High-Protein Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

6 meals

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Ingredients

• 340g protein pasta
• 2 Ibs (900g) chicken breast, cubed
• 1 can (796 ml) crushed tomatoes
• 120g light cream cheese
• 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2-1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil the protein pasta in salted water until cooked, reserving some of the pasta water before draining.
2. Season the cubed chicken and cook in a pan until browned, then set aside.
3. Sauté the diced onion and sliced red bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Stir the crushed tomatoes and all seasonings into the pan with the vegetables, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat and stir in the light cream cheese.
6. Combine the cooked chicken, pasta, and a small amount of the reserved pasta water into the sauce.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.