High Protein & Low Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
800g cubed chicken breast
1 tsp salt
2 tsp Italian herbs
1.5 tsp parsley
1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp paprika
2 tsp olive oil (optional)
20g light butter (for cooking & finishing)
Creamy Alfredo Pasta:
210g uncooked (520g cooked) pasta (fettuccine preferred)
80g chopped white onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian herbs
1 tsp parsley
0.5 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp paprika
150g tomato sauce/passata
300ml light evaporated milk
130g light cream cheese
30g grated parmesan cheese
Optional: Pasta water to thin the sauce if needed
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a pan over medium-high. Cook chicken cubes 3–4 mins per side. Lower heat, stir in butter, mix well, and set aside.
Build the Sauce:
Sauté onions for 5–6 mins until soft. Add garlic and seasonings. Stir for a minute, then add tomato sauce and let simmer for 5 mins on low.
Make it Creamy:
Pour in evaporated milk and stir in cream cheese. Let it melt and thicken, then add parmesan. Use pasta water if sauce gets too thick.
Notes
Make it Creamy:
Pour in evaporated milk and stir in cream cheese. Let it melt and thicken, then add parmesan. Use pasta water if sauce gets too thick.
Toss & Serve:
Mix cooked fettuccine into the sauce. Serve topped with grilled chicken or mix it all in for full flavor in every bite.
To Reheat:
Warm on low with a splash of milk, cover with lid for 5 mins.
Nutrition
- Calories: 595
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 59g