High-protein chicken in paprika sauce with elbow pasta

Name: High-protein chicken in paprika sauce with elbow pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.5 pcs Chicken Breast; 80 g Elbow Macaroni; 0.25 pcs White Beans; 50 g Sour Cream; 0.5 pcs Bell Pepper; 0.25 pcs Onion; 0.5 tsp Ground Paprika; 0.25 tbsp Vegetable oil

By chef Gulasch

A lightened version of the classic chicken in paprika sauce with an emphasis on higher protein content. Sauce thickened with cooked beans and sour cream. Served with elbow pasta as a quick and hearty lunch or dinner. A beloved classic in a more modern, healthier version.

18 min
total: Medium
level

5 min prep · 13 min cook

640 kcal · per serving

Protein 48g Carbs 61g Fat 20g

Ingredients

What you will need

8 items · serves 1

Chicken Breast 0.5 pcs
Elbow Macaroni 80 g
White Beans 0.25 pcs
Sour Cream 50 g

Bell Pepper 0.5 pcs
Onion 0.25 pcs
Ground Paprika 0.5 tsp
Vegetable oil 0.25 tbsp

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Method

Steps to cook

10 steps · 13 min cook

Prepare the ingredients. This is what you'll have on the plate – pasta with chicken and a smooth bean sauce; prepare the ingredients beforehand so the work flows smoothly 🍝🔥
Chop the onion. Dice the onion into small cubes.
Chop the bell pepper. Dice the bell pepper into small cubes.
Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces, season with salt and pepper and lightly drizzle with oil.
Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in a pot according to package instructions, approximately 7–9 minutes al dente.
Sear the chicken. Heat oil in a saucepan and sear the chicken on high heat for about 2–3 minutes to seal it.
Sauté the vegetables. Set the chicken aside and, in the same saucepan, sweat the onion and bell pepper until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes over medium heat
Prepare the sauce. Add paprika powder, sauté briefly, add the beans with a little of their liquid, add water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Finish the sauce. Blend the sauce with the sour cream until smooth, return the chicken to it and cook for a few more minutes.
Serve. Serve with the cooked elbow pasta 🍽️✨

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