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High Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta
Serves 4
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High Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta
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Serves 4
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Directions
1
Start by boiling the pasta in some salted water until al dente.
2
Add seasonings to the diced chicken breast and mix well until it changes color.
3
Cook the lean bacon of choice on high heat until golden and crispy.
4
In the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and cook until about halfway done.
5
Add diced onion and stir until soft.
6
Add diced garlic and once fragrant, add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce.
7
Simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Add the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water and mix it all together.
9
Sprinkle in mozzarella and the diced bacon bits.
10
Cover with a lid to let the mozzarella melt.
11
Sprinkle with some chives for extra color.
12
Box 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
pan
lid
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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