YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
High-Protein Baked Mac and Cheese
Tender chickpea pasta and diced chicken are folded into a velvety, protein-rich cheese sauce and baked until the golden crust develops a satisfying crunch.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz chickpea pasta elbows
3 oz cooked chicken breast
1 cup cauliflower florets
0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
0.75 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.13 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp smoked paprika
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest.
Add the finely chopped cauliflower florets to the boiling pasta water for the final 3 minutes of cooking to soften.
Drain the pasta and cauliflower thoroughly, then return them to the warm pot.
Stir in the diced chicken breast, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
Transfer the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese and smoked paprika for color and flavor.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the top has achieved a light golden brown color.