High Protein Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bowls
A delightful dish of pasta coated in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with grilled chicken and garlic, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add in the heavy cream (or Greek yogurt) and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the grilled chicken and cooked pasta, mixing until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to swap proteins and adjust creaminess as needed. Great paired with a green salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg