Stuffed Chicken Breast
This Stuffed Chicken Breast packs 70g protein and 677 calories per serving — among the highest-protein dinners you can cook in one pan. 4 servings batch in minimal time on the stovetop, making it a straight-line choice for hitting 200g+ daily protein on a bulk. Built for anyone chasing serious muscle gain without cooking multiple proteins separately.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Spinach(480g)
- •Garlic
- •Cream Cheese(113g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Mozzarella Cheese(180g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(60g)
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(60g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Serving
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375° F with a rack in the center position.
- 2Place the chicken on a cutting board. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Using a small knife, carefully cut a 3-inch slit into the side of each chicken breast, wiggling the knife back and forth to create as much of a pocket as possible without cutting all the way through the chicken. Season the chicken inside and out with the salt.
- 3Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a cast iron or oven proof skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the spinach and garlic and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Transfer the spinach mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Carefully stuff the filling into the pockets of the chicken breasts, dividing evenly.
- 4Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven (or transfer the chicken to a baking dish) and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- 5Divide the chicken among 4 plates, top with remaining pesto and sprinkle with parsley if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
677
calories
70g
protein
39g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 14.0g
- Sodium
- 699 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
4 servings per batch · ~465g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Stuffed Chicken Breast have per serving?
Each serving contains 70g of protein and 677 calories with 39g fat and 13g carbs. This is one of the highest single-serving protein counts in the PrepForge library at nearly 70g per meal.
How long does Stuffed Chicken Breast take to prep?
This quick prep recipe makes 4 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to batch-cook your entire dinner portion count in one session. You'll have 4 high-protein meals ready to reheat throughout the week.
Is Stuffed Chicken Breast good for muscle gain?
At 70g protein and 677 calories per serving, this recipe is optimized for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-200g daily protein is the priority goal. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes it one of the most efficient protein sources for strength athletes.
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