High Protein Marry Me Chicken Bites
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Protein Chicken Pasta
A creamy, savory chicken pasta with herbs and paprika, designed as a high-protein meal prep option suitable for lunch or dinner. Balanced, filling, and easy to portion for the week.
4
Servings
30 min
Cook time
506
Calories
40 g
Protein
Ingredients
13 itemsServings
400 g Chicken breast- can be any pasta (Fussili, ...)
300 g Penne pasta 
150 g Cream cheese
100 ml Milk
30 g Tomato paste
1 pcs Onions
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Dried thyme- dried
1 tbsp Dried oregano 
2 tbsp Paprika powder
1 tbsp Garlic salt
Salt
Black pepper
Required equipment
- Stovetop
Instructions
9 steps- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the
300 g Penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Adjust the Timer below according to the package instruction. - 2
Dice the
400 g Chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop 1 pcs Onions. - 3
Heat the
1 tbsp Olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the Onions and sauté until translucent. - 4
Add the
Chicken breast to the pan stirring regularly and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. - 5
Season the
Chicken breast with 1 tbsp Garlic salt, 1 tbsp Dried thyme, 1 tbsp Dried oregano, 2 tbsp Paprika powder, Salt, and Black pepper. Stir well to coat evenly. - 6
Add the
30 g Tomato paste to the pan and cook for a minute to develop flavor. - 7
Reduce heat to low, then add
150 g Cream cheese and 100 ml Milk. Stir until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Simmer gently for a few minutes - 8
Add the cooked
Penne pasta to the sauce and mix until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary. - 9
Remove from heat and divide into meal prep containers once slightly cooled.
Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 4 servings.
506
Kcal
40 g
Protein
58 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fat
Recipe details
Published
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