One Pot Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Recipe
This One Pot Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta delivers 35g protein and 839 calories per serving across 6 portions. The quick-prep, single-pot method on your stovetop cuts cleanup time while maximizing batch size for midweek meal coverage. The calorie density works well when you're in a surplus phase and need sustained energy for training.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •½ Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More For Serving
- •1 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Serving
- •Butter(60g)
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(480g)
- •Pasta, Fettuccine, White, Dry(454g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Orange Zest(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(120g)
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(120g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(120g)
Instructions
- 1Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat.
- 2Season the chicken all over with the salt and pepper. When the oil is glistening, add the chicken, in batches, and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3Add the butter to the pot. Once the butter is melted, Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4Stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream and pasta. Submerge the pasta in liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- 5Add the parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers and olives.
- 6Cook, stirring, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 8-10 minutes longer.
- 7Add the chicken to the pasta and cook, stirring, until just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- 8Serve immediately sprinkled with parsley and extra salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition — Per Serving
839
calories
35g
protein
50g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 64g
- Saturated fat
- 26.7g
- Sodium
- 1141 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.3g
6 servings per batch · ~482g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does One Pot Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 839 calories with 50g fat and 64g carbs. This macro split works well for calorie-dense days when you're prioritizing overall intake over strict protein minimums.
How long does One Pot Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta take to prep?
It's quick prep on the stovetop and yields 6 servings at once, making it efficient for batch cooking a full week's worth of dinners in a single session.
Is One Pot Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta good for fat loss?
At 839 calories per serving, this recipe is better suited for maintenance or muscle-building phases rather than aggressive calorie deficits. The high fat content (50g) makes portion control important if you're tracking a 500-calorie daily deficit.
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