Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Chicken Bake recipe is creamy, comforting, and packed with protein—made with a silky cottage cheese alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese on top. A cozy dinner that’s lighter, easier, and still totally satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups whipped cottage cheese
1 cup whole milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups chicken broth
1 – 16oz. package uncooked penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- In a food processor, whip cottage cheese until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, combine alfredo mixture from the food processor and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
- Lightly grease a 4 quart baking dish. Add uncooked pasta and cooked chicken. Pour in the alfredo mixture. Top with mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven, then carefully remove the foil. Stir the pasta and check for doneness. *Depending on your oven, it may take 10-20 minutes longer.
