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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bowl

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This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bowl has all the creamy, savory flavor you want from Marry Me Chicken, but turned into an easy, protein-packed pasta dinner. Tender seasoned chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes are tossed with pasta in a creamy sauce made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and Parmesan. It’s rich and comforting without feeling quite as heavy as a traditional cream sauce.

This is such a good weeknight dinner when you’re craving pasta but still want plenty of protein. The sun-dried tomatoes add so much flavor and the Parmesan brings everything together. It feels a little special without requiring a ton of work, which is exactly the kind of dinner I love.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta Bowl

  • 8 oz high-protein rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Creamy Marry Me Sauce

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish

  • Fresh basil
  • Additional Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked.

Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Stir the sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes into the sauce.

Add spinach to the skillet with the cooked chicken and cook until wilted.

Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine.

Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is coated in the creamy sauce and heated through.

Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

Macros (Approximate Per Serving)

Calories: 425
Protein: 45g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 11g

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