BUTTER CHICKEN MAC N' CHEESE

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Add diced chicken breast, sautéed onions, tomato paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, butter, and a spice blend (2 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp spicy curry powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 Tbsp salt, dash of black pepper) to the slow cooker.
  2. 2Let it slow cook for 2-3 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low.
  3. 3Once cooked, add fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/3 fat cream cheese, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
  4. 4Mix well.
  5. 5Add half-cooked shell pasta and about a cup of pasta water.
  6. 6Add a teaspoon of garam masala, extra sharp cheddar, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. 7Mix everything together until well combined and cheesy.
  8. 8Cover and cook on high for 10-15 more minutes to let it thicken and finish cooking.
  9. 9Serve in meal prep containers and store frozen for high protein meals.

Ingredients

  • 900 g chicken breast, diced
  • 2 onions, sautéed until browned
  • 30 g tomato paste
  • 30 g garlic paste
  • 15 g ginger paste
  • 30 g butter
  • 400 g blended fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 15 g sugar or zero-cal sweetener
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp spicy curry powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Dash black pepper
  • 672 g shell pasta, cooked to 50% of box time
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 400 g plain 0% Greek yogurt (FAGE brand)
  • 120 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • chopped cilantro and green onions
  • 227 g extra sharp cheddar
  • 80 g reduced fat mozzarella
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Equipment

slow cookerspatulameal prep containers

Tips

  • Stealth Health Containers are fully compostable, entirely plant-based (no BPA plastic or PFAS), freezer and microwave safe, sturdy, and stackable.