# High Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta

This high protein cheesy barbecue chicken pasta packs 53g of protein, is so easy to make and perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/DsdHqAvMVM4?si=ljEofFSZdlBsAv7h
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8f506b6d-20a8-4fdf-9537-1df4fd474152
- Extracted: 2025-12-31

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