High Protein Chicken, Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowls

Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and 0.5tsp smoked paprika, spray with a little oil & air fry on 180C for 15-20 mins till cooked through, turning halfway (or cook as preferred).
  2. 2Melt butter in pan & saute onions, carrots, celery and minced garlic for a few mins to soften.
  3. 3Add the aromat, smoked paprika, garlic granules and flour and mix till coated.
  4. 4Stir in the chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer, then add the broccoli florets & simmer with the lid on till fork tender.
  5. 5Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese & shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
  6. 6Once the broccoli is soft, turn the heat to the lowest and add the milk, blended cottage cheese & grated cheese, then whisk/stir until melted together and no lumps.
  7. 7Thicken with a cornflour slurry till the desired consistency.
  8. 8Season with salt & black pepper to taste and add the cooked shredded chicken into the pan.
  9. 9Heat through, then evenly pour into 3 bowls and cool completely before covering with an air tight lid & storing in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Ingredients

  • 480 g chicken breast (raw)
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tbsp aromat
  • 2 tbsp (heaped) all purpose flour
  • 500 ml chicken bone broth
  • 340 g chopped broccoli floretts
  • 300 ml milk
  • 150 g grated low fat cheddar cheese
  • 150 g fat free cottage cheese, blended
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tbsp (heaped) cornflour
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

air fryerpan

Tips

  • When reheating, do this slowly in the microwave, mixing often or on low heat in a pan to avoid splitting.
  • Eat on its own or with your favourite crunchy bread on the side.