Description
A comforting and budget-friendly pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with protein, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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 it aside.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese and almond milk, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and toss until every piece is coated in the luscious sauce.
- Top the dish with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle in optional greens like spinach or parsley for added freshness and color.
- Divide into meal prep containers if saving leftovers, and enjoy within four days!
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta; it should remain al dente. Experiment with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, parmesan, high protein, easy dinner