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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.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • High-protein pasta lentil or chickpea: 300 g
  • Plant-based chicken strips: 250 g
  • Olive oil: 1½ tablespoons
  • Garlic minced: 3 cloves
  • Onion finely chopped: ½ cup
  • Silken tofu: 1 cup 200 g
  • Unsweetened plant milk: ¾ cup 180 ml
  • Nutritional yeast: 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Cornflour: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
  • Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley chopped: 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup cooking water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
  3. Add garlic and plant-based chicken, cooking five minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Blend silken tofu, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cornflour, salt, pepper, and seasoning until smooth.
  5. Pour sauce into skillet and simmer three minutes until thickened.
  6. Add pasta and reserved water gradually, tossing to coat evenly.
  7. Cook two minutes until creamy and glossy.
  8. 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.