Honey Garlic Chicken Protein Pasta

6 meals

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Ingredients

• 900g chicken breast (diced)
• 340g dry pasta
• 2-2.5 tsp garlic paste
• 60g honey
• 60ml soy sauce
• 1 tbsp no sugar added ketchup
• 1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
• 200g 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 cup light mozzarella (~100g)
• ¾-1 cup pasta water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½-1 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
2. Coat the diced chicken in the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes.
3. Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan until it is browned.
4. Stir in the garlic paste and cook for 10 to 15 seconds.
5. Add the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and sriracha to the pan, then simmer the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat and stir in the reserved pasta water.
7. Incorporate the Greek yogurt into the sauce.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well.
9. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until it is completely melted.