Chicken, Bacon, Buffalo Ranch Pasta

A high-protein, flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken breast
• 16 ounces of protein pasta
• 1 bag of fat-free mozzarella cheese
• 1 bag of fat-free cheddar cheese
• 3 American cheese slices
• 1 bag of real bacon bits
• 1 half bag dried tomatoes
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 cup fat-free ranch
• 1 seasoning ranch packet
• 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce

Instructions

1. Season 3 pounds of chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Beat the chicken with a meat tenderizer to flatten it for even cooking.
3. Cook the seasoned chicken in an electric skillet or stovetop with a five-calorie spray.
4. While the chicken is cooking, boil 16 ounces of protein pasta.
5. Chop the cooked chicken and place it in a large mixing bowl.
6. Add half a bag of dried tomatoes, a bag of real bacon bits, one bag of fat-free cheddar cheese, and one bag of fat-free mozzarella cheese.
7. Add one packet of ranch seasoning and one cup of fat-free ranch.
8. Pour in one cup of Frank’s RedHot Sauce and mix everything well until the cheese melts.
9. Divide the mixture evenly into 10 meal prep containers.

Notes

Reheating Instructions: To reheat in the fridge, use a microwave for 60 seconds. For freezer-stored meals, add a little water, cover with a napkin, and microwave for 2 minutes 30 seconds.

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