Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner
This Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner delivers 59g protein and 751 calories per serving in 4-serving batches. All-in-one stovetop meal preps in quick time, reducing cleanup on heavy prep days. Highest protein-per-serving in this category — maximizes protein efficiency for strength-training nutrition.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Olive oil(23g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Fennel Seeds, Dried(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(240g)
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Kale(960g)
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken all over with ½ teaspoon of the salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 2To the same skillet, add the tomato paste, garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes and cook stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream, pepper, ¼ cup of the parmesan and kale until the kale is just wilted, about 3 minutes more. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes more.
- 3Top with the basil and the remaining parmesan and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
751
calories
59g
protein
44g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 20.7g
- Sodium
- 775 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 11.9g
4 servings per batch · ~575g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner have per serving?
Each serving delivers 59g of protein and 751 calories, with 44g fat and 34g carbs per portion. The high protein-to-serving ratio makes this a reliable choice for protein-focused meal prep days.
How long does Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner take to prep?
Total time is quick prep on the stovetop with 4 servings prepared simultaneously. This one-pan approach lets you batch-cook all your meals at once for the week.
Is Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner good for muscle gain?
At 59g protein and 751 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where you need calorie density alongside high protein intake. The elevated fat content supports hormone production while maintaining strong protein delivery.
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