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High Protein Spicy Chicken Alfredo
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High Protein Spicy Chicken Alfredo

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
from @stealth_health_life38 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • cottage cheese (pre-blended if possible)Dairy120 g
  • roasted red pepper (jarred or freshly roasted)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry10 g
  • Pecorino Romano (grated)Dairy15 g
  • Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)Dairy15 g
  • habanero hot saucePantry10 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • saltSpices2 g
  • boneless skinless chicken thighMeat140 g
  • salt (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • onion powder (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • smoked paprika (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • crushed red pepper (for the chicken, plus extra to serve)Spices2 g
  • protein pasta (dry weight)Grains112 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

449kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Immersion blender
  • Microwave
  • Air fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Make the spicy Alfredo sauce

    • Combine the cottage cheese, roasted red pepper, tomato paste, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, habanero hot sauce, salt and garlic in a bowl.
    • Microwave for about 30 seconds to warm through.
    • Blend with an immersion blender or a regular blender until completely smooth.
    Step 1

  2. Season and air fry the chicken

    • Season the chicken thigh with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and crushed red pepper.
    • Air fry at 190 °C (375 °F) for 12 minutes, until cooked through.
    • Slice the chicken into strips.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the protein pasta in salted water until almost done.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 3

  4. Combine pasta and sauce

    • Add the thick sauce to the drained pasta.
    • Loosen with splashes of reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
    • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    Step 4

  5. Plate and serve

    • Plate the pasta and top with the sliced chicken.
    • Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve.
    Step 5
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