Easy Meal Prep Cajun Hot Honey Chicken Keto Pasta Recipe
I know that the name of this dish is a mouthful: Easy Meal Prep Cajun Hot Honey Chicken Keto Pasta Recipe. WHEW, I'm tired of just saying it! But, I didn't want to leave out any important words that could be used to describe this AMAZING DISH to you! It's easy to make and perfect for my Sunday Meal Prep Series. The flavors are kicked up a notch with Cajun seasoning and hot sauce but balanced well with a creamy home-made alfredo (one of my favorite sauces) and a touch of sweetness from the honey to cool things down. We've hidden some greenery for extra nutrients and incorporated protein not only with our chicken, but also in our pasta. I know you're going to love this one!
Ingredients
- 5 oz. protein penne pasta 1.5 cups dry
- 7.5 oz. half & half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Tony's Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons ranch
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- The first step is to bring a 3-quart pot of water to a boil.
- Second, add 1.5 cups of protein penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the directions on the box. I like to cook my pasta to the perfect al dente texture so that it has a little chew. You need to remember that there will be more cooking going on when you re-heat this dish, so having the pasta a little "underdone" will equal the perfect doneness on the day you eat it.
- While the pasta is cooking, cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, season with 2 teaspoons of Tony's seasoning, and place in a non-stick skillet sprayed with a little olive oil cooking spray until cooked through.
- When the chicken pieces are finished cooking, remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- In a separate sauce pot, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, 2 teaspoons of Tony's seasoning, paprika, and garlic. Cook until bubbling and whisk to incorporate. Turn off the heat after everything is mixed well.
- Place your frozen broccoli florets in the microwave and follow the directions on the package.
- Once the pasta is completely cooked, drain and divide evenly between 3 of your meal prep containers. The pasta will be the first thing you place in the containers. (I like to use glass because they are heavy-duty and can go in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.)
- Then divide the steamed broccoli florets between the 3 meal prep containers with the pasta and mix.
- Divide the warm sauce between the 3 containers.
- Next, take a bowl and combine the hot sauce, ranch, and honey.
- Then, add your cooked chicken pieces to the hot honey sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the hot honey-sauced chicken pieces between the three meal prep containers. Each container should get 4 oz. of cooked chicken.
- Mix all of the ingredients well.
- Top with a slight drizzle of the hot honey sauce and enjoy! (You can also sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if you'd like!)
- If you are eating the next day, then simply place it into a microwave-safe bowl and heat thoroughly.
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Notes
What are the macros?
Makes 3 servings: (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 bowl) Calories - 626 Protein - 53 grams Carbs - 49 grams (I know this is cutting it close, but this is the total amount of carbs, not net. Net carbs are much less, probably around 35 and if you just omit the honey, it's only 24 grams) Fat - 24 grams
Makes 3 servings: (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 bowl) Calories - 626 Protein - 53 grams Carbs - 49 grams (I know this is cutting it close, but this is the total amount of carbs, not net. Net carbs are much less, probably around 35 and if you just omit the honey, it's only 24 grams) Fat - 24 grams