High Protein Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in a healthier version of a classic favorite with this High Protein Chicken Alfredo bake. This dish brings comfort food to the table while packing a powerful protein punch of 46 grams per serving—all under 500 calories! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it combines tender chicken, creamy alfredo sauce, and nutrient-rich broccoli over chickpea pasta for a deliciously satisfying meal. Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, this recipe is approachable for cooks of all skill levels. Elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests with this nutritious and flavorful dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chickpea pasta
- 7 ounces alfredo sauce
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- 8 cups broccoli
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Seasoning (salt, pepper, butter seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and butter seasoning. Air-fry at 400°F for about 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Steam broccoli until bright green and tender (about 4–5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped chicken, steamed broccoli, and alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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