High Protein Queso Pasta
Serves 415 mins prep20 mins cook
This High Protein Queso Pasta is a delicious, healthy meal perfect for weight loss, packed with 46 grams of protein and only 450 calories per serving. The dish combines protein pasta, chicken, chorizo, and a creamy queso made with cottage cheese and spices, along with sautéed bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño for added flavor and nutrition.
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1: Boil protein pasta in a pot of water seasoned with salt. 2: In a pan on medium heat, add oil and render down chorizo for 2-3 minutes until some fat is visible. 3: Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown on the outside. 4: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth if brown bits form on the bottom and cover to cook fully for 5-7 minutes. 5: In the same pan, cook bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, and garlic on medium-high heat for a little char. 6: Reduce heat to medium-low, add a splash of chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and steam covered for 2-3 minutes until tender. 7: Combine peppers and onions with chicken and chorizo, queso sauce, and pasta; mix and warm through on low heat.View original recipe