Chicken Pasta Bake
This Chicken Pasta Bake provides 65g protein and 530 calories per serving, a substantial protein dose in a single-pan format. Seven servings cook in the slow cooker with quick prep, eliminating the need for multiple dishes or stovetop monitoring. Stack servings to hit 130g+ protein daily while keeping carbs predictable for training fuel.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •24 oz Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Prego
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •440 g Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •0.8 cup Skim Milk
- •100 g Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Add chicken breast and Prego sauce to crockpot.
- 2Make sauce by mixing cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3Add sauce to crockpot and mix. Cook on high for 3 hours.
- 4Shred chicken.
- 5Cook Barilla protein pasta according to package.
- 6Add pasta to crockpot.
- 7Add bag of fat-free mozzarella cheese.
- 8Mix well and divide into 7 servings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
530
calories
65g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 52g
7 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Pasta Bake have per serving?
Each serving contains 65g of protein and 530 calories with 9g fat and 52g carbs — a high-protein, moderately-caloric option. This macro profile prioritizes protein delivery while keeping calories balanced.
How long does Chicken Pasta Bake take to prep and how many servings does it make?
This quick prep slow cooker recipe batch-preps 7 servings at once, making it efficient for weekly meal prep sessions. The slow cooker handles cooking while you prepare other meals or tasks.
Is Chicken Pasta Bake good for muscle gain?
At 65g protein and 530 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where hitting high daily protein targets matters. The carbohydrate content supports workout performance and muscle recovery.
