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Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

A high-protein creamy mozzarella chicken pasta with only 400 calories per serving, ideal for meal prep. Seasoned chicken breast is cooked until golden and tossed with a thick, cheesy sauce made from low-fat milk, light cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Distributed into four equal servings for the week.

10m Prep
20m Cook
30m Total
4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 600 g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 whole onion (chopped)
  • 300 g pasta (cooked)
chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
sauce
  • 200 ml low-fat milk
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 100 ml pasta water
  • 80 g shredded mozzarella

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice the chicken into cubes and season with garlic powder, paprika, parsley, chili flakes, and salt. Mix well until evenly coated.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Get a pan on medium heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    In the same pan, add chopped garlic and onion and cook for 1 minute.
    ~1 min
  4. 4
    Add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water, and shredded mozzarella. Stir until thick and creamy.
    ~3 min
  5. 5
    Add the cooked pasta and chicken. Give it a final mix.
    ~2 min
  6. 6
    Garnish with chili flakes and parsley, distribute into four equal servings and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

400
Calories
38g
Protein
38g
Carbs
10g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Inspired by Italian pasta dishes, this lighter version uses low-fat milk and cream cheese instead of heavy cream to keep calories low while maintaining a rich, creamy texture. A staple in high-protein meal prep communities.
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