Description
Enjoy a delicious and protein-packed dinner with this High Protein Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, whole wheat pasta, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses come together for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 2 cups uncooked whole wheat or high-protein pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken in olive oil with seasonings until fully cooked and golden.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: Add marinara sauce to the cooked chicken, then mix in the pasta. Sprinkle seasonings and red pepper flakes, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For more protein, add 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese before baking.
- Choose high-protein pasta for better macros. Use reduced-fat cheese for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
