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. 2Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
  3. 3Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
  4. 4In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
  5. 5Add diced onion and stir until soft.
  6. 6Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
  7. 7Simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. 8Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
  9. 9Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
  10. 10Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
  11. 11Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
  12. 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.