🍴 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo 🧀

**Whip up a comforting plate of creamy pasta perfect for any family dinner night! Quick to make and packed with flavor, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.**

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 20g finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 10g honey (2 teaspoons)
- 320g linguine (dry weight)
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 10g olive oil (2 teaspoons)
- 350g 2% cottage cheese
- 80g 1% milk
- 85g fresh Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, honey, and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Add the chicken thighs, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. For the linguine, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
3. To make the Alfredo sauce, blend cottage cheese, milk, fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, and a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
4. Cook the chicken in a heated skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing.
5. Combine linguine and Alfredo sauce in the skillet, heating through over medium heat. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
6. Serve the pasta with sliced chicken on top and extra grated Parmigiano Reggiano if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Each serving approximately contains:
- Calories: 650
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Proteins: 45g
- Fats: 29g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an even creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese until absolutely smooth before adding other ingredients.
- Marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the flavors.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better and offers a richer taste than pre-grated options.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

Preparation time: 40 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4

Indulge in this creamy, comforting Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo, perfect for any day that calls for a special meal!