Description
This Chicken & Cottage Cheese Protein Pasta is a simple and delicious way to increase your protein intake. It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (high protein)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low fat)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: vegetables of your choice (broccoli, spinach, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
- Stir in cottage cheese and marinara sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and vegetables (if using) to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you like, but high protein pasta will help increase the protein content of this meal.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to this dish.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American