Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bowls

Elevate your meal prep game with this delightful Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe, designed specifically for those who seek a high-protein, satisfying meal option. Infused with creamy garlic parm flavors, protein-packed chicken, and nutritious veggies, this dish is perfect for keeping you fueled and satisfied throughout the week.

Ingredients

🍗 60 ounces chicken breast
🧀 1 block low-fat cream cheese
🧀 1.5 cups fat-free cheese divided into 3/4 cup + 3/4 cup
🍶 1 bottle "Flyin Saucy Garlic Parm sauce"
🥛 8 ounces fat-free Fairlife milk
🍝 2 boxes Banza pasta penne and rotini
🥦 10 servings boiled broccoli
🍅 Sun-dried tomatoes julienned
🌿 Dried herbs parsley flakes

Instructions

1- Slow Cooker Setup:

• Place the chicken breast into a slow cooker.

2- Add Dairy & Sauce:

• Top the chicken with cream cheese and the garlic parm sauce.

3- Rinse Sauce Bottle:

• Pour milk into the empty sauce bottle.
• Shake to retrieve remaining sauce, then add to the slow cooker.

4- Initial Mix & Cook:

• Stir gently.
• Cover with lid, and cook on high for 3 hours.

5- Cook Pasta:

• In the last 30 minutes of chicken cooking time, boil the pasta until al dente.

6- Shred Chicken:

• Once done, use a meat masher to shred chicken directly in the slow cooker.

7- Drain Pasta:

• Drain the cooked pasta and add to the slow cooker.

8- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Broccoli:

• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli.

9- Add Cheese & Herbs:

• Mix in the remaining cheese and parsley flakes.

10- Final Mix & Portion:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Divide into 10 meal prep containers.

Prep Time: Minimal (30 minutes for boiling pasta/broccoli)
Cook Time: 3 hours (slow cooker)
Total Time: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories per Serving: 560
Protein per Serving: 60g
Fats per Serving: 20g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 43g
Equipment: Slow cooker, large pot, colander, meat masher

Cooking Tips:

• Sauce Bottle Rinse: Ensure no sauce is wasted by using milk to rinse the bottle.
• Efficient Shredding: Use a meat masher for quick and easy shredding.
• Meal Prep-Friendly: Perfect for batch cooking, yielding 10 servings.

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken