Low-Carb "1 Ingredient Pasta" (Cabbage Noodles) with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Low-Carb "1 Ingredient Pasta" (Cabbage Noodles) with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Noodles
- 1 cabbage, full head
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon general seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the head of cabbage in half, then place it cut-side down on a cutting board. Thinly shred the cabbage lengthwise into noodle-like strips.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Spread the shredded cabbage evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle generously with avocado oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Using your hands, massage the oil and seasonings into the cabbage to ensure every piece is coated. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned at the edges.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425
- 3
While the cabbage is roasting, prepare the high-protein Alfredo sauce. In a blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, softened butter, shredded Parmesan cheese, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Season the cubed chicken breast with the general seasoning blend and black pepper, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and pan-sear until cooked through and nicely browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended high-protein Alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to combine and heat the sauce through, about 2-3 minutes, ensuring it's warm but not boiling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
To assemble, divide the roasted cabbage noodles among serving plates. Spoon the warm chicken and high-protein Alfredo sauce mixture generously over the cabbage. Optionally, garnish with red pepper flakes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Low-Carb "1 Ingredient Pasta" (Cabbage Noodles) with High-Protein Alfredo and Chicken
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Noodles
- 1 cabbage, full head
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon general seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the head of cabbage in half, then place it cut-side down on a cutting board. Thinly shred the cabbage lengthwise into noodle-like strips.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Spread the shredded cabbage evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle generously with avocado oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Using your hands, massage the oil and seasonings into the cabbage to ensure every piece is coated. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned at the edges.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425 - 3
While the cabbage is roasting, prepare the high-protein Alfredo sauce. In a blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, softened butter, shredded Parmesan cheese, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Season the cubed chicken breast with the general seasoning blend and black pepper, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and pan-sear until cooked through and nicely browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended high-protein Alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to combine and heat the sauce through, about 2-3 minutes, ensuring it's warm but not boiling.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
To assemble, divide the roasted cabbage noodles among serving plates. Spoon the warm chicken and high-protein Alfredo sauce mixture generously over the cabbage. Optionally, garnish with red pepper flakes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min