High Protein Low Calorie Elote Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel.
  2. 2Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel.
  3. 3Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel.
  4. 4Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (optional).
  5. 5Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (optional).
  6. 6Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (optional).
  7. 7Drizzle chicken with olive oil and coat evenly.
  8. 8Drizzle chicken with olive oil and coat evenly.
  9. 9Drizzle chicken with olive oil and coat evenly.
  10. 10Add butter to a pan on medium-high heat.
  11. 11Add butter to a pan on medium-high heat.
  12. 12Add butter to a pan on medium-high heat.
  13. 13Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  14. 14Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  15. 15Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  16. 16Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  17. 17Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  18. 18Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  19. 19Add frozen fire-roasted corn to the same pan and cook.
  20. 20Add frozen fire-roasted corn to the same pan and cook.
  21. 21Add frozen fire-roasted corn to the same pan and cook.
  22. 22Chop up the cooked chicken into small pieces.
  23. 23Chop up the cooked chicken into small pieces.
  24. 24Chop up the cooked chicken into small pieces.
  25. 25Finely chop the red onion.
  26. 26Finely chop the red onion.
  27. 27Finely chop the red onion.
  28. 28Finely chop the cilantro.
  29. 29Finely chop the cilantro.
  30. 30Finely chop the cilantro.
  31. 31Cook the protein rotini pasta in boiling water.
  32. 32Cook the protein rotini pasta in boiling water.
  33. 33Cook the protein rotini pasta in boiling water.
  34. 34Drain the cooked pasta.
  35. 35Drain the cooked pasta.
  36. 36Drain the cooked pasta.
  37. 37Prepare the sauce by combining light mayo, light sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a drizzle of honey in a food processor.
  38. 38Prepare the sauce by combining light mayo, light sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a drizzle of honey in a food processor.
  39. 39Prepare the sauce by combining light mayo, light sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a drizzle of honey in a food processor.
  40. 40Blend the sauce until smooth.
  41. 41Blend the sauce until smooth.
  42. 42Blend the sauce until smooth.
  43. 43Combine cooked pasta, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, roasted corn, and chopped chicken in a large bowl.
  44. 44Combine cooked pasta, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, roasted corn, and chopped chicken in a large bowl.
  45. 45Combine cooked pasta, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, roasted corn, and chopped chicken in a large bowl.
  46. 46Pour the blended sauce over the pasta mixture.
  47. 47Pour the blended sauce over the pasta mixture.
  48. 48Pour the blended sauce over the pasta mixture.
  49. 49Sprinkle with Tajin and crumbled cotija cheese.
  50. 50Sprinkle with Tajin and crumbled cotija cheese.
  51. 51Sprinkle with Tajin and crumbled cotija cheese.

Ingredients

  • 20 oz chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 20 oz chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 20 oz chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 8 oz protein rotini, cooked and drained
  • 8 oz protein rotini, cooked and drained
  • 8 oz protein rotini, cooked and drained
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 10 oz frozen roasted corn
  • 10 oz frozen roasted corn
  • 10 oz frozen roasted corn
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.75 cup light sour cream
  • 0.75 cup light sour cream
  • 0.75 cup light sour cream
  • 0.75 cup light mayo
  • 0.75 cup light mayo
  • 0.75 cup light mayo
  • 1 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp tajin
  • 1 tsp tajin
  • 1 tsp tajin
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • drizzle honey
  • drizzle honey
  • drizzle honey

Equipment

paper towelpantongscutting boardknifepotslotted spoonfood processorlarge bowl

Tips

  • Cook the corn in the same pan as the chicken to soak up all the flavor.