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About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

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High-Protein Alfredo Pasta – 35-Minute Recipe

Name: High-Protein Alfredo Pasta – 35-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200 g fettuccine; 200 g chicken breast; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese; 2 clove garlic; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

A creamy, protein‑packed Alfredo pasta that balances indulgence with nutrition. Tender chicken cubes mingle with a rich Parmesan‑cream sauce while the fettuccine stays perfectly al dente, delivering about 65 g of protein per serving.

Recipe by TheDreamscape· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

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35 min estimated total time for 2 servings.

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Ingredients

7 1/10 oz fettuccine
7 1/10 oz chicken breast
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 clove garlic
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes; reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the cubed chicken breast to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
5
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
6
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
7
Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer; let it reduce slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
8
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
9
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce.
10
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, mixing thoroughly so every strand is coated; adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
11
If the sauce needs loosening, incorporate a little more reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
12
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

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Reserve Pasta Water

Set aside ½ cup of pasta water before draining the fettuccine.

Keep Chicken Warm

Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep it warm while you finish the sauce.

Add Pasta Water Gradually

If the sauce is too thick, incorporate reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Watch Garlic Carefully

Sauté minced garlic for only 1 minute, avoiding browning.

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