Craving something spicy and cheesy?
You’ve got to try this cottage cheese buffalo chicken pasta! It’s a fun twist on your typical pasta dish.
Easy to make and oh-so-tasty, this recipe will have you coming back for seconds. Let’s get started!
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 25-35 minutes |
| Total Time | 40-55 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 2.7 fl oz buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 0.5 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 7.7 oz low-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth for extra creaminess)
- 7 oz pasta sauce
For the chicken:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 21 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
For the pasta:
- 11 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
For the topping (optional):
- spring onion (thinly sliced)
- buffalo sauce (for an extra kick)
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a blender cup, combine 200g of pasta sauce, 80ml of Frank’s Redhot Buffalo Sauce, 220g of low-fat cottage cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon of ranch seasoning.
Blend the mixture until it becomes creamy and smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
In a pan, add 600g of thinly cut chicken breast along with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken on high heat until it is fully cooked through, then set it aside.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta
While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 320g of dry pasta according to the package instructions.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
Step 4: Combine Sauce and Chicken
Lower the heat on the pan with the cooked chicken and add the blended sauce to the pan.
Stir to combine and let it heat through for a couple of minutes.
Step 5: Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the pan, pouring in a bit of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
Mix everything together until well combined, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 6: Meal Prep and Serve
Evenly distribute the pasta and chicken mixture across four meal prep containers.
Allow to cool slightly before sealing.
Enjoy your delicious meal prep throughout the week!
