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High-Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta

Name: High-Protein Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 550 g Chicken breast (Diced; the description lists 650 g, while the video text lists 550 g.); 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 300 g Dry pasta (Casarecce was used; boil in salted water and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.); Salt (For the pasta water; amount not specified.); 0.25 cup Pasta water (Reserve from the pasta cooking water; use a splash as needed.); 4 Lean bacon rashers (60 g total; turkey, beef, or pork bacon. The specific meat is optional and not specified.); 1 Red onion (Medium, diced.); 3 Garlic (Cloves, diced.); 400 g Chopped tomatoes (One 400 g can.); 15 g Tomato paste; 80 g Low-sugar barbecue sauce; 50 g Grated mozzarella (Part-skim recommended if available.); Chives (Chopped, for finishing; amount not specified.)

Recipe by @panaceapalm @panaceapalm · TikTok

Imported by William Herrick on SeeMeCook

A meal-prep pasta with seasoned chicken, crisp bacon and a tangy tomato-BBQ sauce, finished with melted mozzarella and chives. The source describes four portions at 53 g protein per serving.

4 servings40 minAmerican

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Ingredients

550 g Chicken breast (Diced; the description lists 650 g, while the video text lists 550 g.)
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
300 g Dry pasta (Casarecce was used; boil in salted water and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.)
Salt (For the pasta water; amount not specified.)
0.25 cup Pasta water (Reserve from the pasta cooking water; use a splash as needed.)
4 Lean bacon rashers (60 g total; turkey, beef, or pork bacon. The specific meat is optional and not specified.)
1 Red onion (Medium, diced.)
3 Garlic (Cloves, diced.)
400 g Chopped tomatoes (One 400 g can.)
15 g Tomato paste
80 g Low-sugar barbecue sauce
50 g Grated mozzarella (Part-skim recommended if available.)
Chives (Chopped, for finishing; amount not specified.)

Steps

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2
Put the diced chicken in a bowl. Add the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then mix until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
3
Cook the bacon rashers in a pan over high heat until golden and crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside; keep the pan for the chicken.
4
Add the seasoned chicken to the same pan. Cook until it is about halfway done.
5
Add the diced red onion and stir until softened.
6
Add the diced garlic and cook until fragrant.
7
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
9
Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and diced bacon over the pasta. Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt.
10
Sprinkle chopped chives over the finished pasta. Divide into four equal meal-prep servings.
11
To reheat a portion, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 3–4 minutes until heated through. Mix well before eating.

Notes

The description lists 650 g chicken breast, while on-screen text says 550 g; the description measurement is retained as primary. The description says reserve 1/4 pasta water but gives no unit; the video says use a splash, so the standard reserve is represented as 1/4 cup. Store refrigerated for up to 5 days; storing the sauce separately is optional. Source-reported nutrition per serving: 585 calories, 53 g protein, 72 g carbohydrates, and 9 g fat.