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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
![- 700g Raw Chicken Breast (350g per breast, 125g per fillet)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764826/graph/fooddb/2437f112efb619ee6b383801e9dabb20.jpg)
700gRaw Chicken Breast
350g per breast, 125g per fillet
![- 1 tbsp Oregano](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764803/graph/fooddb/0df3355d93215c7d72427cfc055fda53.jpg)
1 Tbsporegano
![- 1 tbsp Paprika](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
1 TbspPaprika
![- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765037/graph/fooddb/7a4c00c9275be9d151cdc54c9c2e1066.jpg)
1 Tbspgarlic powder
![- 2 tsp Olive Oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
2 tspOlive Oil
![- 225g uncooked Penne Pasta](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764641/graph/fooddb/84cfc898eee87518bbba36ab806e952b.jpg)
225gPenne Pasta
uncooked
![- 100g Tomato Paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
100gTomato Paste
![- 100g Light Cream Cheese (Brand Philadelphia Lightest)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1565286616/custom_upload/9aeb25e429e0f551e611764f94c82a2a.jpg)
100gLight Cream Cheese
Brand Philadelphia Lightest
![- 50-80g Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce or Marinade](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554129551/custom_upload/2f1607651ca4e7955e91026797cc0377.jpg)
50gPeri Peri Sauce
or Marinade
![100ml pasta water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981372/custom_upload/4b9cce2bf1a959510278c09e18acf423.jpg)
100mlpasta water
![Fresh Parsley](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
fresh parsley
![onion, diced (whole small or half large)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
onion
diced, whole small or half large
![1 red bell pepper, diced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764628/graph/fooddb/5da118d0507bdd685df53a9917cc334b.jpg)
1red bell pepper
diced
![200ml Milk](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764818/graph/fooddb/48b648475f551475af2148db6c709031.jpg)
200mlmilk
![Salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
![Pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
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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