Enjoy the perfect balance of savory, creamy, and tangy flavors with this healthy high protein elote pasta. This dish is perfect for those who crave a healthier but equally delicious meal packed with extra protein and nutrients.
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This Healthy High Protein Elote Pasta not only satisfies your taste buds but also fuels your body with essential nutrients. The combination of protein-packed pasta, tender chicken, and the zesty, creamy sauce creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep option, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy the perfect balance of savory, creamy, and tangy in every bite!
Healthy High Protein Elote Pasta
Ingredients:
1 lb protein pasta
1 C cooked chicken (see cooking notes)
1 C light sour cream
3/4 C cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 C light mayo
1/2 C red onion, chopped
1/4 C cilantro, chopped
1 can fire roasted corn
1 TBSP. lime juice
1 tsp. tajin
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
Directions
Cook protein pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside until fully cooled.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the light sour cream, light mayo, lime juice, tajin, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth and well blended.
Add the cooked pasta, chicken, cotija cheese, red onion, corn, and cilantro and stir to combine.
Garnish with extra cilantro, cotija cheese, or a sprinkle of tajin if desired.
Servings: ~12
Macros per serving: 230 cals | 7g fat | 29g carbs | 13g protein
Cooking notes:
You can definitely serve this dish warm; instead of allowing the pasta to completely cool, add the cooked pasta immediately to the sauce and add remaining ingredients.
If you prefer a thinner sauce, try adding 1-2 TBSP. of olive oil to the sauce prior to mixing it with the remaining ingredients.
To help save prep and cooking time, I used pre-cooked and pre-shredded chicken breast, which you can usually find a variation of at your local grocery store. I used this brand from Target and it was perfect, especially when I added some elote seasoning to it. Sometimes pre-cooked chicken doesn't have a lot of flavor so the elote seasoning gave it just the extra punch of flavor I was looking for.
We're all about creating healthier, more balanced recipes around here so you'll find that most of the ingredients listed here and in other recipes are lighter versions that what a traditional recipe may call for. This may change the flavor profile depending on how sensitive your taste buds are (a lot of people don't care for light mayo for example), so feel free to use the regular/full fat versions of some of the ingredients listed if you wish. This of course will also change the macronutrient and nutrition information compared to what is listed.
How to store:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.