CAJUN HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA

Prep

15 Mins

Cook

25 Mins

Serves

Macros per serving

Calories

430

Protein

46g

Carbs

39g

Fat

10g

Ingredients

directions. Drain and set aside. skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. butter, then stir in honey and Cajun seasoning. Toss cooked chicken back into skillet, coating pieces in glaze. Remove from pan and set aside. Add chicken broth, milk, blended cottage cheese, tomato paste, cheddar cheese, and smoked paprika. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Simmer
2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. into skillet. Toss until everything is coated in sauce. onions and serve hot.
For the Pasta:
8 oz Banza protein penne pasta (or similar high-protein pasta, ~11g protein per 2 oz serving)
For the Chicken:
1½ lbs (680g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil (or light butter spray)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or more, to taste)
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
2 tbsp light butter (28g)
2 tbsp honey (42g)
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more, if desired)
For the Pasta Sauce:
1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup (120ml) Fairlife fat-free milk (or other protein milk)
½ cup (112g) low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
½ cup (56g) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp tomato paste (for richness)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth) For Topping:
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped

Instructions

6 steps

1Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2Cook Chicken: Heat oil or butter spray in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3Prepare Honey Butter Glaze: In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in honey and Cajun seasoning. Toss cooked chicken back into skillet, coating pieces in glaze. Remove from pan and set aside.
4Make Sauce: In the skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, milk, blended cottage cheese, tomato paste, cheddar cheese, and smoked paprika. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5Combine: Add cooked pasta and glazed chicken back into skillet. Toss until everything is coated in sauce.
6Finish & Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve hot. For the Pasta: 8 oz Banza protein penne pasta (or similar high-protein pasta, ~11g protein per 2 oz serving) For the Chicken: 1½ lbs (680g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp olive oil (or light butter spray) 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or more, to taste) For the Honey Butter Glaze: 2 tbsp light butter (28g) 2 tbsp honey (42g) 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more, if desired) For the Pasta Sauce: 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup (120ml) Fairlife fat-free milk (or other protein milk) ½ cup (112g) low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth ½ cup (56g) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp tomato paste (for richness) 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth) For Topping: Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped