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Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Bake

Lunch, Dinner
This dish is a flavour-packed, high-protein meal ideal for anyone looking for a balanced and delicious dish. It’s a great option for athletes or anyone needing a protein and carb-rich dish to fuel their active lifestyle.
5 stars from 1 vote
Calories631kcal
Carbs74g
Protein56g
Fats12g
For Intensive Exercise, Exercise Day
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Performance Benefits

This meal contains a high balance of carbohydrates and protein, making it a great option for muscle recovery and energy replenishment after workouts. The pasta provides ample carbs to refuel glycogen stores, while the chicken and chorizo contribute to muscle repair and growth with their high protein content.
Health Benefits

This pasta bake features a blend of nutrient-dense vegetables like spinach, peppers, and onions. These ingredients deliver essential vitamins along with antioxidants to support immune health and aid in post-workout recovery.
Expert Tips

Add a dash of chili flakes for extra heat, or serve with a side of mixed salad to increase the vegetable intake for a balanced meal.

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Big Pan
  • Pot
  • Oven Proof Dish

Ingredients

  • 750 g chicken
  • 500 g Penne Pasta (dry)
  • 165 g Philadelphia garlic and herb
  • 50 g Chorizo
  • 2 Handfuls of Spinach
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Onion
  • 50 g Low Fat Grated Cheese
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Instructions

  • Cook the chorizo, chopped pepper & onion in the pan
  • After 3-5 minutes set aside and cook the chicken in the pan until fully cooked through
  • Cook the pasta as per packet instructions
  • Once the chicken in cooked add back in the chorizo, pepper, onion and add in the garlic paste & spanich
  • Add the Philadelphia garlic and herb to the pan and mix well
  • When the pasta is cooked add it to the pan and mix until all the pasta is well coated in the garlic and herb mix
  • When combined pour into an oven proof dish and sprinkle the cheese on top
  • Pop it into the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 358GCalories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 56gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8643gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gTrans Fat: 0.015gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7.8gVitamin A: 58ugVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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