High Protein Chicken Kale Pasta Bowl

5 MINS PREP | 20 MINS COOK | 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces Chickpea Rotini

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, raw

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 quarts curly kale, chopped

1/4 cup water

1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water for later. Drain pasta and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and stir as it cooks. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.

3. To the same skillet, saute the garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened on medium-low heat.

4. Add the kale and reserved pasta water. Cook the kale until soft, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Return the chicken to the skillet.

5. Add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil on top, if desired. Divide onto plates and season with red pepper flakes on top. Enjoy!

6. *Optional seasonings: Lemon zest or 1.5 Tablespoons lemon juice provides an additional pop! Black pepper and/or additional red pepper flakes for some spice.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Protein 42g

Total Fat 13g

Carbs 25g

Calories 375kcal

Fiber 7g

Sodium 113mg

Saturated Fat 1.9g

Fruits 0 servings

Vegetables 1.68 servings

Added Sugar 0g