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High Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Chicken - Creamy, Comforting, and Weeknight Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (2% or 4% works best for creaminess)
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
  • Pasta or vegetables of choice for serving (fettuccine, penne, zucchini noodles, or steamed broccoli)

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  3. Sauté the garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter. When melted, add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Don’t brown it.
  4. Blend the sauce base: In a blender, add cottage cheese, chicken broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if using. Blend until completely smooth and silky, about 30–60 seconds.
  5. Thicken (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk cornstarch into the blended mixture before heating.
  6. Simmer the sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with the garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often, 2–3 minutes until it slightly thickens. Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
  7. Return chicken to the pan: Add chicken and any juices back to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 2 minutes to warm through.
  8. Finish and serve: Stir in parsley. Serve over cooked pasta or vegetables. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan.