Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

From Stealth Health Slow Cooker Meal Prep

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Dice the chicken breast and add to the slow cooker with adobo sauce, minced chipotle peppers, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon, and water. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings and sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.

Step 2

While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta half way according to box instructions.

Step 3

Once the chicken is done, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano. In a blender, combine the Parmigiano Reggiano, 2% cottage cheese, 1/3 fat cream cheese, mozzarella, honey, milk, salt, and pepper to create the blended cheese sauce.

Step 4

In the slow cooker, add the half-cooked pasta along with about half a cup of reserved pasta water to help the sauce reach a smooth consistency. Pour in the blended cheese sauce, and stir thoroughly to ensure that the pasta and chicken are well-coated.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker again and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and for the pasta to finish cooking until perfectly tender. During this time, the pasta will absorb the sauce flavors, creating a rich, cohesive dish.

Step 6

Once done, give it a final stir to mix everything evenly. Serve and garnish each portion with freshly chopped chives for a pop of color and added flavor. Divide into 10 servings and store leftovers in airtight containers for freezing to maintain freshness.