# Cajun Mac Bowls

These Cajun Mac Bowls are a high-protein, low-calorie meal prep option that is easy to make and perfect for a spring lunch.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- skillet
- bowls
- measuring cup
- whisk
- air fryer

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWPxHjaDNP5/?igsh=cTZkaHI1dnE3M3A=
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f0749f75-5aff-440e-bc03-8af05917d096
- Extracted: 2026-04-17

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