High Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Start by boiling the pasta in some salted water until al dente.
- 2Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
- 3Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
- 4In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
- 5Add diced onion and stir until soft.
- 6Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
- 7Simmer for 3 minutes.
- 8Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
- 9Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
- 10Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
- 11Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
- 12Box it up into four equal servings.
Ingredients
- 650 g diced chicken breast
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 300 g dry pasta
- 0.25 cup pasta water
- 4 60g lean bacon rashers
- 1 medium diced red onion
- 3 diced garlic cloves
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 15 g tomato paste
- 80 g low sugar bbq sauce
- 50 g grated mozzarella
- 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.
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