Protein Chicken Pasta Recipe
his protein chicken pasta proves comfort food can still respect your gym effort.
Creamy vibes, bold seasoning, and plant protein make indulgence feel suspiciously productive.
Grab a fork, twirl confidently, and eat like balance has standards.
Protein Chicken Pasta Recipe
This vegan protein chicken pasta delivers hearty texture, rich flavor, and solid plant protein without animal ingredients.It works for busy dinners, post-workout hunger, and women who refuse bland meals.
Ingredients
- Protein pasta lentil or chickpea: 180 g (dry)
- Vegan chicken strips soy or pea protein: 220 g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Onion finely sliced: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tsp
- Bell pepper sliced: ½ cup
- Unsweetened plant milk: ¾ cup
- Nutritional yeast: 2 tbsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Chili flakes optional: ¼ tsp
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan chicken using 220 g.
- Cook 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add bell pepper and cook 2 minutes.
- Lower heat and pour in plant milk.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thick.
- Add cooked pasta and toss gently.
- Sprinkle chili flakes if using.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Iron: 30%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Zinc: 22%
- Phosphorus: 28%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add mushrooms for extra umami confidence.Swap basil with parsley if moods shift.
Meal-prep friendly and reheats without sulking.
