Want a High Protein Meal? – Can’t Go Wrong With Chicken

Posted on 16. Feb, 2011 by Rob Connor in High Protein Meals

Chicken always has been and probably always will be a staple part of my high protein diet. It’s one the most versatile, value for money, sources of protein. You can grill it, boil it, stir fry it, cook it in the oven and even barbecue it.

Chile Chicken Monterey

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• Seasonings of your choice
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped, 2 1/2 ounces
• 4 ounce can mushrooms or 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
• 4 ounces pepper-jack cheese, shredded

Preparation:

• Flatten and season the chicken breasts
• Grill and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté the onions and mushrooms in butter until the onions are tender.
• Stir in the chilies.
• Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking pan.
• Top with the mushroom mixture, then with the cheese.
• Bake at 350º about 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition (per serving):

• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 2g (2g fiber)
• Fat: 8g
• Kcals: 224

Serves: 4

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