Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bowls
- š 60 ounces chicken breast
- š§ 1 block low-fat cream cheese
- š§ 1.5 cups fat-free cheese divided into 3/4 cup + 3/4 cup
- š¶ 1 bottle "Flyin Saucy Garlic Parm sauce"
- š„ 8 ounces fat-free Fairlife milk
- š 2 boxes Banza pasta penne and rotini
- š„¦ 10 servings boiled broccoli
- š Sun-dried tomatoes julienned
- šæ Dried herbs parsley flakes
Elevate your meal prep game with this delightful Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe, infused with creamy garlic parm flavors, protein-packed chicken, and nutritious veggies. Perfect for keeping you fueled and satisfied throughout the week.
Elevate your meal prep game with this delightful Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe, designed specifically for those who seek a high-protein, satisfying meal option. Infused with creamy garlic parm flavors, protein-packed chicken, and nutritious veggies, this dish is perfect for keeping you fueled and satisfied throughout the week.
Ingredients
š 60 ounces chicken breast
š§ 1 block low-fat cream cheese
š§ 1.5 cups fat-free cheese divided into 3/4 cup + 3/4 cup
š¶ 1 bottle "Flyin Saucy Garlic Parm sauce"
š„ 8 ounces fat-free Fairlife milk
š 2 boxes Banza pasta penne and rotini
š„¦ 10 servings boiled broccoli
š
Sun-dried tomatoes julienned
šæ Dried herbs parsley flakes
Instructions
1- Slow Cooker Setup:
- Place the chicken breast into a slow cooker.
2- Add Dairy & Sauce:
- Top the chicken with cream cheese and the garlic parm sauce.
3- Rinse Sauce Bottle:
- Pour milk into the empty sauce bottle.
- Shake to retrieve remaining sauce, then add to the slow cooker.
4- Initial Mix & Cook:
- Stir gently.
- Cover with lid, and cook on high for 3 hours.
5- Cook Pasta:
- In the last 30 minutes of chicken cooking time, boil the pasta until al dente.
6- Shred Chicken:
- Once done, use a meat masher to shred chicken directly in the slow cooker.
7- Drain Pasta:
- Drain the cooked pasta and add to the slow cooker.
8- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Broccoli:
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli.
9- Add Cheese & Herbs:
- Mix in the remaining cheese and parsley flakes.
10- Final Mix & Portion:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Divide into 10 meal prep containers.
Prep Time: Minimal (30 minutes for boiling pasta/broccoli)
Cook Time: 3 hours (slow cooker)
Total Time: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories per Serving: 560
Protein per Serving: 60g
Fats per Serving: 20g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 43g
Equipment: Slow cooker, large pot, colander, meat masher
Cooking Tips:
- Sauce Bottle Rinse: Ensure no sauce is wasted by using milk to rinse the bottle.
- Efficient Shredding: Use a meat masher for quick and easy shredding.
- Meal Prep-Friendly: Perfect for batch cooking, yielding 10 servings.
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