Cheesy Chili Pasta
This Cheesy Chili Pasta delivers 56g protein and 556 calories per serving in a hearty, slow-cooker format. Batch-preps 10 servings hands-off, giving you the highest efficiency for meal prep day when you need volume fast. Designed for lifters managing high training volume who need substantial meals without active cooking.
Ingredients
- •3 lbs 93/7 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •2 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •1 can Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained
- •1 can Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained
- •8 oz Velveeta, Original
Velveeta original block (not slices). Found near canned soups, not refrigerated.
- •16 oz Rotini Pasta
Instructions
- 1Cook 3 pounds 96/4 beef with no seasoning, then add to crockpot.
- 2Add kidney beans, chili kidney beans, and 2 cans rotel tomatoes to crockpot. Mix and cook for 3 hours.
- 3After 3 hours, add 8 ounce bag 2% cheese, 8 ounce bag Velveeta cheese, and 16 ounces protein pasta. Mix and put lid back on for 30 additional minutes.
- 4Divide into 10 meal prep containers.
Nutrition — Per Serving
556
calories
56g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 53g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cheesy Chili Pasta have per serving?
Each serving contains 56g of protein and 556 calories with a balanced macro split of 13g fat and 53g carbs. This makes it a solid high-protein option for hitting daily protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Cheesy Chili Pasta take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that cooks in a slow cooker, and it batch-preps 10 servings at once. Set it and forget it — minimal active time required when you're prepping multiple meals simultaneously.
Is Cheesy Chili Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 56g protein per serving with 556 calories, this recipe supports muscle gain phases where you need sustained protein intake throughout the day. The carbohydrate content helps fuel workouts and recovery.
