Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta
This Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta delivers 62g protein and 564 calories per serving — a high-protein slow cooker option that requires zero active cooking. Batch-preps 11 servings hands-off, freeing you to train or prep other components while it cooks. Designed for lifters who want filling, protein-dense meals ready without evening kitchen time.
Ingredients
- •48 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •100 g Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •30 g Worcestershire Sauce
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •18 g Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •3 Bell Pepper(800g)
- •2 Yellow Onion(400g)
- •672 g Banza Chickpea Pasta
Banza chickpea pasta — higher protein than regular pasta. Found in the pasta aisle.
- •1.2 lbs Bacon, Center-Cut Pork
Center-cut bacon has ~30% less fat than regular. Turkey bacon works as a swap.
- •800 g Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •50 g Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat (Neufchatel)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •100 g Cheddar Cheese
- •60 g Egg, Whole, Large
- •120 g Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •30 g Honey
Instructions
- 1Season chicken with buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- 2Add chicken, peppers, and onions to crockpot on high for 2-3 hours.
- 3Cook Banza pasta for half the normal time (it will finish in the crockpot).
- 4Sear bacon slices in a pan.
- 5Blend all cheese sauce ingredients together.
- 6After 2 hours of chicken cooking, add cheese sauce and bacon to crockpot.
- 7Let cook for 30 more minutes and enjoy.
Nutrition — Per Serving
564
calories
62g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 50g
11 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta have per serving?
Each serving delivers 62g of protein and 564 calories with 17g fat and 50g carbs. This high-protein formula makes it efficient for daily intake targets across either cutting or bulking phases.
How long does Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta take to prep?
Despite the ingredient list, this slow cooker recipe marks as quick prep and batches into 11 servings. The hands-off cooking method means minimal active time once ingredients are loaded.
Is Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 62g protein and 564 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building phases with solid protein-to-calorie efficiency. The 50g carbs per serving fuel training sessions while the chicken provides lean protein.
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