Cypriot Chicken & Halloumi Pasta

halloumi cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Feta offers a lower fat option while mozzarella is more affordable.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, canola is typically less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat adds fiber, rice pasta is often cheaper.

Bring a pan of water to high heat and poach diced chicken breast cut into 1 to 2 inch cubes for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove chicken and cover with foil in a bowl.

Add 1 chicken stock cube to the pan of water and 500 grams of penne pasta; cook to your liking (about 12 minutes for softer pasta).

Two minutes before the pasta is ready, add the chicken back to the pot.

Serve by placing the stock, pasta, and chicken into a bowl.

Sprinkle 250 grams of grated halloumi over the dish.

Add dried mint to your liking, and optionally add lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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