High Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling the pasta in some salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Start by boiling the pasta in some salted water until al dente.
  3. 3Start by boiling the pasta in some salted water until al dente.
  4. 4Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
  5. 5Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
  6. 6Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
  7. 7Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
  8. 8Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
  9. 9Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
  10. 10In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
  11. 11In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
  12. 12In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
  13. 13Add diced onion and stir until soft.
  14. 14Add diced onion and stir until soft.
  15. 15Add diced onion and stir until soft.
  16. 16Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
  17. 17Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
  18. 18Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
  19. 19Simmer for 3 minutes.
  20. 20Simmer for 3 minutes.
  21. 21Simmer for 3 minutes.
  22. 22Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
  23. 23Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
  24. 24Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
  25. 25Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
  26. 26Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
  27. 27Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
  28. 28Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
  29. 29Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
  30. 30Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
  31. 31Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
  32. 32Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
  33. 33Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
  34. 34Box it up into four equal servings.
  35. 35Box it up into four equal servings.
  36. 36Box it up into four equal servings.

Ingredients

  • 650 g diced chicken breast
  • 650 g diced chicken breast
  • 650 g diced chicken breast
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 300 g dry pasta
  • 300 g dry pasta
  • 300 g dry pasta
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 4 60g lean bacon rashers
  • 4 60g lean bacon rashers
  • 4 60g lean bacon rashers
  • 1 medium diced red onion
  • 1 medium diced red onion
  • 1 medium diced red onion
  • 3 diced garlic cloves
  • 3 diced garlic cloves
  • 3 diced garlic cloves
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 15 g tomato paste
  • 15 g tomato paste
  • 15 g tomato paste
  • 80 g low sugar bbq sauce
  • 80 g low sugar bbq sauce
  • 80 g low sugar bbq sauce
  • 50 g grated mozzarella
  • 50 g grated mozzarella
  • 50 g grated mozzarella
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives

Equipment

panlid

Tips

  • Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • To reheat, add the contents to a microwave safe bowl and microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 3-4 minutes till heated through, then mix well.