Meal Prep Marry Me Chicken – High-Protein Recipe for the Week
This creamy, high-protein Marry Me Chicken meal prep recipe makes your week easier and tastier. Packed with bold flavour, this dish is perfect for anyone focused on healthy eating, muscle gain, or weight loss. It’s easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, stores well for up to 4 days, and reheats beautifully—making it ideal for busy workweeks or fitness-focused meal plans. Whether meal prepping for yourself or feeding the family, this dish delivers on taste, nutrition, and convenience.
High Protein Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 500 g Pasta of Choice
- 15 ml Sun-Dried Tomato Oil
- 800 g Chicken Breast, Boneless & Skinless Diced
- 6 g Dried Italian Herbs
- 400 g High Protein Cottage Cheese
- 180 ml Chicken Stock
- 4 g Onion Powder
- 4 g Garlic Powder
- 4 g Smoked Paprika
- 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano Grated
- 100 g Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 200 g Baby Spinach Washed
- Parmigiano Reggiano To Taste
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, season generously with salt, and cook the pasta for 3 minutes less than the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and mix with the dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a blender, add the cottage cheese, chicken stock, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Blend on high for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and no longer grainy.
- Place a large, high-rimmed pan or pot over high heat. Add the sun-dried tomato oil and seasoned chicken, and cook for 3–4 minutes, mixing occasionally. Work in batches if your pan isn't large enough.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the drained pasta to the chicken, then pour over the cottage cheese sauce. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fully combined. Add the spinach and cook for a further minute, until wilted. Remove from the heat.
- Portion into 5 meal prep containers. Garnish with fresh basil, extra parmigiano reggiano, and cracked black pepper.
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerator
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer
For longer storage, freeze for up to 2-3 months. When freezing, label freezer-safe containers with the date for easy tracking.
Reheating
Bringing your meals back to life is simple with these methods:
Microwave
Heat individual portions on high for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through. If the sauce thickens in the fridge, add a water or chicken stock splash before reheating.
Stovetop
Reheat in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warmed through. Stir occasionally and add some water, milk, or broth to maintain the creamy consistency.
From Frozen
For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
These steps will help maintain the dish’s flavour and texture throughout the week—it will be just as good as day one!
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This was quick and awesome. Easy to make, flavorful, tastes wonderful, and portions are filling. Thanks for the recipe!
Perfect! GLad you enjoyed it
Haven’t cooked/meal prepped in forever and this recipe was absolutely perfect! Not hard to manage the three components cooking separately, and was super easy and fast to prepare. I shredded fresh parmesan and halved the amount of spinach and it was perfect for me. 🙂
Great to heat, Elise. Glad you enjoyed it
Great flavor and plenty easy to make a double batch to meal prep for the next 2 weeks.
Will definitely keep this recipe in the back pocket for future use!
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed it.