25g Protein Chicken Alfredo Recipe
You want creamy pasta that actually contributes something, so this 25g Protein Chicken Alfredo Recipe delivers indulgence without completely sabotaging your goals.
Because bland “healthy” meals feel suspicious, this rich, velvety dish brings protein, flavor, and just enough balance to keep things confidently under control.
25g Protein Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Creamy chicken Alfredo with high protein and rich flavor
Ingredients
- Pasta fettuccine: 250g
- Chicken breast sliced: 400g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese grated: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Spinach optional: 1 cup
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sliced chicken until fully done and lightly golden.
- Remove chicken, then sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, milk, and parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, mix well, then add cooked pasta and toss until coated.
- Add spinach if using, cook briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 520
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Calcium: 25%
- Vitamin B12: 20%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Zinc: 15%
- Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother sauce.
- Add garlic generously for deeper flavor.
- Keep heat low when adding cream to avoid splitting.
