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High-Protein Gluten-Free Macaroni with Chicken & Broccoli
A proper protein-forward bowl that works for the whole family. Cibo di Italia Gluten-Free Macaroni already brings 16g of protein per 100g, then shredded chicken and a generous portion of broccoli push the numbers even further. A light garlic-parmesan sauce ties everything together without heaviness. On the table in under 30 minutes, gluten-free without compromise.
Ingredients
- 300 g Cibo di Italia Gluten-Free Macaroni
- 350 g cooked chicken breast — shredded or diced — poached or leftover roast chicken
- 300 g broccoli — cut into small florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves — finely sliced
- 150 ml low-sodium chicken stock — or water from the pasta
- 50 g parmesan — finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch dried chilli flakes — optional
Method
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Step 1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Drop in the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Scoop out with a slotted spoon — keep the water boiling.
3 min
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Step 2. Cook the gluten-free macaroni in the same boiling water for 6–7 minutes. Taste at 6 — it firms up quickly. Reserve a large cup of pasta water before draining.
7 min
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Step 3. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
2 min
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Step 4. Add the shredded chicken to the pan and toss to warm through for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes if using.
2 min
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Step 5. Add the blanched broccoli and the drained macaroni to the pan. Pour in the chicken stock and toss everything together over medium heat for 2 minutes until the liquid reduces to a light sauce.
2 min
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Step 6. Remove from heat. Stir in the parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice. The cheese will melt into the stock to coat every piece of pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
1 min
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Step 7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in warm bowls with extra parmesan on the side for those who want it.
Goes well with
A simple green salad with olive oil and lemon alongside.
Still water with cucumber and mint, or chilled coconut water.
Fresh orange segments or sliced mango — light and refreshing.
Nutrition
Scaled to your servings
- 480kcalCalories24%
- 48gCarbohydrate18%
- 42gProtein84%
- 14gFat20%
The pasta we used
Cibo di Italia Macaroni
300g · Cooks in 6–7 minutes · Serves ~3
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