Simple, delicious and gym-approved. Great for lunch or post-workout dinner – packed with protein and ready in no time!
High-Protein Chicken Pesto Pasta
Portions: 2
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 48g
Fat: 22g
- Can be made lactose-free (use dairy-free pesto)
- Not gluten-free (unless gluten-free pasta is used)
- High-Protein
Ingredients:
200g whole grain or high-protein pasta
250g grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 tbsp green pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Optional: grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast)
Instructions:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Add grilled chicken and fry through if not pre-fried.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, stir until spinach wilts.
- Add pasta and pesto, toss until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with parmesan on top if desired.
Ingredients: 8
Time: Under 25 minutes
Rating: 4.8/5
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a fresh side salad
Top with toasted pine nuts for crunch
Add chili flakes if you want heat
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