Sundried Tomato Chicken Alfredo

255 mins
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Add diced chicken breast, a can of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, red chili flakes, black pepper, and an optional parmesan rind to the slow cooker.
  2. 2Slow cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  3. 3Once done, shred the chicken with forks.
  4. 4Add half-cooked linguine and some salt to the slow cooker.
  5. 5Prepare the high-protein alfredo sauce by mixing 2% cottage cheese, rac{1}{3}-fat cream cheese, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, fat-free milk, and salt & pepper to taste.
  6. 6Add the prepared alfredo sauce to the slow cooker.
  7. 7Cover and cook on high for 15-20 more minutes to let the sauce thicken and finish cooking the pasta.
  8. 8Allocate the finished dish into 10 equal-sized containers and store in the freezer for several months.
  9. 9To reheat, microwave for approximately 4 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 900 g diced chicken breast
  • 794 g whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 85 g chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 15 g olive oil
  • 15 g salt
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 parmesan rind
  • 672 g linguine
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 120 g rac{1}{3}-fat cream cheese
  • 120 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 360 ml fat-free milk
  • Salt & pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • For extra umami, add a parmesan rind to the slow cooker.
  • Cook pasta for 50% of the suggested time on the package before adding to the slow cooker.
  • When reheating from frozen, add 2-3 tablespoons of milk if the sauce absorbs during reheating.