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Close-up of High Protein Pesto Pasta Bowls topped with perfectly grilled, sliced chicken breast.

High Protein Pesto Pasta Bowls


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick, high-protein pasta bowl featuring creamy pesto sauce and marinated chicken, ideal for simple meal preparation.


Ingredients

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  • 1 8oz box frilly protein pasta
  • ½ cup bone broth
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 8oz jar high protein pesto
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Marinate the 1.5 pounds chicken breasts with the 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 garlic cloves in a bag or bowl.
  2. Cook the 1 8oz box of frilly protein pasta in heavily salted water according to package directions.
  3. Strain the pasta and rinse well with hot water.
  4. Turn the stove off, return the pasta to the pot with a splash of bone broth, and cover it to keep it hot.
  5. Grill the marinated chicken for 5-10 minutes per side, or cook in a skillet until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Let it rest 5 minutes after removing from heat.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup parmesan cheese and 1 egg.
  7. Give the pasta a stir with another splash of bone broth over low heat.
  8. Once the pasta is easy to stir and smooth, stir in the cheese-egg mixture quickly to emulsify the egg.
  9. Add the 1 8oz jar high protein pesto and remaining ½ cup bone broth, stirring until smooth.
  10. Top the pasta with sliced chicken and serve.

Notes

  • If your chicken is thick, slice it into thin pieces to cook faster.
  • If the egg mixture scrambles slightly due to temperature, the dish will still taste good.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: High Protein Pesto Pasta Bowls, Protein Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Meal Prep, Quick Dinner, Healthy Lunch, Chicken Pasta