Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce with High Protein Pasta and Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large head of chopped cauliflower
  • 2 lbs Chicken breast or thighs boneless
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 cup almond milk (or your preference)
  • 1 cup reserved water from the cooked cauliflower (Start by using ½ cup)
  • 2 tbsp tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cup olive oil divided in 2 parts = 1/4cup
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast

Optional Ingredients

  • Chopped Sun-dried tomatoe
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Chop the cauliflower and cook for 10 to 15 min. Reserve 1 cup of water and place the cooked cauliflower in your high-speed blender.
  • Begin cooking the pasta according to package directions.
  • In a pan add ¼ of oil and sauté the onions over medium heat, 5 min until they are caramelized
  • Add garlic
  • Transfer to the blender along with the cauliflower. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the sun dried tomatoes.
  • Blend until creamy
  • Add remaining ½ cup water only if the sauce is too thick.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper
  • Cook the chicken in the pan or as you like.
  • Plate by adding the mixed pasta, chicken and a little more sauce
  • Optional: Add chopped parsley on top.

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