STOP Making Boring Meals Try Harissa Chicken Pasta Tonight

Looking for a high protein meal prep idea? Try this Harissa Chicken Pasta recipe for a delicious and satisfying meal that will spice up your dinner routine!

Honey Harissa Chicken Pasta (5 Servings) (we made it into 6)

Ingredients (5 servings)
• Chicken: 670g (24oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 4 Tbsp Harissa Sauce
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 30g (2 Tbsp) sun-dried tomatoes
• 10g (½ Tbsp) honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ Tbsp salt
• Dash of black pepper
• Additional Ingredients:
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon
• 1.5 Tbsp extra harissa paste
• 100g (½ cup) feta cheese (we used low fat Mozzarella)
• 250g (1 cup) whole milk (we used almond milk + corn starch)
• 336g (12oz) penne pasta
• Store-bought tzatziki (100g / ⅓ cup)
• Chives for garnish

Instructions
1️⃣ Place chicken, onions, harissa paste, tomato paste, honey, and seasonings in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 4–5 hours, until tender. 15 minutes for Instant Pot.
2️⃣ Shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Add lemon juice, zest, more harissa, and feta cheese. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the pasta, drain, and add to the slow cooker along with milk. Stir and cook on low for 20–30 minutes until thickened.
5️⃣ Divide into 5 servings, top with tzatziki and chives.

Macros Per Serving

Calories: ~585 kcal (we made it into 6 servings, so just a touch under 500 cal)
Protein: ~46g
Carbs: ~61g
Fat: ~17g

00:00 Introduction and Meal Prep Motivation
00:48 Essential Tools for Easy Meal Prep
02:05 Ingredients for Lemon Harissa Chicken Pasta
04:06 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
11:05 Portioning and Storing Your Meals
16:35 Final Thoughts and Outro