Part two of our "no-cooking required" meals series. When the schedule is overwhelmed, grab pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, toss it with greens and balsamic, and you have a clean 320-calorie meal in a couple of minutes. Easy to scale up in bulk for the next few days.
Serves 1 · 320 calories, 6 g carbs
Prep time: 5 minutes · No cooking required (use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken).
Prep time: 5 minutes · No cooking required (use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken).
Ingredients & Nutrition
| Ingredient | Calories | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Skinless chicken breast, 6 oz (shredded rotisserie works well) | 276 cal | 0 g |
| Baby spring mix, 3 oz | 20 cal | 2 g |
| Bell peppers, 1 oz chopped | 9 cal | 2 g |
| Balsamic vinaigrette, 1 tbsp | 15 cal | 2 g |
| TOTAL | 320 calories | 6 g |
Instructions
- Measure 6 oz of cooked chicken breast — roughly twice the size of the palm of your hand, or about 2 loosely packed cups when shredded or chopped. A food scale gives the most accurate measurement.
- Place 3 oz of baby spring mix into a very large bowl (3 oz fills nearly half a gallon of space, which helps fill you up).
- Add the shredded chicken on top of the greens.
- Chop 1 oz of bell peppers and scatter over the salad.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of balsamic vinaigrette and toss. Swap in any low-calorie, low-carb dressing of your choice.
- Serve in an oversized bowl and drink 32 oz of water alongside your meal.
Why Big Greens
Filling the stomach with green leafy vegetables — low calorie, low carb — keeps you satisfied longer. Greens also deliver vitamin K, magnesium, and potassium. Tip: scale this recipe up to 4–5 servings in one prep session so you have grab-and-go salads for the rest of the week.
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Recipes are for general informational use as part of a provider-supervised weight-loss program. Consult your Elevation provider before changing your diet.