High Protein Lunch Pasta Dish: Fuel Your Day Deliciously!
A nutritious and delicious high protein pasta dish perfect for lunch, packed with flavor and energy to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the feta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy your high protein lunch pasta dish!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg