Blackened Chicken and Protein Pasta

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Cut up any unwanted fat from the chicken breast.
  2. 2Cut up any unwanted fat from the chicken breast.
  3. 3Cut up any unwanted fat from the chicken breast.
  4. 4Beat the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until they are flat.
  5. 5Beat the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until they are flat.
  6. 6Beat the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until they are flat.
  7. 7Season the chicken breasts evenly. (Homemade seasoning: 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp cayenne)
  8. 8Season the chicken breasts evenly. (Homemade seasoning: 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp cayenne)
  9. 9Season the chicken breasts evenly. (Homemade seasoning: 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp cayenne)
  10. 10Spray an electric skillet generously with avocado oil.
  11. 11Spray an electric skillet generously with avocado oil.
  12. 12Spray an electric skillet generously with avocado oil.
  13. 13Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  14. 14Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  15. 15Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  16. 16While the chicken is cooking, dice the bell peppers.
  17. 17While the chicken is cooking, dice the bell peppers.
  18. 18While the chicken is cooking, dice the bell peppers.
  19. 19Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet.
  20. 20Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet.
  21. 21Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet.
  22. 22Add the diced bell peppers to the same skillet.
  23. 23Add the diced bell peppers to the same skillet.
  24. 24Add the diced bell peppers to the same skillet.
  25. 25Add minced garlic and light butter to the peppers.
  26. 26Add minced garlic and light butter to the peppers.
  27. 27Add minced garlic and light butter to the peppers.
  28. 28Season the peppers with salt and spread them flat to cook.
  29. 29Season the peppers with salt and spread them flat to cook.
  30. 30Season the peppers with salt and spread them flat to cook.
  31. 31While the peppers are cooking, boil water and add 32 ounces of rigatoni pasta.
  32. 32While the peppers are cooking, boil water and add 32 ounces of rigatoni pasta.
  33. 33While the peppers are cooking, boil water and add 32 ounces of rigatoni pasta.
  34. 34Chop the cooked chicken into small cubes.
  35. 35Chop the cooked chicken into small cubes.
  36. 36Chop the cooked chicken into small cubes.
  37. 37Add the chopped chicken to the cooked peppers in the skillet.
  38. 38Add the chopped chicken to the cooked peppers in the skillet.
  39. 39Add the chopped chicken to the cooked peppers in the skillet.
  40. 40Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and peppers.
  41. 41Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and peppers.
  42. 42Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and peppers.
  43. 43For the sauce, combine cottage cheese, shredded Parmesan, Fairlife milk, and cream cheese in a blender.
  44. 44For the sauce, combine cottage cheese, shredded Parmesan, Fairlife milk, and cream cheese in a blender.
  45. 45For the sauce, combine cottage cheese, shredded Parmesan, Fairlife milk, and cream cheese in a blender.
  46. 46Add salt and pepper to the sauce mixture.
  47. 47Add salt and pepper to the sauce mixture.
  48. 48Add salt and pepper to the sauce mixture.
  49. 49Blend the sauce on high for a few minutes until smooth.
  50. 50Blend the sauce on high for a few minutes until smooth.
  51. 51Blend the sauce on high for a few minutes until smooth.
  52. 52Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta, chicken, and peppers in the skillet.
  53. 53Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta, chicken, and peppers in the skillet.
  54. 54Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta, chicken, and peppers in the skillet.
  55. 55Mix everything thoroughly until the pasta and chicken are coated in the sauce.
  56. 56Mix everything thoroughly until the pasta and chicken are coated in the sauce.
  57. 57Mix everything thoroughly until the pasta and chicken are coated in the sauce.
  58. 58Serve the meal into containers for meal prep.
  59. 59Serve the meal into containers for meal prep.
  60. 60Serve the meal into containers for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1344 g chicken breast
  • 1344 g chicken breast
  • 1344 g chicken breast
  • Blackened or Cajun Seasoning
  • Blackened or Cajun Seasoning
  • Blackened or Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 diced bell peppers
  • 4 diced bell peppers
  • 4 diced bell peppers
  • 20 g minced garlic
  • 20 g minced garlic
  • 20 g minced garlic
  • 30 g light butter
  • 30 g light butter
  • 30 g light butter
  • 896 g rigatoni pasta
  • 896 g rigatoni pasta
  • 896 g rigatoni pasta
  • 800 g 2% blended cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% blended cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% blended cottage cheese
  • 180 g shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 180 g shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 180 g shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 120 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 120 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 120 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 240 ml fat free milk
  • 240 ml fat free milk
  • 240 ml fat free milk
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • avocado oil spray
  • avocado oil spray
  • avocado oil spray

Equipment

cutting boardknifemeat tenderizerelectric skillettongspotspatulablenderstrainer