210g uncooked (520g cooked) pasta (fettuccine preferred)

80g chopped white onion

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp Italian herbs

1 tsp parsley

0.5 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

1 tsp paprika

150g tomato sauce/passata

300ml light evaporated milk

130g light cream cheese

30g grated parmesan cheese

Optional: Pasta water to thin the sauce if needed


Instructions

Cook the Chicken:
Heat a pan over medium-high. Cook chicken cubes 3–4 mins per side. Lower heat, stir in butter, mix well, and set aside.

Build the Sauce:
Sauté onions for 5–6 mins until soft. Add garlic and seasonings. Stir for a minute, then add tomato sauce and let simmer for 5 mins on low.

Make it Creamy:
Pour in evaporated milk and stir in cream cheese. Let it melt and thicken, then add parmesan. Use pasta water if sauce gets too thick.

Notes

Toss & Serve:
Mix cooked fettuccine into the sauce. Serve topped with grilled chicken or mix it all in for full flavor in every bite.

To Reheat:
Warm on low with a splash of milk, cover with lid for 5 mins.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 595
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 59g