Makes 1 serving · 35 min from scratch · about 20 min with the shortcut
Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 62 g
- Fat
- 5 g
Per serving, from scratch. Shortcut numbers are below.
Or use the shortcutIngredients
Chicken Or use the shortcut
- 2½ oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- A pinch each of paprika and peri peri seasoning
Sauce
- 2 tbsp marinara sauce
- ¼ cup 1% cottage cheese
- 4 tsp hot peri peri sauce (or any hot sauce)
- A pinch each of dried parsley, Cajun seasoning and dried oregano
Pasta
- 3 oz protein penne (or chickpea or lentil penne)
Directions
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Season the chicken. Toss the chicken with a pinch each of paprika and peri peri seasoning.
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Cook the chicken. Sear the strips in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, turning, until they reach 165°F. Set them aside.
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Cook the pasta. Boil the penne as the package directs.
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Blend the sauce. Meanwhile, blend the marinara, cottage cheese, peri peri sauce, parsley, Cajun seasoning and oregano until smooth.
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Toss and serve. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce in a bowl. Top with the chicken.
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Meal prep. Scale up the recipe for more meals. Cover and refrigerate. Eat within 3 to 4 days.
Skip the cooking
Use 2 oz Pollo Asado instead
It comes fully cooked and already marinated in citrus and chipotle, so steps 1 and 2 go away. Thaw it in the fridge overnight. Microwave it covered for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until it reaches 165°F. Slice it, then lay it over the pasta.
Per serving: 470 cal · 37 g protein · 64 g carbs · 10 g fat. Contains soy and wheat.
Build your boxWant more protein? Use 2 oz Chicken Crumbles. Microwave them covered for 60 to 90 seconds, stir and rest 1 minute, until they reach 165°F. Per serving: 480 cal · 42 g protein · 62 g carbs · 8 g fat.
Nutrition per serving is estimated from USDA data and Portside label values. Protein pasta is counted at 10 g protein per 2 oz dry.