Spinach Mushroom Alfredo pasta (High Protein Higher Micros)

Meal Prep — 820 calories & 88 g protein per serving

Makes 5 servings

Creamy, high-protein pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and spinach.


🐓 Chicken Prep

Ingredients:

  • 5 boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cajun and Garam masala to taste
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  2. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 25 mins until chicken is cooked through.

🍝 Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 350 g pasta shells
  • 500 g cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 70 g baby spinach
  • 1 bunch finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat a large pan on medium-high heat with cooking spray for 3–4 mins.
  3. Add mushrooms and onion, season immediately with salt, and sauté 5–7 mins, stirring frequently. Add black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  4. Respray pan, reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and sauté 1–2 mins.
  5. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 mins to form a roux.
  6. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously for 5–10 mins until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add cooked mushrooms, onion, pasta, spinach, and parsley. Mix well to combine.
  8. Serve hot with baked chicken on the side or sliced on top.

Recipe Video Guide

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