Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe delivers 72g protein and 719 calories per serving—among the highest-protein options for lunch prep. Four servings cook on the stovetop in minimal time, allowing you to batch-cook once and eat for days. Built specifically for lifters working to hit protein targets while staying within a moderate calorie window.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(998g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(160g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •½ tsp salt
- •1 pinch black pepper
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •1 pinch finely chopped parsley
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(3g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Sherry, Dry(5g)
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(30g)
- •Yellow Onion(150g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(160g)
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(80g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(30g)
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- 2In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, spices, sherry, and sun dried tomato oil until smooth.
- 3Toss the chicken in the marinade until fully coated.
- 4Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours, or overnight for the best result.
- 5Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sear the chicken in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 6In the same pan, cook the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 7Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. Let them fry for a couple of minutes, then pour in the cream. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
- 8Return the chicken to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- 9Garnish with parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
719
calories
72g
protein
32g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Saturated fat
- 14.2g
- Sodium
- 515 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.0g
4 servings per batch · ~482g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 72g of protein at 719 calories with 32g fat and 38g carbs. This represents one of the highest protein-per-serving dishes in the PrepForge Greek collection.
How long does Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe take and how many servings does it make?
This quick prep stovetop recipe yields 4 servings, giving you multiple high-protein meals from a single batch. Despite the substantial 72g protein per serving, the quick prep designation means active cooking time stays minimal.
Is Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 72g protein and 719 calories per serving, this recipe is highly effective for muscle gain phases where hitting 200g+ daily protein is the objective. The carbohydrate content (38g) supports training intensity while the protein load drives muscle protein synthesis.
