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Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Pasta

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Born from a busy night craving something creamy, cozy, and bold — this dish quickly became a weekly favorite. It’s a comforting bowl of high-protein pasta, tender spiced chicken, and a smooth jalapeño-kissed sauce. A little kick, a lot of flavor, and every forkful hits the spot.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Pasta:

20 oz chicken breast, cubed

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 tsp each: garlic powder, chili powder, paprika

1/2 tsp cumin

Avocado oil spray

12 oz protein pasta

1/2 white onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup pasta water

1 cup corn

1–2 jalapeños, finely diced

–2 jalapeños, finely diced

1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat mozzarella

Creamy Sauce:

2 tbsp light cream cheese

1 cup fat-free milk (Fairlife)

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese

2 tbsp heavy cream

1/4 cup Parmesan

1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp hot honey (optional)

Toppings (Optional):

Cotija cheese

Tajín

Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Season chicken with spices. Sauté in avocado oil until golden and cooked through.

Cook pasta; save 1/4 cup water.

Sauté onion, garlic, corn, and jalapeños in the same pan.

Blend sauce ingredients until smooth. Add to pan with veggies and pasta water. Simmer until creamy.

Stir in pasta, chicken, and mozzarella. Mix until coated.

Serve hot with toppings if desired.

Notes

A bowl full of warmth, spice, and comfort — made for sharing or savoring solo

 

 

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