Low-Carb Cabbage Noodles with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Low-Carb Cabbage Noodles with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Noodles
- 1 head green cabbage, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage with avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to massage the cabbage thoroughly, ensuring all the strips are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned cabbage in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
While the cabbage roasts, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, softened unsalted butter, shredded Parmesan cheese, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Season the diced chicken breasts with the all-purpose seasoning blend and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended high-protein Alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken and heat the sauce through for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to boil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To serve, divide the roasted cabbage noodles among plates. Top with the high-protein Alfredo chicken mixture. Garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Low-Carb Cabbage Noodles with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Noodles
- 1 head green cabbage, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage with avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to massage the cabbage thoroughly, ensuring all the strips are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned cabbage in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
While the cabbage roasts, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, softened unsalted butter, shredded Parmesan cheese, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Season the diced chicken breasts with the all-purpose seasoning blend and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended high-protein Alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken and heat the sauce through for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to boil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To serve, divide the roasted cabbage noodles among plates. Top with the high-protein Alfredo chicken mixture. Garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min