High-Protein Cajun Chicken Alfredo

A flavorful, high-protein pasta dish perfect for meal prep, weight loss, and muscle gain.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breast, diced
• 8 oz high-protein pasta (Banza, Barilla Protein+ or carbe diem)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to spice level)
• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
• 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup Fairlife protein milk
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Give the pasta a good bubble bath in salted water until soft.
2. Dice the chicken into bite-sized strips and season with Cajun seasoning.
3. Cook the seasoned chicken on a medium-high heat pan until golden brown and remove from the pan.
4. In the same pan, make the sauce by adding the milk, Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, and the dry seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt & pepper.
5. Stir the sauce until it is smooth.
6. Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan and mix until well incorporated.
7. Sprinkle parsley on top for garnish.
8. Divide the dish into four meal prep containers.

Recipe Source: “https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL7uX0guT0m/?igsh=djE3aWFqcW1hbW1t"