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High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Pasta

Creamy chicken pasta made with a smooth cottage cheese and Parmesan sauce for an easy, protein-packed weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water plus more as needed
  • Fresh parsley optional
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve at least 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and 1/4 cup pasta water until smooth.
  • Add pasta to the cooked chicken and reduce the heat to low.
  • Pour in the cottage cheese sauce and toss until coated. Add pasta water as necessary for a creamy consistency.
  • Warm gently without boiling. Garnish with Parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes and serve.