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High Protein Peri Peri Chicken Pasta
High Protein Peri Peri Chicken Pasta! Only 450 Calories!
Macros per serving (Total 4)
463 Calories | 47g Protein | 46g Carbs | 10g Fat
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 700 Raw Chicken Breast (350g per breast, 125g per fillet)
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- tsp Chilli Flakes
- tsp Salt & Pepper
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 225g uncooked Penne Pasta | 500g cooked weight
- 1 chopped Onion and Bell Pepper
- 100g Tomato Paste
- 200ml Skimmed Milk
- 100g Light Cream Cheese (Brand: Philadelphia Lightest)
- 100ml Pasta Water (taken from the pot you cook pasta in)
- 50-80g Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce or Marinade
- Extra Seasoning to taste(Salt, Pepper, Oregano, Chilli Flakes)
- Fresh Parsley
Important cooking notes
- Season the chicken on both sides. You can use cubed chicken breast instead
- Cook on medium low heat for 3-4 minutes each side
- When making the sauce, turn the heat down or off and add all the ingredients. Then turn it back on low heat and use a whisk to stir gently till thick and creamy. You don’t want the sauce to split
Updated at: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:34:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
27
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories595.8 kcal (30%)
Total Fat22.1 g (32%)
Carbs59.3 g (23%)
Sugars11.4 g (13%)
Protein40.1 g (80%)
Sodium703 mg (35%)
Fiber5.1 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
700gRaw Chicken Breast
350g per breast, 125g per fillet
1 Tbsporegano
1 TbspPaprika
1 Tbspgarlic powder
2 tspOlive Oil
225gPenne Pasta
uncooked
100gTomato Paste
100gLight Cream Cheese
Brand Philadelphia Lightest
50gPeri Peri Sauce
or Marinade
100mlpasta water
fresh parsley
onion
diced, whole small or half large
1red bell pepper
diced
200mlmilk
salt
pepper
Instructions
Step 1
In a pot of water, boil the penne until done.
Step 2
Season the chicken on both sides with the spices & oil.
Step 3
Cook on medium low heat til golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 4
Remove chicken, add chopped onion and bell pepper to cook.
Step 5
Add cream cheese, milk, tomato paste, pasta water, and periperi sauce, cook until smooth and thickened.
Step 6
Stir in cooked pasta and top with the chicken, serve!
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