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High protein, low carb chicken alfreo
30 mins
A guilt-free comfort meal that replaces traditional pasta with steamed broccoli. Smothered in a homemade three-ingredient Alfredo sauce, this dish provides 30 grams of protein and is completely gluten-free.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Steamed broccoli florets
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- **Seasonings & Sauce:**
- Alfredo Sauce: Butter, heavy whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Chicken Seasoning: Salt, pepper, Sazón, and Creole seasoning.
Instructions
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1 Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt, pepper, sazón, and creole seasoning.
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2 Pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked, then cut it into small pieces.
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3 Steam the broccoli in the microwave and place it in a baking dish, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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4 To make the sauce, melt butter in a pot, add heavy whipping cream and shredded Parmesan, and whisk until smooth.
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5 Layer the cooked chicken over the broccoli.
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6 Pour the Alfredo sauce over the chicken and broccoli and top with extra Parmesan cheese.
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7 Place the dish in a toaster oven or broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.