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Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta in a bowl topped with grilled chicken, crispy baeef, and melted cheese.

High Protein Lunch Meal Prep: Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Idea

Creamy, satisfying, and easy to prep ahead, this high protein chicken bacon ranch pasta makes lunch simple, filling, and full of flavor all week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 personne
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 10 ounces pasta
  • 4 slices beef cooked and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • for serving Chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in milk and add ranch seasoning. Stir well.
  5. Add cheddar cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
  6. Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt until smooth.
  7. Add cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon. Toss everything together. Add pasta water if needed.
  8. Serve warm or divide into containers for meal prep. Top with parsley.

Notes

These are estimated nutrition values and can change depending on the pasta brand, cheese, beef, and exact portions used.