High Protein Creamy Chicken + Veggie Pasta

High Protein Creamy Chicken + Veggie Pasta

from gatherednutrition.com
30 min

High protein pasta with chicken in a creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and broccoli!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pasta of choice (measure dry)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Paprika
  • S+P
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 cup bone broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to directions on box.

  2. 2

    Pound chicken breasts thin and drizzle with olive oil on both sides; season both sides with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, s+p. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and chicken. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, remove from pan.

  3. 3

    Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook for 2 minutes then add broccoli, spinach, and sundried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat and add cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add remaining 1/2 cup broth, pasta, parmesan, and chicken. Stir together and remove from heat. Serve with extra parmesan and enjoy!