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Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake #2

Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake Meal Prep

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 570kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

  • 800g (1.7lb) - Chicken Breast, Diced
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Diced
  • 300g (10.5oz) - Penne or Rigatoni
  • 3 Tbsp (70g) - Basil Pesto
  • 1 Cup (250ml) - Chicken Stock
  • ½ Cup (125g) - High Protein Yogurt
  • ⅔ Cup (150g) - High Protein Cottage Cheese
  • ½ Cup (60g) - Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • Lemon
  • Seasoning To Taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta one minute shy of al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and simmer for 2 minutes to lift any flavour from the pan.
  • Take the pan off the heat, then whisk in the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the lemon juice and season to taste.
  • Stir through the pesto off the heat so it stays bright and vibrant.
  • Add the cooked pasta and chicken, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce.
  • Transfer to a baking dish or divide into 5 oven safe meal prep containers, top with mozzarella and parmesan, and bake at 200°C / 400°F for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and bubbling on top. Portion, store, serve and dig in.

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake Meal Prep
Serving Size
 
500 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
570
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.3
g
21
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.6
g
Cholesterol
 
129
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
607.5
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
1015.7
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
6.1
g
25
%
Sugar
 
6.2
g
7
%
Protein
 
60
g
120
%
Vitamin A
 
4240
IU
85
%
Vitamin C
 
2.94
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
306.3
mg
31
%
Iron
 
3.1
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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