High Protein Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta

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Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice chicken breast into cubes. Add garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
  2. 2Boil penne pasta in salted water, reserving some pasta water for the sauce.
  3. 3Cook chicken on high heat with cooking spray until golden brown and tender. Set aside.
  4. 4Melt light butter in a pan. Add garlic and chilli flakes; stir until fragrant.
  5. 5Add evaporated milk, chicken stock, tomato sauce, light cream cheese, and pasta water. Let it melt.
  6. 6Add grated Parmesan, paprika, and salt to taste. Stir on low heat until the sauce thickens.
  7. 7Add back the cooked chicken, drained pasta, and fresh parsley. Mix well until creamy.
  8. 8Box everything up into four servings and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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