High Protein Low Calorie Elote Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (optional).
  2. 2Drizzle with olive oil and cook in a pan on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. 3Let the chicken rest, then chop it up.
  4. 4Cook corn in the same pan to soak up the flavor.
  5. 5Prep the red onion and cilantro.
  6. 6Cook pasta according to package directions.
  7. 7In a food processor, combine sour cream, mayo, chipotle peppers, lime juice, seasoning, tajin, and a drizzle of honey.
  8. 8Blend until smooth.
  9. 9Combine pasta, red onion, cilantro, corn, chicken, and sauce in a large bowl.
  10. 10Top with more tajin, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 20 oz chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 oz protein rotini pasta
  • 1 unit red onion
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 10 oz frozen roasted corn
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.75 cup light sour cream
  • 0.75 cup light mayo
  • 2 units chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp tajin
  • 1 unit lime
  • 1 drizzle honey
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste pepper

Equipment

pantongsknifecutting boardfood processorlarge bowl