Description
A high-protein twist on the classic comfort food! Tender chicken coated in honey BBQ sauce is mixed into a creamy, cheesy sauce with pasta for a deliciously satisfying meal without the extra calories.
Ingredients
- Cheese Sauce:
- 150 g fat-free cottage cheese
- 200 g light cream cheese
- 150 g 30% reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 150 ml semi-skimmed milk (2%)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard
- Chicken:
- 400 g chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 70 g reduced BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- Pasta:
- 300 g pasta
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or pan over medium heat and lightly coat with low-calorie cooking spray.
- In a bowl, toss diced chicken with honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, and BBQ sauce.
- Cook chicken in the skillet until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar, milk, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the cheese sauce.
- Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Add cooked chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve warm as a high-protein, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use reduced-fat cheeses and low-calorie milk to keep the recipe lighter.
- Optional: add steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrients.
- Great for meal prep as it reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American