Paprika Feta Pasta
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- 12 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. This ultra‑creamy paprika feta pasta packs over 60 g of protein per serving. Tender chicken, smoky roasted peppers, and a silky orange‑colored sauce made from tofu, cheese, and sun‑dried tomatoes create a rich, satisfying flavor. Quick to assemble and perfect for a high‑protein dinner.
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Method
Slice red bell pepper into strips and then chop into smaller pieces.
Peel and slice red onion into wedges, then dice the onion.
Mince the garlic clove.
Place chopped red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic into the air fryer basket and season with dried herb seasoning.
Season the raw chicken breast with coarse salt and garlic powder, then cook it.
Add the cooked chicken pieces to the air fryer basket with the vegetables.
Place a block of white tofu into a blender cup containing chopped roasted red peppers and roasted red onions.
Add soft white cheese and sun‑dried tomatoes in oil to the blender.
Blend tofu, roasted red peppers, roasted red onions, soft white cheese, and sun‑dried tomatoes in a handheld blender until smooth.
Use a fork to place the blended orange sauce into the air fryer basket containing the cooked chicken pieces.
Transfer the orange sauce to a pot and mix with the protein pasta, stirring until the pasta is coated.
Slice the cooked chicken breast on a wooden board.
Plate the pasta, top with sliced chicken, and grate hard cheese over the dish.
Tips while you cook
- Prep vegetables first
- Slice and dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic before loading the air‑fryer.
- Season chicken early
- Season the raw chicken breast with coarse salt and garlic powder before cooking, then add the cooked pieces to the air‑fryer.
- Blend sauce to smooth consistency
- Blend tofu with roasted red peppers, roasted red onions, soft white cheese, and sun‑dried tomatoes until smooth before placing it in the air‑fryer.
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