Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta Bowl

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

For the Creamy Ranch Sauce

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Topping

• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken with garlic powder, ranch seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the spinach to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Cook until wilted.
6. Pour the ranch sauce into the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy ranch sauce.
8. Top with crumbled turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and fresh parsley.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Approximate Nutrition Per Serving:
425 calories | 45g protein | 32g carbs | 12g fat