High Protein Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bowls
A comforting and nutritious garlic Parmesan pasta bowl packed with protein and flavor, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein, Comfort Food
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 by boiling salted water and cooking the penne or rigatoni until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning it and grilling for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the sauce by adding cream cheese and whisking in almond milk until creamy and smooth.
- Bring the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well, and then adding sliced chicken and Parmesan.
- Garnish with parsley or spinach before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables, different proteins, or spices based on personal preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, high protein, comfort food, quick meal