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10-6 Chicken Pasta with Side Salad

  • Writer: Caleb Fifield
    Caleb Fifield
  • Nov 3
  • 2 min read

Off-duty fuel, on duty performance


You know the code. 10-6 means busy, and that pretty much sums most shifts. Whether you’re stacked with calls, stuck in the cruiser between paperwork, or finally grabbing a meal at 2200, this pasta’s got your back.


Quick, balanced, and built for the kind of schedule only members understand, the 10-6 Chicken Pasta is the definition of tactical nutrition: fast to prep, easy to pack, filling, and highly nutritious.


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Ingredients:

  • 1 Large chicken Breast

  • 2 Roma tomatoes

  • 1 Clove Garlic

  • 1/2 Bell Pepper

  • 1 Cup Spinach

  • 1 tbsp Cottage Cheese

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil

  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

  • 1 Cup Rice Pasta (Dry measure)


Instructions:

  1. Boil Water

  2. Dice Tomatoes, Slice Bell Peppers, and Mince Garlic.

  3. Slice Chicken Breast into strips

  4. Cook the pasta to package directions

  5. Add Garlic and oil and sauté until fragrant, but not burnt.

  6. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes.

  7. Add in tomatoes and stir in with chicken, allowing the tomatoes to breakdown, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

  8. Add spinach, bell peppers, and basil, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

  9. Add in the cottage cheese and cooked pasta all into the same pan allowing it to cook until every incorporates, and a sauce is formed (~2-3 minutes)

  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.



Rebekah's Add-ons:


Sometimes you just need more greens without overcomplicating things — especially after a 12-hour shift.


Rebekah, suggests grabbing one of those simple, pre-made salads you can pick up at most grocery stores (think garden, Greek, or kale mix) to pair with your 10-6 Chicken Pasta. It’s a quick way to bump up your vegetable intake, fiber, and overall volume — all without adding any extra prep time.


Toss it in the container next to your pasta, drizzle on a bit of olive oil or vinaigrette, and you’ve just upgraded your dinner from solid to elite.



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TIPS for PREPPING:


1️⃣ Cook Once, Eat Twice Double or triple it.

Portion into containers (1–2 cups each). Keeps 3 days in the fridge or 2 months frozen.


2️⃣ Cool Before Sealing

Let it cool 10–15 min before closing the lid — stops sogginess and condensation.


3️⃣ Pack Smart

Use tight-lidded glass or BPA-free containers. Keep your side salad in a separate compartment.


4️⃣ Reheat Fast

Add 1 tsp water or oil, then microwave 60–90 sec, stir, repeat. If frozen, thaw in fridge overnight.


5️⃣ Keep It Fresh on Shift

Use an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack if you’re on the road. Stay under 4 hrs unrefrigerated.


6️⃣ Easy Variety

Swap chicken for shrimp or ground turkey, or switch to lentil pasta or brown rice for a new twist.



Estimated Macronutrient Breakdown:


Per Serving:

Calories: 827 kcal

Protein: 63g

Carbohydrates: 62g

Fat: 37g

Fibre: 7.7g

 
 
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