ComfortHigh protein
Creamy Chicken & Tomato Basil Pasta
Comforting and macro-balanced. Uses Greek yoghurt for creaminess without the heaviness.
Serves 4Prep 15 minCook 25 min

Ingredients
- 1 pack gluten-free pasta (lentil, edamame, chickpea)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 x 240 g can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup double cream
- ½ cup unsweetened plain Greek-style yoghurt
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese for serving (or omit chicken if preferred)
Method
- 1
Marinate chicken breast in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked through. Let rest and then slice.
- 3
Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 4
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- 5
Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in double cream, yoghurt, basil, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
- 7
Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
- 8
Serve with sliced chicken and parmesan cheese if desired.
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