High Protein Queso Chicken Pasta
Serves 410 mins prep15 mins cook
This High Protein Queso Chicken Pasta is a delicious and healthy meal option, perfect for weight loss. With 450 calories and 46 grams of protein per serving, it's a satisfying dish that combines protein pasta, chicken, and a creamy queso made from cottage cheese, cheddar, and spices. Packed with flavor from vegetables like bell peppers and onions, this recipe is both nutritious and easy to prepare!
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1: Boil protein pasta in a pot of water seasoned with salt. 2: In a pan on medium heat, add some oil and render down chorizo for 2-3 minutes until some fat is visible. 3: Toss in cubed chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on the outside. 4: If brown bits appear on the bottom of the pan, deglaze with chicken broth. 5: Cover and allow chicken to cook fully for 5-7 minutes. 6: Remove from heat. 7: In the same pan, cook together bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, and garlic on medium-high to get a bit of 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 peppers and onions with chicken, chorizo, queso sauce, and pasta; mix well. 10: Cover and warm through on low heat. Enjoy!View original recipe