Description
A delightful combination of creamy Parmesan sauce and tender grilled chicken over cooked penne, perfect for meal prepping or a family dinner.
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 cheese
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the cream cheese and almond milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add the Parmesan cheese while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until it’s fully coated.
- Serve topped with grilled chicken and your choice of fresh greens.
- If meal prepping, divide the pasta into containers for easy grab-and-go meals.
Notes
Feel free to substitute grilled chicken with tofu for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein, Pasta, Easy Dinner, Meal Prep, Comfort Food