Sausage and Kale Skillet
This Sausage and Kale Skillet delivers 42g protein and 721 calories per serving — substantial fuel for post-workout recovery. Four hearty portions come together in one quick stovetop cook, covering 2-3 dinner days without reheating effort. Built for lifters who need volume and protein without exceeding calorie targets.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(539g)
- •Kale
- •Chickpeas, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned(240g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(240g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
Instructions
- 1Squeeze the sausage from the casings into a large skillet (freeze the remaining links for later use). Cook the sausage over medium heat until fully brown. Break the sausage up into pieces as it cooks. It's okay if it sticks to the bottom of the skillet a little as it cooks.
- 2While the sausage is cooking, remove the woody stems from the kale, then slice it crosswise into thin strips. Rinse the kale well, then add it to the skillet. Stir it into the sausage and continue to cook until it is fully wilted (this happens within a few minutes).
- 3Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour the marinara sauce over the skillet, then top with the shredded cheese. Place a lid on the skillet and let it simmer until the cheese is melted (about 5-10 minutes).
Nutrition — Per Serving
721
calories
42g
protein
46g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 18.0g
- Sodium
- 1654 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.9g
4 servings per batch · ~361g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sausage and Kale Skillet have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein with 721 calories, 46g fat, and 34g carbs. This is one of the highest single-serving protein counts among dinner options and suits muscle-building phases well.
How long does Sausage and Kale Skillet take to prep?
Listed as quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can batch-cook 2-4 dinners in one stovetop session. The skillet format means minimal cleanup and straightforward reheating for midweek meals.
Is Sausage and Kale Skillet good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 721 calories per serving, this recipe directly supports muscle gain by delivering substantial protein alongside sufficient carbohydrates for post-workout recovery. The calorie density also supports the surplus needed for hypertrophy work.
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