High Protein Penne Pasta with Creamy Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with our High Protein Penne Pasta with Creamy Sauce, a wholesome and indulgent meal perfect for fitness enthusiasts and comfort food lovers alike. This recipe features protein-packed penne pasta and tender, golden-brown chicken breast, all enveloped in a silky, garlicky cream sauce made with low-fat cream cheese, milk, and Parmesan. Fresh spinach adds a pop of nutrients and vibrant color, while a sprinkle of parsley gives the final touch of freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying, offering a guilt-free way to enjoy creamy pasta goodness. Perfect for meal prepping or serving to a hungry family, this pasta is your new go-to recipe for a balanced yet indulgent dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams High protein penne pasta
- 300 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 125 grams Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 100 grams Spinach, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the high protein penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-7 minutes until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low, add the low-fat cream cheese to the skillet, and stir until melted and smooth.
Gradually whisk in the low-fat milk until well combined and the mixture is creamy.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it is fully melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together so the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
Finish by garnishing with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the High Protein Penne Pasta with Creamy Sauce warm and enjoy your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 359 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 4197 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 205.1 g | 410% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1116 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
