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Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese (Magpie Farm)

Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 501

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp garlic paste
  • tsp ginger paste
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 7 oz blended fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • tsp chili powder
  • tsp spicy curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • tsp kosher salt
  • Dash black pepper
  • 8 oz Barilla Protein+ Penne
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 8 oz plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 2 oz Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 Tbsp reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Handful chopped cilantro
  • Handful chopped green onions

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Dice the chicken breast. In a skillet, sauté the chicken and onion for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  2. Transfer the chicken and onions to a slow cooker. Add the tomato paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, butter, blended fire-roasted tomatoes, paprika, chili powder, curry powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the Barilla Protein+ Penne to about 50% of the package cooking time. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the Greek yogurt, Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, cilantro, and green onions until smooth.
  6. Add the partially cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir in the garam masala, shredded sharp cheddar, and reduced-fat mozzarella until evenly combined.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  8. Stir well before serving. Divide into 5 portions. Cool completely before freezing any leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 46gFat: 16gFiber: 6g

Notes

Notes
• Adapted from Exercise4CheatMeals Butter Chicken Mac N Cheese.
• Uses Barilla Protein+ Penne for added protein.
• Reduced cheddar cheese and uses Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese for improved macros.
• Excellent freezer meal.

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