Mexican Inspired Street Corn Chicken Pasta

A high-protein Mexican-inspired pasta dish with chicken and street corn flavors.

Ingredients

• 20 oz chicken breast, cubed
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Avocado oil spray, to cook
• Protein Pasta, 12 oz
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup pasta water
• 1 cup corn
• 1-2 Jalapeños, finely diced
• 1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp light cream cheese
• 1 cup fat-free fair life milk
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt, 1/4 tsp
• Pepper, 1/2 tsp
• Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp hot honey (optional)
• 3 tbsp cotija cheese
• Tajin
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook protein pasta until al dente.
2. Cut the chicken breast into tiny cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin.
3. Sear the chicken on medium-high heat with avocado oil spray until fully cooked.
4. Blend cottage cheese, fat-free milk, light cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
5. Saute onions and garlic for a few minutes.
6. Add the cooked pasta, sauce, and a touch of pasta water if the mixture is too thick.
7. Stir in mozzarella cheese.
8. Add corn and jalapeño and cook for the last few minutes.
9. Serve the pasta topped with cooked chicken, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and Tajin. Optionally garnish with cilantro.

Notes

The dish offers a great combination of flavors from the street corn and optional toppings like cotija cheese and Tajin. Adjust spiciness with jalapeños to taste.

Recipe Source: “https://www.instagram.com/ice.karimcooks/reel/DKVZXZMhxjP/"