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15-Minute Chicken Sausage Pasta Meal Prep Bowls Recipe

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The 15-Minute Chicken Sausage Pasta Meal Prep Bowls are a quick and nutritious solution for busy days or weekly meal prepping. Combining high-protein chickpea pasta with lean chicken sausage, mixed vegetables, and flavorful pasta sauce, this gluten-free dish is easy to customize and reheats perfectly, making it ideal for healthy, hearty lunches or dinners.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 box Banza pasta (or any pasta of your choice)

Proteins

  • 4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links, sliced

Vegetables

  • 1 large bag frozen mixed vegetables

Others

  • 2 cups pasta sauce (spicy recommended, or your favorite kind)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
  2. Sauté Vegetables and Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add frozen mixed vegetables and sliced chicken sausage. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage is warmed through.
  3. Assemble Meal Prep Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked pasta into 4 to 5 meal prep containers. Top each with the cooked vegetable and sausage mixture.
  4. Add Sauce: Spoon ½ cup of your chosen pasta sauce over each portion in the containers.
  5. Cool and Store: Let the meal prep bowls cool, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days.
  6. Reheat and Serve: When ready to eat, microwave each bowl for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir before enjoying.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute fresh vegetables such as spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli instead of frozen mixed vegetables.
  • To boost protein further, add beans, lentils, or grilled chicken breast.
  • Try different pasta sauces like tomato basil, pesto, or creamy Alfredo for variety.
  • Other pasta types such as whole-wheat pasta, rice noodles, or spiralized zucchini can be used based on preference.
  • Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra spice.
  • This recipe is gluten-free when using chickpea pasta like Banza.

Keywords: chicken sausage pasta, meal prep bowls, gluten free pasta, quick dinner, healthy meal prep, high protein pasta

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