Description
A creamy, high-protein pasta sauce made with cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and tender chicken. A healthier twist on the viral classic, packed with casein and whey protein for sustained energy.
Ingredients
1.5 cups cottage cheese (2% or 4% fat, small curd)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
12 oz high-protein chickpea or lentil pasta
Instructions
Season cubed chicken breast with salt, pepper, and half of the dried Italian seasoning
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until fully browned and cooked through
Combine cottage cheese, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth in a high-speed blender
Blend until completely smooth with no lumps
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
Pour cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken; toss to coat
Add the cottage cheese sauce, then stir in Parmesan cheese
Season with remaining Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes
Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is heated through
Notes
For richer flavor, use 4% cottage cheese
Substitute cream of mushroom soup or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Sun-dried tomatoes packed in water can be used by reducing oil-packed variant by 1/2
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: Cooking/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg