Roasted Garlic Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce with Chicken Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful twist on classic alfredo sauce with this Roasted Garlic Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce with Chicken recipe. The roasted garlic adds a depth of flavor, while the cottage cheese creates a lusciously creamy texture that pairs perfectly with tender chicken and your choice of pasta or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Frying, Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup lactose-free cottage cheese (such as Good Culture or Green Valley Organics)
- 1 head garlic
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cashew milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Healthy in a Hurry Cajun Seasoning
- 2 8-ounce boxes grain-free pasta (such as chickpea or cassava), cooked al dente
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Garlic: Cut the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken, pan fry until cooked through, and keep warm.
- Blend Sauce: In a blender, combine roasted garlic, cottage cheese, and cashew milk until smooth.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Melt ghee in a saucepan, add blended mixture, stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season and Heat: Add salt, pepper, nutmeg to sauce, cook until heated through and combined.
- Serve: Pour sauce over pasta or protein, top with chicken and herbs.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and serve the sauce over roasted vegetables or tofu.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or zoodles instead of traditional pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Roasted Garlic, Cottage Cheese, Alfredo Sauce, Chicken, Pasta, Creamy Sauce
