Chicken Feta Pasta
This Chicken Feta Pasta delivers 58g protein and 756 calories per serving, making it an efficient way to hit your daily protein targets without sacrificing Mediterranean flavors. Batch-preps 4 servings in quick time on the stovetop, fitting easily into a midweek dinner rotation. Built for lifters who need consistent protein intake without repetitive chicken-and-rice prep.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •2 cups water
- •Pasta, Fettuccine, Whole Wheat, Dry(454g)
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(113g)
- •Basil, Fresh
Instructions
- 1In a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over high for 1 minute, then add the chicken breast halves. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Cook the chicken on one side for 8 minutes, moving it around in the pan a little to prevent sticking, but not too much, so that a nice crust will form. Lower the heat as needed if the chicken seems to be cooking too quickly. Flip, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook for 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 2Add the diced tomatoes and water. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and let cook an additional 10 minutes.
- 3Remove the lid, stir, then add three-quarters of the feta. Stir once more, then let cook uncovered for 5 additional minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining feta cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition — Per Serving
756
calories
58g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 84g
- Saturated fat
- 6.2g
- Sodium
- 411 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 11.5g
4 servings per batch · ~319g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Feta Pasta have per serving?
Each serving delivers 58g of protein and 756 calories with 21g fat and 84g carbs. This is a high-carb, high-protein combination that emphasizes carbohydrate loading alongside protein.
How long does Chicken Feta Pasta take to prep?
This is quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can have 4 complete meals ready in one cooking session. Batch-making 4 portions at once keeps meal prep time minimal.
Is Chicken Feta Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein and 84g carbs per serving totaling 756 calories, this recipe is built for muscle gain phases where carbohydrate intake supports training volume and recovery. The high carb-to-protein ratio makes it strong for post-workout nutrition.
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