High Protein Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the chicken breast into cubes.
  2. 2Add seasoning to the chicken: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper.
  3. 3Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
  4. 4Boil 300g penne pasta in some salted water.
  5. 5Save a little bit of pasta water to use in the sauce.
  6. 6Cook the chicken on high heat with some cooking spray until golden brown and tender.
  7. 7Set the cooked chicken aside.
  8. 8Melt down 15g light butter in the pan.
  9. 9Add 4 cloves of garlic and 1 tsp chilli flakes.
  10. 10Stir until fragrant.
  11. 11Add 200ml evaporated milk, 120ml chicken stock, 100g tomato sauce, 80g light cream cheese, and 80ml pasta water.
  12. 12Let it fully melt down on medium heat.
  13. 13Add 40g grated Parmesan and 1 tsp paprika.
  14. 14Stir on low heat for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  15. 15Add back the cooked chicken and the drained pasta.
  16. 16Add fresh parsley.
  17. 17Mix it all together until rich and creamy.
  18. 18Box everything up into four equal servings.
  19. 19Garnish with Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 650 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 300 g penne pasta
  • 15 g light butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 200 ml evaporated milk
  • 120 ml chicken stock
  • 100 g tomato sauce
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 80 ml pasta water
  • 40 g grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • parsley

Equipment

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Tips

  • Save a little bit of pasta water to use in the sauce.