Chicken Pasta Meal Prep Bowls
A delicious and easy chicken pasta meal prep recipe perfect for busy weekdays. Packed with vegetables and flavor, it makes for satisfying lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces penne or other short-cut pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts
Vegetables and seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; set aside 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until done. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, add broccoli, cook until tender, then add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Return chicken to pan, then add cooked pasta, milk, and parmesan; stir until cheese melts. Adjust seasoning.
- Divide into meal prep containers, cool, then store in fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen vegetables as preferred. Reheat thoroughly before eating.