High Protein Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Let's face it, we could all use a new recipe for Chicken.  This high protein Chicken Alfredo Recipe is great for meal prep and won't dissapoint

Approximate nutrition info per serving 

• 550 Calories
• 62g Protein
• 48g Carbs
• 10g fat

INGREDIENTS (MAKES 8 SERVINGS) 

Chicken Base:

• 2lbs Diced Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast (raw weight)
• 1 Lemon (juiced)
• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp Onion Powder, 1.5 Tsp Italian Herb Seasoning, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Diced Onion
• 4 Diced Garlic Cloves
• 90g Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 250ml Chicken Stock
• 640g Pasta (dry weight - Vetta Smart Penne Pasta)

Protein Alfredo Sauce:

• 500g Low Fat/Fat Free Cottage Cheese
• 50g Light Cream Cheese
• 100ml Milk
• 45g Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Tsp Italian Herb Seasoning

DIRECTIONS

1. If you haven't already - cube the chicken and place it in a crock pot
2. add the remaining ingredients (minus the pasta) for the base to the crock pot and stir together and mix well
3. put cover on the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours

Protein Alfredo Sauce:

1. add all ingredient into a food processor or blender and blend until creamy

Combined dish:

1. when the chicken is almost done cooking the pasta at about half the cooking time (we want it to be firm so it does not come apart in when added later)
2. drain pasta well
3. add pasta and alfredo sauce to chicken in crock pot and still together
4. Cook in crock pot for an additional 30 minutes
5. if the dish isn't as creamy as you'd like, you can add a little more milk until it reaches your desired consistency
6. divide into 8 dishes (meal prep containers) and garnish with parsely and sprinkle a little extra parmesian cheese.

Reheating Instructions:

best stored in the freezer

add a tiny amount of milk and microwave for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 45-60 seconds.  You can add more milk after it's heated if you'd like to make it more creamy.