High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Pasta with Spinach & Cheese Sauce 🍃🧀

This protein-packed pasta dish combines tender chicken, air-fried sweet potatoes, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce with spinach for a delicious and balanced meal. It’s rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients, making it perfect for fueling your day while staying wholesome. Plus, it comes together quickly and easily, thanks to a blendable sauce and simple ingredients!

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4 servings): Calories: 616 Protein: 70.9g Carbohydrates: 47.3g Fat: 15.3g

Ingredients for High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Pasta with Spinach & Cheese Sauce

Main Ingredients:

• 215g (~8oz) chickpea pasta (about 2 cups dry)

• 600g (~3 medium) chicken breasts, cooked and diced (seasoned with salt & pepper)

• 1 large sweet potato (~200g), cubed (drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil and air-fried)

• 100g (~3.5oz / 1½ cups) spinach, wilted in a pan

Creamy Sauce:

• 240g (~1 cup) cottage cheese

• 50g (~1/2 cup) parmesan cheese, grated

• 100g (~1/2 cup) milk of choice

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

• Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt & pepper. Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked (~7-10 minutes). Use olive oil as necessary.

• Cube the sweet potato and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil. Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, or until crispy and tender.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta & Wilt the Spinach

• Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

• Wilt the spinach in a pan on the stovetop for 2 minutes, until soft.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

• In a blender, combine wilted spinach, cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and parsley.

• Blend for 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Combine Everything

• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

• Add the spinach & creamy sauce, then stir until evenly coated.

• Fold in the cooked chicken and air-fried sweet potatoes, mixing everything together.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

• Divide the pasta into 4 servings, ensuring each portion gets a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and sauce.

• Enjoy warm and feel nourished, satisfied, and fueled!