Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo delivers 47g protein and 525 calories per serving, making it a high-protein Italian option that doesn't require active cooking. The slow cooker handles 10 servings with minimal prep, so you can set it in the morning and portion it that evening. Ideal for hitting daily protein targets while reducing weeknight cooking time.
Ingredients
- •32 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •30 g Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •2 tsp Garlic powder
- •2 tsp Yellow Onion
- •1 Red pepper flakes(0g)
- •30 g Butter
- •660 g Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •120 g Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat (Neufchatel)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •120 g Egg, Whole, Large
- •1 Skim Milk(1893g)
Instructions
- 1Add chicken breast, shaved Parmesan, lemon juice, butter garlic seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, water, and butter to slow cooker.
- 2Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- 3Blend all Alfredo sauce ingredients.
- 4Add Alfredo sauce to slow cooker.
- 5Cook pasta according to package.
- 6Add pasta to slow cooker and mix.
- 7Divide into 10 servings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
525
calories
47g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 57g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo have per serving?
Each serving contains 47g of protein and 525 calories with a balanced macro split of 13g fat and 57g carbs. The high carb content paired with solid protein makes this a filling dinner option for post-workout meals.
How long does Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 10 servings using a slow cooker, so you can batch-cook an entire week of dinners with minimal hands-on time. Once ingredients are added to the slow cooker, it handles the cooking while you focus on other tasks.
Is Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo good for muscle gain?
At 47g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain goals when paired with consistent training and adequate daily protein intake. The 57g carbs per serving provide energy for workouts and recovery without excess calories.
