YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Golden Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Tender chickpea pasta and shredded chicken are folded into a velvety, protein-packed cottage cheese sauce and baked until the golden cheese topping is perfectly bubbly.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz chickpea pasta
0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese
0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 oz cooked chicken breast
0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
0.5 cup steamed broccoli florets
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp smoked paprika
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish with a touch of olive oil or ghee.
Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the shredded chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and the blended cheese sauce until every piece is evenly coated.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar and a dusting of smoked paprika over the top for a golden finish.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese on top has melted into a beautiful golden crust.