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High-protein leftover chicken pasta with tomato paste

Ethan Chlebowski · ♥ 40K likes · 1.3M views · 9 min video

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High-protein leftover chicken pasta with tomato paste, from the video Makes 2
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Put the pasta in the wok over medium heat; pour over boiling water just to cover, with a small pinch of salt.
  • pasta
  • boiling water
  • salt
Cook, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed, until al dente and the liquid is significantly reduced; about 10 minutes.
  • tomato paste
  • red pepper flakes
  • dried rosemary
Turn the heat to low; squirt in tomato paste with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and dried rosemary; mix until cohesive and thickened. Cook longer if thin, add water if too thick.
Tomato paste sauce and the leftovers
  • cooked chicken breast
  • roasted peppers
  • mozzarella
  • fresh parsley
Off the heat, toss in the cooked chicken breast, roasted peppers and mozzarella; stir in fresh parsley.