Chicken Parmesan Pasta

3h
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Add diced chicken breast, a can of peeled or crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, coarse salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, chili flakes, and fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano to your slow cooker.
  2. 2Let the mixture cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  3. 3Once cooked, shred the chicken.
  4. 4Pour half-cooked pasta into the slow cooker.
  5. 5Add white miso (optional), low-fat cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, fat-free milk, and fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  6. 6Mix everything thoroughly and cover for about 15 minutes to allow the pasta to finish cooking.
  7. 7Toss in some fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 40 oz chicken breast
  • 1 28oz can can of peeled or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • onion powder
  • chili flakes
  • 15 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
  • 300 g cottage cheese
  • 240 ml fat free milk
  • 100 g fat cream cheese
  • 150 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon white miso
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • chopped basil

Equipment

slow cookergratertongsspatula

Tips

  • Store everything frozen - no need to thaw, just toss in the microwave with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or water, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 3-5 mins until heated through. Add more liquid to reconstitute the sauce/increase creaminess.
  • Make sure to blend the cottage cheese for 2-3 mins to ensure it’s completely smooth all the way through - heating up slightly in the microwave can help with the process.