High Protein Enchilada Pasta

Looking for an easy meal prep recipe? This High Protein Enchilada Pasta recipe has great macros, simple ingredients, and just enough kick!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: enchilada, healthy, pasta

Servings: 6 Bowls

Calories: 483kcal

Cost: $7.50

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Ingredients

16 Ounces Water
6 Ounces Pasta - Whole Wheat
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes - No Salt Added
10 Ounces Enchilada Sauce - Low Sodium
15 Ounces Black Beans - Reduced Sodium
11 Ounces Corn - No Salt Added Whole Kernel
2 Pounds Chicken Breast - or Protein of Your Choice
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese - Reduced Fat

Instructions

Take out a large stovetop pan and turn your burner on High heat
Add in your Water, Pasta, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Enchilada Sauce
Mix everything together and bring it to a boil
Once it starts to boil turn your burner down to Low-Medium heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes while occasionally stirring it
After 15 minutes add in your Black Beans, Corn, and Chicken (or protein of your choice)
Mix everything around and keep those ingredients on the heat for 3 minutes
After 3 minutes mix in your Cheese until it’s melted

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Notes

Calories in the WHOLE recipe:

Calories: 2898
Fat: 62g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Sodium: 2604mg
Carbs: 294g
Fiber: 54g
Sugar: 49g
Protein: 291g

Calories in each bowl (if you make 6):

Calories: 483
Fat: 10.3g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 434mg
Carbs: 49g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 8.1g
Protein: 48.5g

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