Creamy Protein Pasta Bowl in 15 Minutes for Quick Fuel!
A quick and nutritious creamy protein pasta bowl that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, perfect for a fast meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, sauté garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken, spinach, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg