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Recipe detail
CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA
Lunch/Dinner
Prep
15 Mins
Cook
20 Mins
Serves
4
Macros per serving
Calories
424
Protein
56g
Carbs
32g
Fat
8g
Instructions
6 steps
- 1Cook Pasta: Prepare Banza pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2Cook Chicken: Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and spices. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- 3Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine Fairlife milk, Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4Make It Creamy: Pour the blended sauce into the pan on low heat. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 5Combine: Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing until everything is evenly coated and glossy.
- 6Finish & Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. For the Pasta: 8 oz (227g) Banza pasta (or other protein pasta) For the Chicken: 1 lb (454g) chicken breast or tenderloins, cubed 1 tbsp minced garlic Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, to taste For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce: 1 cup (240ml) Fairlife fat-free milk ½ cup (113g) fat-free Greek yogurt ½ cup (113g) low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth 2 tbsp (30g) chipotle peppers in adobo 1 tbsp (15g) adobo sauce ½ cup (56g) reduced-fat shredded cheese 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder Salt & pepper, to taste Juice of ½ lime Fresh cilantro, for garnish