High Protein Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium/high heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the salt and pepper. Once the olive oil is hot (running thin in the pan), add the thighs. Cook on one side for 5-6 minutes, then, once browned, flip over and sear for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature in the thickest portion reaches 165F.
Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, thinly slice the chicken.
Blend (or "whip") the cottage cheese by placing in a blender or food processor. Blend for 3-5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
To the same skillet the chicken was in, add 2 additional teaspoons olive oil and the slivered garlic. Saute until the garlic starts to brown. Pour in the blended cottage cheese, 1 cup parmesan, and milk. Turn heat to low and whisk until the parmesan has melted. Remove from heat, add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken.
Garnish with additional cracked black pepper, the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan, and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.