High Protein Buffalo Chicken Pasta meal recipe | 43g Protein

Easy high protein buffalo chicken pasta meal prep Ingredients Protein & Pasta • 1080g chicken breast (≈ 2.4 lb) • 300g high-protein pasta (e.g., Barilla Protein+, Banza chickpea, or similar) Buffalo Sauce Base • 120g Frank’s RedHot (or other buffalo sauce) • 150g plain nonfat Greek yogurt • 56g light cream cheese (≈ 2 oz) • 60ml (60g) chicken broth (to thin sauce) • 5g garlic powder (≈ 1 ½ tsp) • 3g onion powder (≈ 1 tsp) • 3g paprika (≈ 1 tsp) • 3g salt (≈ ½ tsp) • 2g black pepper (≈ ½ tsp) Veggies & Toppings • 200g bell peppers, diced (≈ 2 small) • 150g red onion, diced (≈ 1 medium) • 100g spinach (optional for volume) • 84g reduced-fat shredded mozzarella (≈ ¾ cup) • 30g green onions, chopped (for garnish) ⸻ Directions 1. Cook the Chicken • Dice chicken into small cubes, season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder. • Cook in a skillet with nonstick spray until fully cooked (internal temp 74°C / 165°F). Set aside. 2. Cook Pasta • Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 3. Make the Sauce • In a pan on low heat, whisk together buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, chicken broth, and spices until creamy and smooth. 4. Add Veggies & Chicken • Stir in peppers, onion, and spinach until softened slightly. • Add cooked chicken. Mix well. 5. Combine with Pasta • Toss pasta into sauce mixture until evenly coated. • Sprinkle mozzarella on top, mix lightly, then portion into containers. 6. Garnish • Top each serving with chopped green onions (and optional extra drizzle of buffalo sauce).