Description
Indulge in a satisfying and protein-packed meal with this High Protein Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, nutritious whole wheat pasta, and a rich marinara sauce come together to create a flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz whole wheat or high-protein pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce and Cheese:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown diced chicken in olive oil with seasonings until cooked through.
- Combine: Mix in marinara sauce, optional cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, and cooked pasta. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance with spinach or roasted vegetables.
- Great for meal prep and reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
