Stovetop~30 minComplexity
Southwest Chicken Skillet
Southwest Chicken Skillet delivers 64g protein and 793 calories per serving across 4 servings—a high-protein single-pan lunch or dinner. Quick stovetop prep minimizes cleanup while covering over 30% of daily protein needs per meal. Built for lifters targeting 180g+ daily protein through concentrated whole-food portions.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •1 cup White Rice
- •1 cup Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought
- •1.5 cup Chicken Breast, Grilled
- •15 oz Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •1 tbsp Chili powder
- •1.8 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- •2 Green Onion (Scallion)(30g)
Instructions
- 1Drain the black beans and chop the green onions; set aside separately.
- 2In a large skillet, combine the rice, salsa, chicken broth, and chili powder over medium-high heat. Stir until evenly combined, then bring to a boil—about 2–3 minutes.
- 3Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add the chicken and drained black beans, and stir. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
- 4Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes without removing the lid.
- 5Remove the lid and fluff the mixture with a fork to separate the grains.
- 6Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the top, replace the lid, and let sit for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- 7Divide the skillet mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot.
- 8Top each container with the chopped green onions just before serving, or store green onions separately and add fresh when reheating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
517
calories
35g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 64g
- Saturated fat
- 6.0g
- Sodium
- 774 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
4 servings per batch · ~408g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Southwest Chicken Skillet have per serving?
Each serving delivers 64g of protein and 793 calories with 26g fat and 75g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein recipes in the PrepForge library on a per-serving basis.
How long does Southwest Chicken Skillet take to make?
The recipe qualifies as quick prep and batch-makes 4 servings in a single stovetop session. You can prepare an entire day's worth of high-protein lunches in one cooking block.
Is Southwest Chicken Skillet good for muscle gain?
At 64g protein per serving, this skillet is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where daily protein targets are 180g+. The 75g carbs per serving support workout performance and recovery simultaneously.
