HIGH PROTEIN Meal Prep Marry Me Chicken In 25 Minutes

Ingredients

• 800 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Slice lengthwise into thick strips, then dice into uniform bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tbsp Dried Italian Herbs (Blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
• 1 pinch Salt (Kosher or sea salt)
• 20 cracks Cracked Black Pepper (Freshly cracked, about ½ tsp)
• 400 g Cottage Cheese (high‑protein) (Plain, low‑fat; use a high‑speed blender for smoothness)
• 180 ml Chicken Stock (Low‑sodium)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 50 g Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated)
• 100 g Sun‑Dried Tomatoes (drained) (Oil‑drained, roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp Sun‑Dried Tomato Oil (Oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes)
• 500 g Shell Pasta (Any short pasta shape works)
• 200 g Baby Spinach (Washed and trimmed)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (for garnish) (Optional, grated)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat, cover with a lid and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Chicken

   Slice the chicken breast lengthwise into thick strips, rotate and dice into uniform bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season Chicken

   Place diced chicken in a mixing bowl, add 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs, a pinch of salt and about 20 cracks of black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

4. Make Cottage Cheese Sauce

   In the blender combine 400 g cottage cheese, 180 ml chicken stock, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 50 g grated Parmesan, 100 g drained sundried tomatoes, a pinch of salt and cracked pepper. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Cook Pasta

   Add 500 g shell pasta to the boiling water, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions (about 7‑8 minutes total).

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Drain Pasta

   When the pasta is al‑dente, drain in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cook Chicken

   Heat the large pan over medium‑high heat, add 1 tbsp sundried tomato oil, then add the seasoned chicken. Let it sit untouched for 1‑2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and continue cooking for another 4‑5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium-high

8. Combine Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce

   Reduce heat to low, add the drained pasta and the blended cottage cheese sauce to the pan. Toss gently for about 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated. Keep the heat low to prevent the sauce from splitting.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: low

9. Add Spinach

   Stir in 200 g baby spinach and cook for roughly 1 minute, just until wilted.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

10. Final Seasoning & Garnish

    Taste and adjust salt or cracked black pepper as needed. Sprinkle optional grated Parmesan on top.

    Time: PT2M

11. Portion and Store

    Allow the dish to cool for 15‑20 minutes, then divide into five 750 ml containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Time: PT20M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

64g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

11g

Fiber

5g