High-Protein Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This high-protein chicken Alfredo pasta delivers creamy confidence, gym-friendly fuel, and zero patience for boring diet food.
Silky sauce hugs hearty bites for women who want comfort without compromising strength or standards.
Basically, it’s indulgence that lifts weights and minds its macros.
High-Protein Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
A creamy vegan Alfredo pasta made with plant-based chicken and a protein-rich dairy-free sauce for satisfying, balanced comfort.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup cooking water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and plant-based chicken, cooking five minutes until lightly golden.
- Blend silken tofu, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cornflour, salt, pepper, and seasoning until smooth.
- Pour sauce into skillet and simmer three minutes until thickened.
- Add pasta and reserved water gradually, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cook two minutes until creamy and glossy.
- Finish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % DV)
- Vitamin B12: 45%
- Calcium: 30%
- Iron: 22%
- Phosphorus: 28%
- Vitamin B6: 20%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add mushrooms for deeper umami confidence.
- Use pasta water slowly for silkier texture.
- Leftovers reheat well, unlike motivation on Mondays.
