Creamy Avocado Chicken Pasta
Here's one of the meal combinations that I've seen work, utilizing simple and inexpensive ingredients. I recommend using quinoa pasta because it is high in protein, iron, and fiber. I found that, for many people, it's also much easier to digest, which is helpful when you're chowing down on pound upon pound of grub. Now, pull up a chair and grab a fork. Get ready to eat clean, eat big, and grow!
Here's one of the meal combinations that I've seen work, utilizing simple and inexpensive ingredients. I recommend using quinoa pasta because it is high in protein, iron, and fiber. I found that, for many people, it's also much easier to digest, which is helpful when you're chowing down on pound upon pound of grub. Now, pull up a chair and grab a fork. Get ready to eat clean, eat big, and grow!
- Carbohydrate 48.5993825263306 g
- Cholesterol 127.005863488 mg
- Fat 77.6551493368073 g
- Fiber 32.1848581634521 g
- Protein 51.2417023724192 g
- Saturated Fat 13.8747318982812 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (831g)
- Sodium 312.848923275949 mg
- Sugar 16.4145243628785 g
- Trans Fat 5.48825116489631 g
- Calories 1019 calories
Step-by-step
- Remove the pits from two large avocados.
- Pulse-blend the avocados, Greek yogurt, garlic, basil and juice from 1 lemon. Once blended and the texture is smooth, add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add freshly chopped red onions.
- Boil the quinoa pasta and set aside.
- Season your chicken breast and cook in a nonstick skillet. Optional: To make the meal even heartier, add extra veggies to your pasta like bell peppers and mushrooms. Toss those in with the chicken while it cooks in the skillet.
- Mix 1/3 of the avocado pasta sauce with the quinoa pasta, and then top with grilled chicken breast.
- Add extra veggies like cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Top with 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, if desired.
The Emulsification Process
Avocados contain high levels of monounsaturated fats that readily bind with dairy solids when blended at high speeds. Pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the blade creates a vortex that draws air into the mixture, yielding a silky emulsion. Acid from the freshly squeezed lemon juice lowers the pH, halting oxidation and brightening the flavor compounds of the fresh basil leaves. Cook the pasta in boiling water seasoned with at least one tablespoon of salt to properly season the interior starch matrix before draining.Common Pitfalls
Overcooking the chicken breast in the nonstick skillet remains the primary error that dries out the meat. Remove the poultry from the heat when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part. Letting the cooked chicken rest for five minutes allows muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb moisture. Consume the avocado sauce immediately after preparation, as exposure to ambient oxygen degrades the vibrant green color within two hours.
