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High Protein Honey Butter Chicken Alfredo Pasta
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High Protein Honey Butter Chicken Alfredo Pasta

45 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
from @jalalsamfit17 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

5 people
  • chicken breast (cut into small cubes)Other1 kg
  • salt (1.5 tsp for the chicken, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices7.5 g
  • chilli flakes (1.5 tsp)Spices3 g
  • dried parsley (2 tsp)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (2 tsp)Spices5 g
  • onion powder (2 tsp)Spices5 g
  • smoked paprika (2 tsp)Spices5 g
  • olive oil (3 tsp)Pantry15 ml
  • reduced fat butter (for cooking and glaze)Dairy40 g
  • honey (for the chicken glaze)Pantry20 g
  • soy sauce (for the chicken glaze)Pantry15 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, 2 tbsp for the chicken plus extra for garnish)Produce8 g
  • garlic (freshly minced)Produce30 g
  • sundried tomatoes (drained and chopped)Pantry150 g
  • italian herbs (1 tbsp)Spices3 g
  • 1% milk (or milk of choice)Dairy360 ml
  • 50% fat cream cheese (light cream cheese)Dairy200 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy60 g
  • parmesan rind (optional, outer layer)Dairy2 pieces
  • linguine pasta (uncooked, or fettuccine)Grains275 g

per serving

Nutrition

622kcal

Carbs
55 g
Proteins
60 g
Fat
18 g

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Slice the chicken breast into small cubes.
    • Season with salt, chilli flakes, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and olive oil.
    • Mix until the colour changes and the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the chicken on medium heat in a single layer for 4 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
    Step 2

  3. Make the honey butter glaze

    • Lower the heat, then add more butter, a drizzle of honey, soy sauce and fresh parsley.
    • Mix for 1 minute until the chicken is beautifully coated, juicy and delicious.
    • Set the chicken aside.
    Step 3

  4. Start the Tuscan garlic alfredo

    • Add lots of minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes to the pan.
    • Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant.
    • Add the Italian herbs and salt and cook for 1 extra minute.
    Step 4

  5. Build the creamy sauce

    • Lower the heat, then add the milk, cream cheese, grated parmesan and the parmesan rind.
    • Keep stirring for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and slightly thickened.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked pasta and fresh parsley to the sauce.
    • Give it a good mix until creamy and indulgent.
    • Serve and enjoy, or portion into meal prep containers for the week.
    Step 6
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