Simple High Protein Meal Prep (you can eat cold)
Simple High Protein Meal Prep (you can eat cold) is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 495 calories per serving. Recipe by Alex Gamble on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $12.27 total, $3.07 per serving
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken Breast (raw weight, cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 240 g Protein Pasta (any high‑protein or regular durum wheat pasta)
- 1 piece Cucumber (medium, diced)
- 1 piece Bell Pepper (any colour, diced)
- 2 pieces Tomatoes (medium, chopped)
- 300 g Fat‑Free Greek Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 80 g Garlic (minced (about 4–5 cloves))
- 5 g Paprika (ground, for seasoning chicken and dressing)
- 5 g Salt (to season pasta water and chicken)
- 10 ml Olive Oil Spray (light coating for the pan)
Instructions
Weigh and Prep Ingredients
Zero out the kitchen scale, then weigh 600 g chicken breast, 240 g protein pasta, 300 g Greek yogurt, 80 g garlic, and the vegetables. Dice cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes.
Time: PT5M
Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 8‑10 min) until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: boiling
Season and Cook Chicken
While the pasta cooks, heat the pan over medium‑high heat, spray lightly with olive oil, then add the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C), about 8‑10 min.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium‑high (≈375°F)
Make Yogurt Garlic Dressing
In a large mixing bowl combine 300 g fat‑free Greek yogurt, 80 g minced garlic, a pinch of paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Combine All Components
Add the cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, diced cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Port and Store
Divide the salad into four airtight containers (approximately 350 g each). Store in the refrigerator and consume within three days.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 495
- Protein
- 57 g
- Carbohydrates
- 50 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Low‑calorie, Meal‑prep friendly, Gluten‑optional (use gluten‑free pasta), Dairy‑optional (use dairy‑free yogurt)
Allergens: Dairy (Greek yogurt), Gluten (pasta)
Last updated: April 6, 2026





