Chipotle Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Fill a pot with water and bring to boil on high heat.
  2. 2Fill a pot with water and bring to boil on high heat.
  3. 3Fill a pot with water and bring to boil on high heat.
  4. 4Trim the fat off 12oz of chicken thighs.
  5. 5Trim the fat off 12oz of chicken thighs.
  6. 6Trim the fat off 12oz of chicken thighs.
  7. 7Pat the chicken down with a paper towel.
  8. 8Pat the chicken down with a paper towel.
  9. 9Pat the chicken down with a paper towel.
  10. 10Season the chicken thighs with taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  11. 11Season the chicken thighs with taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  12. 12Season the chicken thighs with taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  13. 13Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
  14. 14Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
  15. 15Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
  16. 16Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  17. 17Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  18. 18Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  19. 19Add 160g of protein penne pasta to the boiling water.
  20. 20Add 160g of protein penne pasta to the boiling water.
  21. 21Add 160g of protein penne pasta to the boiling water.
  22. 22Boil pasta for 10-12 minutes.
  23. 23Boil pasta for 10-12 minutes.
  24. 24Boil pasta for 10-12 minutes.
  25. 25Add 150g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
  26. 26Add 150g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
  27. 27Add 150g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
  28. 28Add 85g fat free evaporated milk to the blender.
  29. 29Add 85g fat free evaporated milk to the blender.
  30. 30Add 85g fat free evaporated milk to the blender.
  31. 31Add 28g parmesan cheese to the blender.
  32. 32Add 28g parmesan cheese to the blender.
  33. 33Add 28g parmesan cheese to the blender.
  34. 34Add 1 chipotle pepper and 1Tbs adobo sauce to the blender.
  35. 35Add 1 chipotle pepper and 1Tbs adobo sauce to the blender.
  36. 36Add 1 chipotle pepper and 1Tbs adobo sauce to the blender.
  37. 37Add 1/2tsp garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt to the blender.
  38. 38Add 1/2tsp garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt to the blender.
  39. 39Add 1/2tsp garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt to the blender.
  40. 40Blend all the sauce ingredients together.
  41. 41Blend all the sauce ingredients together.
  42. 42Blend all the sauce ingredients together.
  43. 43Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
  44. 44Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
  45. 45Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
  46. 46Pour the sauce into a pan.
  47. 47Pour the sauce into a pan.
  48. 48Pour the sauce into a pan.
  49. 49Add the pasta to the sauce.
  50. 50Add the pasta to the sauce.
  51. 51Add the pasta to the sauce.
  52. 52Mix the pasta and sauce together.
  53. 53Mix the pasta and sauce together.
  54. 54Mix the pasta and sauce together.
  55. 55Serve the pasta in a bowl and top with sliced chicken.
  56. 56Serve the pasta in a bowl and top with sliced chicken.
  57. 57Serve the pasta in a bowl and top with sliced chicken.

Ingredients

  • 160 g penne pasta
  • 160 g penne pasta
  • 160 g penne pasta
  • 150 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 150 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 150 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 85 g fat free evaporated milk
  • 85 g fat free evaporated milk
  • 85 g fat free evaporated milk
  • 28 g parmesan cheese
  • 28 g parmesan cheese
  • 28 g parmesan cheese
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 Tbs adobo sauce
  • 1 Tbs adobo sauce
  • 1 Tbs adobo sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 12 oz chicken thighs
  • 12 oz chicken thighs
  • 12 oz chicken thighs
  • taco seasoning
  • taco seasoning
  • taco seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt

Equipment

potstove topscissorspaper towelair fryerblenderknifecutting boardpan

Tips

  • Chicken thighs are WAYYYY tastier than chicken breast.
  • If the chicken doesn't change colors you did not season it enough.
  • Protein pasta has a couple more grams of protein per serving than regular pasta.