A flavorful and easy-to-make high protein pesto pasta that's perfect for meal prep. Packed with incredible macros, this dish helps make healthy eating an enjoyable journey! Each serving contains 532 calories, 62g protein, 45g carbs, and 12g fat.
1: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
2: Cook the chicken breasts in a pan until fully cooked and set aside.
3: In a blender, combine spinach, fresh basil, garlic cloves, salt, grated parmesan cheese, light cream cheese, cashew nuts, lemon juice, and pasta water to create the pesto sauce.
4: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, adding salt to the water.
5: Once the pasta is cooked, drain and combine it with the pesto sauce.
6: Slice the cooked chicken and mix it in with the pasta.
7: Serve into 4 equal portions and garnish with additional parmesan, basil, chilli flakes, and lemon zest if desired.
