Ranch Chicken Meal Prep

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  2 lbs Potato, Russet, Baked, Flesh Only
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  0.3 cup Parmesan Cheese

  Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

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  0.5 tsp Garlic powder
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  0.3 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  3 tbsp Vegetable oil
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  0.5 tsp 1/2 Tsp Salt, Divided ($0.05)
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 tsp pepper ($0.05)
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  1 lbs Broccoli
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  1 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  1 tbsp 1 Tbsp garlic herb seasoning ($0.30)

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then butterfly each breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets of even thickness. Season both sides generously with the garlic herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat. Once shimmering, add the chicken cutlets and cook 5–6 minutes per side over medium-high heat until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured at the thickest point. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
3. 3While the chicken cooks, cut the russet potatoes into ¾-inch cubes. Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with vegetable oil, half of the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and half the salt until evenly coated.
4. 4Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and swirl to coat with vegetable oil. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer and cook 12–15 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
5. 5In a separate large skillet over medium-high heat, add a light drizzle of vegetable oil. Add the broccoli florets and cook 6–8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp with browned edges.
6. 6Divide the sliced chicken, cooked potatoes, and broccoli evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Sprinkle the remaining grated Parmesan over each container.
7. 7Allow the containers to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate until ready to eat, up to 4 days.