save for high protein chicken pesto pasta 🤍 about 610 cal, 46g of protein, 7 ingredients and absolutely YUM !! Calories: ~610 Protein: ~46 g Carbs: ~63 g Fat: ~19 g Fiber: ~5 g ingredients (makes 2 servings): 2 servings tj’s brown rice & quinoa pasta (or protein pasta for even more protein) 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese ¼ cup tj’s vegan kale and cashew pesto 1 cup spinach 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlets ~4 tbsp breadcrumbs salt + pepper ~1 cup grape tomatoes olive oil fresh parmesan (optional) directions: boil the pasta according to the package directions. for extra protein you can cook the pasta in bone broth instead of water, or use a protein pasta instead (i forgot the bone broth this time but highly recommend). while the pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese, pesto, and spinach until smooth to make the sauce. slice the chicken breast into thin cutlets and add to a bowl with breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, tossing to lightly coat. cook in a pan with olive oil until golden and cooked through, then remove from the pan. in the same pan, add the tomatoes and cook until blistered. turn the heat off, then add the cooked pasta and the sauce and stir until everything is warm and creamy. plate the pasta, top with the chicken, and finish with a little fresh parmesan if you want. #traderjoesmeals #highprotein #pestopasta #easydinner #healthymealideas - @meredithwelborn