High-Protein Greek Alfredo Recipe
You want creamy pasta without the guilt spiral, so this High-Protein Greek Alfredo Recipe delivers richness while pretending to support your goals.
Because heavy sauces feel risky, this lighter, velvety situation brings protein, flavor, and just enough balance to keep things impressively under control.
High-Protein Greek Alfredo Recipe
Creamy, high-protein Alfredo made lighter with Greek yogurt
Ingredients
- Pasta fettuccine or penne: 250g
- Greek yogurt: 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese grated: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Cooked chicken breast sliced: 2 cups
- 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, sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned.
- Lower heat, then whisk in Greek yogurt, milk, and parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked chicken, salt, and pepper, stirring gently to combine.
- Toss cooked pasta into sauce, mixing until evenly coated and heated through.
- Add spinach if using, cook briefly until wilted, then serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 480
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Calcium: 25%
- Vitamin B12: 20%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Zinc: 18%
- Keep heat low when adding yogurt to avoid curdling.
- Add lemon juice for brightness and balance.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother texture.
