Description

You want a meal that doesn’t taste like cardboard but still gets you results. You’re tired of bland chicken and boring broccoli. You want flavor, you want protein, and you want it now without a culinary degree. This isn’t another sad diet food recipe. This is a flavor bomb disguised as a macro-friendly meal. It proves you don’t have to choose between your goals and a plate of delicious, comforting pasta. It’s the meal prep hero you’ve been waiting for. It’s the answer to the “what’s for dinner” question that haunts you every single night.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breast, cubed

8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea or lentil pasta)

1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving some pasta water.

2. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan.

4. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Greek yogurt and parmesan until creamy.

5. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing everything in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin.

6. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating. Freezing is possible but may cause slight separation of the yogurt-based sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 85mg