Easy 50g Protein Lunches for Work
This easy-to-make lunch is packed with protein and perfect for meal prep, featuring rotini pasta, rotisserie chicken, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 200 g cooked rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
- 300 g shredded rotisserie chicken (about 2 cups)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: a light drizzle of olive oil or your favorite vinaigrette
- 200 g cooked penne pasta (about 2 cups)
- 200 g grilled chicken fillet, chopped
- 1.5 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 125 g mini mozzarella balls (about 1 cup)
- balsamic vinaigrette, to serve
Instructions
- Add the pasta, shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and spinach to a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss everything gently.
- Divide into two containers or bowls. Add a little dressing if you like.
- Layer spinach, pasta, grilled chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a bowl or meal prep container.
- Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle balsamic vinaigrette when you’re ready to eat.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite veggies.