
Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage
Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage packs 79g protein and 482 calories per serving — one of the leanest high-protein dinners in our rotation. Six servings cook in one skillet with quick prep time, meaning Sunday prep covers your entire week of training meals. Targets fat loss phases while keeping hunger managed and protein targets non-negotiable.
Ingredients
- •Cabbage, Green(900g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(2041g)
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with the taco seasoning packet, working it into the meat.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering, then place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
- 3Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 4In the same skillet, add the shredded cabbage and a splash of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized.
- 5Return the shredded chicken to the skillet with the cabbage, toss to combine, and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- 6Remove from heat, squeeze the lime over the mixture, and stir in the fresh cilantro.
- 7Divide the chicken and cabbage mixture evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, then cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
482
calories
79g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 0.3g
- Sodium
- 298 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
6 servings per batch · ~8g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage have per serving?
This recipe lists 0g protein per serving at only 36 calories with 3g fat and 3g carbs. This appears to be a vegetable side dish rather than a complete protein-focused meal.
How long does Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings per batch, making it efficient as a side dish to pair with separate protein sources. The batch size works well for meal prep vegetable components.
Is Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage suitable for fat loss?
At only 36 calories per serving, this is an excellent zero-calorie vegetable addition to fat loss meal plans. Pair this side with a separate high-protein component to create a complete fat loss meal that maximizes satiety without calorie excess.
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