Description
Delicious pasta bowls packed with high protein and rich garlic parmesan flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g cooked penne or rigatoni
- 120 g grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 30 g light cream cheese
- 15 g grated parmesan
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese and almond milk, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the pasta until coated in the sauce.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and optional greens, like spinach or parsley.
- Divide into meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
Using leftover grilled chicken can speed up the process. Feel free to add spices or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic parmesan, high protein, quick meal, easy recipe
