Red Sauce Alfredo Chicken Pasta
This Red Sauce Alfredo Chicken Pasta delivers 53g protein and 440 calories per serving — a macro-friendly Italian option that doesn't require active cooking. Batch-preps 10 servings in your slow cooker, freeing up your day while proteins braise into the sauce. Hit your protein targets without rotating between chicken breast and rice every meal.
Ingredients
- •48 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •2 can Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •2 Bell Pepper(300g)
- •0.8 cup Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 oz Butter
- •2 Banza Chickpea Pasta(454g)
Banza chickpea pasta — higher protein than regular pasta. Found in the pasta aisle.
Instructions
- 1Add chicken breast to crockpot (trim fats first)
- 2Add Alfredo sauce and tomato sauce
- 3Mix and cook on high for 3 hours
- 4While cooking, cut up onion and green peppers
- 5Add peppers and onions to a hot pan
- 6Add chicken bone broth and butter to pan
- 7Cook until onions turn brown (about 10 minutes)
- 8Add onions and peppers to crockpot, mix, and close lid
- 915 minutes before chicken is done, boil 2 boxes protein pasta until halfway cooked
- 10Add pasta to crockpot and mix
- 11Put lid back on and cook for additional 30 minutes to let pasta finish cooking and absorb liquids
- 12Divide into 10 meal prep containers and enjoy
Nutrition — Per Serving
440
calories
53g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Red Sauce Alfredo Chicken Pasta have per serving?
Each serving provides 53g of protein at 440 calories with 9g fat and 45g carbs. The low fat content combined with high protein makes this a lean option for hitting daily targets.
How long does Red Sauce Alfredo Chicken Pasta take to prep?
This slow cooker recipe batch-prepares 10 servings with minimal active effort—you combine ingredients and let the cooker handle the work. Total hands-on time is minimal, making it efficient for weekly meal prep.
Is Red Sauce Alfredo Chicken Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 53g protein per serving and 440 calories, this pasta supports muscle gain goals with adequate carbohydrates for training fuel. The 45g carbs per serving provides glycogen replenishment without excess calories.
