Chicken Arrabbiata
Each serving of Chicken Arrabbiata packs 44g protein and 816 calories—a calorie-dense option for high-volume training days. Quick-prep stovetop recipe makes 6 servings, fitting into weekend batch cooking without extra equipment. Built for lifters in a surplus who need substantial meals to support strength gains.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1134g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(80g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed(425g)
- •1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Pasta, White, Dry (Unspecified Type)(340g)
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then dredge each piece in flour until they are lightly coated.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot (it will sizzle if a pinch of flour is dropped into the oil), add the chicken. Brown the chicken on both sides (5-7 minutes each side), then remove the chicken from the skillet. While the chicken is browning, mince the garlic.
- 3After the chicken is removed from the skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté briefly (1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft, but not brown). Add both cans of tomatoes with juices, basil, crushed red pepper, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 4Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce, and spoon some sauce over top of each piece. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes, turning the chicken over half way through to make sure both sides receive adequate heat.
- 5Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with roughly chopped parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
816
calories
44g
protein
38g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 74g
- Saturated fat
- 9.5g
- Sodium
- 403 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.8g
6 servings per batch · ~466g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Arrabbiata have per serving?
Each serving contains 44g of protein and 816 calories with 38g fat and 74g carbs. This is a higher-calorie, higher-fat pasta option compared to other chicken recipes on the app.
How long does Chicken Arrabbiata take to prep?
Marked as quick prep on the stovetop and batch-makes 6 servings, so despite the pasta base, you can get a full week of dinners prepped in one session.
Is Chicken Arrabbiata good for muscle gain?
At 44g protein and 816 calories per serving with substantial carbs and fat, this recipe is best suited for muscle-building phases where total calorie intake and fuel for training are the priorities.
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