Description

This creamy garlic parmesan pasta bowl is the perfect balance of flavor and fuel—high in protein, low in fuss. With grilled chicken, lightened-up sauce, and al dente pasta, it’s a meal prep hero that keeps you full and satisfied.

Ingredients

120 g cooked penne or rigatoni
120 g grilled chicken breast, sliced
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
30 g light cream cheese
15 g grated parmesan
30 ml unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or spinach (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.

3. Add cream cheese and almond milk, stirring until smooth. Mix in parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

4. Stir in the pasta and toss until coated in the sauce.

5. Top with grilled chicken and optional greens like spinach or parsley.

6. Divide into meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

Use whole grain or protein-enriched pasta for added nutrition. Almond milk keeps this dish light, but feel free to substitute with any milk of choice. Easily doubled or tripled for batch meal prep.