Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta
This Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta delivers 33g protein and 374 calories per serving in quick prep format. Six servings batch-cook in a single pot, giving you complete meals ready to portion and track. Moderate calorie density suits both surplus and maintenance phases while simplifying macro tracking.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Grits, Stone-Ground, Dry(240g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Sprinkle the chicken thighs all over with 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken thighs and marinara to a 6 quart Instant Pot, stir to combine.
- 2Secure the lid. Choose Pressure Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes.
- 3Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before flipping the valve and releasing the remaining pressure.
- 4Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Whisk in the polenta, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the polenta is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes (see Note 2)
- 5Using two forks, shred the chicken in the tomato sauce. Divide the polenta into 6 bowls. Serve the chicken and sauce over the polenta, sprinkled with parsley, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
374
calories
33g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6g
- Sodium
- 303 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
6 servings per batch · ~351g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta have per serving?
Each serving provides 33g of protein and 374 calories with 13g fat and 32g carbs. This offers a moderate protein profile suitable for balanced meal prep across multiple goals.
How long does Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta take to make?
Quick prep with 6 servings per batch allows you to prep a full week of dinners in one stovetop session. The portioning is straightforward for consistent macro tracking throughout the week.
Is Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta good for muscle gain?
At 33g protein and 374 calories with 32g carbs per serving, this works as a supporting dinner in a muscle-gain plan when combined with other higher-protein meals. The carbohydrate content aids post-workout recovery.
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