High Protein Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bowls
A cozy and comforting dish that combines protein-packed goodness with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Protein-Packed
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 according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by stirring in cream cheese and almond milk until smooth.
- Add grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and optional greens.
- Meal prep by dividing into containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
For a tangy twist, substitute light cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg