Cajun Mac Bowls

Directions

  1. 1Portion 1/2 cup of cooked pasta into each bowl.
  2. 2Add green veggie of choice (e.g., broccoli) to each bowl.
  3. 3Melt a tiny bit of butter in a pan.
  4. 4Add 1/4 tsp each of Cajun seasoning, paprika, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the melted butter.
  5. 5Add garlic to the pan and mix well.
  6. 6Pour 1/2 jar of Alfredo sauce into the pan.
  7. 7Add parmesan and cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  8. 8Whisk until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
  9. 9Divide the creamy sauce amongst the bowls.
  10. 10Season chicken tenderloins with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic.
  11. 11Air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes per side.
  12. 12Place 2 chicken pieces per bowl.
  13. 13Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup pasta
  • green veggie of choice
  • butter
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning
  • garlic
  • 0.5 jar Alfredo sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins

Equipment

skilletbowlsmeasuring cupwhiskair fryer

Tips

  • If using rotisserie chicken, this meal prep is no-cook.
  • The recipe yields 400 calories + 35g protein per bowl.