Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta

A creamy, high-protein peri peri chicken pasta with bold spice under 500 calories. Sliced chicken breast is seasoned and pan-fried, then combined with a creamy peri peri sauce made with tomato paste, low-fat milk, cream cheese and pasta water. Perfect for meal prep.

10m Prep

20m Cook

30m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

chicken

300 g chicken breast (sliced)
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

garnish

1 handful fresh parsley (chopped)

pasta

150 g pasta (cooked)

sauce

1 medium onion (chopped)
1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
2 tbsp tomato paste
100 ml low-fat milk
50 g light cream cheese
2 tbsp peri peri sauce
50 ml pasta water

Steps

1

Slice chicken breast and season with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.

~5 min
2

Cook the chicken on medium heat until golden brown, then set aside.

~8 min
3

In the same pan add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for a minute, then add tomato paste, low-fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water and peri peri sauce. Mix until thick and creamy.

~5 min
4

Return the chicken to the pan, add extra seasoning and fresh parsley, then fold in the cooked pasta. Give a final mix, garnish and serve.

~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

490

Calories

45g

Protein

40g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Peri peri sauce is inspired by Portuguese-African cuisine, popularized by chains like Nando's. This healthy version keeps the fiery flavor with a fraction of the calories.

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Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta