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High-Protein Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Meal Prep)
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High-Protein Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Meal Prep)
For the Sauce
Instructions
1
Cook high-protein pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning.
3
Cook chicken until fully cooked and slightly browned, then remove from heat.
4
In a separate saucepan over low heat, combine blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Fairlife milk, parmesan, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5
Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and heated through.
6
Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
7
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. Store leftovers in airtight containers for meal prep.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prevent Sauce Separation 🥛Keep your sauce off direct high heat and temper the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese by whisking them with warm sauce gradually before adding to the pan to prevent curdling and maintain that creamy texture.
- Season the Chicken First 🧂Apply Cajun seasoning to chicken breasts 30 minutes before cooking so the spices penetrate the meat deeply, creating bold flavor throughout rather than just on the surface.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente 🍝Cook your high-protein pasta 1-2 minutes under the package time so it remains firm when mixed with the sauce and during reheating, preventing it from becoming mushy during meal prep storage.
- Build Umami Depth 🧄Toast your garlic powder and onion powder in the butter for 30 seconds before adding other sauce ingredients to bloom their flavors and create a richer, more complex base.
- Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water to adjust sauce consistency when reheating—the starch helps the sauce cling to noodles better and creates a silkier texture than adding cold milk.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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