Our Meal Prep Pizza Pasta Bowls are perfect for an easy, filling lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. Prep a batch of these at the beginning of the week and enjoy a hot, satisfying meal all week long.
I love pizza, but I don't love that a typical slice only contains about 12g of protein and doesn't really fill me up that well. Luckily, I can enjoy all my favorite pizza flavors in a hearty pasta dish while getting 37g of protein in at the same time – it's a win-win!
3 Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy meal prep option. If meal prepping intimidates you, you're not alone! But our meal prep Pizza Pasta Bowls are so simple to throw together that even a rookie prepper will feel accomplished after making this one.
- It's high in protein. Whether you're a macro tracker or just someone who likes to ensure proper protein intake, the 37g of protein in this dish will make hitting your daily goal a breeze.
- Delicious pizza flavor. I'm not going to make any kind of bold statements about this dish being better than a slice of real pizza, but I will tell you that you'll enjoy the pizza flavors in this dish and that it'll definitely satisfy your pizza cravings.
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“FH Meal Prep Pizza Pasta Bowl”
Meal Prep Pizza Pasta Bowls (with 37g of Protein!)
Packed with protein and satisfying pizza flavors, this easy meal prep recipe is perfect for weekday lunches of busy weeknight dinners!
Equipment
- 4 Oven safe meal prep containers with lids
- Large spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 box Banza rotini pasta, cooked Or pasta of choice
- 16 oz. Ground chicken breast, cooked and drained
- 60 grams Mini pepperonis
- 40 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 tbsp Pizza sauce
- Optional seasonings: Red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook ground chicken and pasta according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Assemble pizza bowls by splitting ground chicken, pasta, pizza sauce, and pepperoni between 4 bowls. Sprinkle with seasoinings, if desired.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Place in oven and bake for ~10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, seal with airtight lids and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, microwave for 60-90 seconds. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to beef up your bowls by adding any additional pizza toppings of your choice i.e. sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.Â
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 37gFat: 16gFiber: 5g
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