Crockpot Chicken Pasta
Each serving of Crockpot Chicken Pasta delivers 55g protein and 480 calories — enough to cover half your daily protein goal in a single meal. Batch-preps 8 servings on the slow cooker in minimal active time, meaning you load ingredients and let heat do the work. Designed for lifters who need carbs and protein in one dish without midweek cooking.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •1 can Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 can Mushrooms, White, Sliced
- •2 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(454g)
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •1 Broccoli(350g)
Instructions
- 1Add chicken into the crockpot with 1/2 cup of water
- 2Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
- 3Let cook for 3 hours
- 4Cook your pasta
- 5Cook your broccoli
- 6When chicken is done, add broccoli and pasta into the crockpot
- 7Add one can cream of chicken
- 8Add one can cream of mushroom
- 9Add 2 bags fat free cheddar
- 10Mix everything together
- 11Place into eight meal-prep containers
Nutrition — Per Serving
480
calories
55g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 54g
8 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Chicken Pasta have per serving?
Each serving contains 55g of protein and 480 calories with 5g fat and 54g carbs. This macro split is solid for muscle-building phases where you need high carbs to support training volume alongside sufficient protein.
How long does Crockpot Chicken Pasta take to prep?
Listed as quick prep with 8 servings per batch, meaning minimal active time upfront and the slow cooker handles cooking while you're at the gym or work. You'll have ready-to-eat meals for most of the week from one cooking session.
Is Crockpot Chicken Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 55g protein per serving and 54g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain by providing carbohydrate-rich fuel alongside substantial protein for recovery and synthesis. The 480-calorie baseline leaves room to add sides based on your daily surplus needs.
