# High Protein Low Calorie Alfredo

This recipe shows how to make a high protein, low-calorie Alfredo pasta using a cauliflower-based sauce and chicken breast.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- cauliflower
- 22 g Parmesan cheese
- 22 g Pecorino cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 lb pasta

## Instructions

1. Remove the core and break the cauliflower into florets.
2. Boil the cauliflower florets until very soft, making sure to overcook them.
3. Drain the overcooked cauliflower.
4. Add the cooked cauliflower to a blender.
5. Add 22g of Parmesan cheese to the blender.
6. Add 22g of Pecorino cheese to the blender.
7. Add 3 cloves of garlic to the blender.
8. Pour 1/2 cup of skim milk into the blender.
9. Blend all ingredients until smooth to create the sauce.
10. Flatten the chicken breast.
11. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
12. Cook the chicken breast in a skillet.
13. Boil 1 lb of pasta in salted water.
14. Drain the cooked pasta.
15. Add the cauliflower sauce to the cooked pasta in the skillet.
16. Toss the pasta with the sauce to combine.
17. Serve the pasta onto a plate.
18. Place the cooked chicken breast on top of the pasta.

## Equipment

- pot
- blender
- skillet
- tongs
- colander

## Tips

- Overcook the cauliflower for a creamier sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1574439497210892/?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e
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- Extracted: 2026-02-11

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