High Protein Chicken Queso Pasta
Serves 415 mins prep20 mins cook
This decadent and healthy high protein chicken queso pasta is perfect for weight loss, featuring 46 grams of protein per serving. It combines protein pasta, chicken, chorizo, and a flavorful queso sauce made from cottage cheese, cheddar, and seasonings. A filling meal with 450 calories per serving that serves 4 people.
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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 the chorizo for 2-3 minutes. 3: Add cubed chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on the outside. 4: If there are brown bits in the pan, deglaze with chicken broth and stir. 5: Cover with a lid and cook the chicken through for 5-7 minutes. 6: Remove chicken from heat. 7: In the same pan, cook bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, and garlic on medium-high to get char. 8: Reduce heat to medium-low, add a splash of chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and steam for 2-3 minutes until tender. 9: Combine cooked peppers and onions with chicken, chorizo, queso sauce, and pasta. 10: Mix well, cover, and warm through on low heat. Enjoy!View original recipe