High-Protein Beef & Chicken Power Bowl with Potato Wedges and Chocolate Apple Bun

Packed with muscle-building proteins and energizing carbs, this High-Protein Beef & Chicken Power Bowl with Potato Wedges and Chocolate Apple Bun is built for those looking to gain healthy weight and boost overall nutrition—especially teens striving for growth and recovery. It’s a visually inviting plate featuring a hearty mix of pasta and rice, savory roasted beef and chicken, crispy potato wedges, and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad for vibrant crunch and added micronutrients. The meal finishes with a creative dessert: a sandwich bun loaded with apple slices and a rich chocolate bar—a sweet-and-satisfying way to top up magnesium, tryptophan, and energy. Designed for easy prep and maximum taste, this recipe is the perfect combination of comfort food and performance nutrition, helping support strength, mood, and better sleep.

Overview

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

60 min

Yield

3 servings

Serving Size

1 fullmealbowlsideanddessert (590 grams)

Penne Pasta

Can substitute with whole wheat or protein-enriched pasta for more protein/micronutrients

Recommended Brand: Barilla

1 cup (uncooked)

Jasmine Rice

Rinsed

2/3 cup (uncooked)

Russet Potato

Scrubbed, cut into wedges

2 medium potatoes

Chicken Breast

Skinless, boneless, diced into bite-sized pieces

9 ounces (about 3 small)

Lean Ground Beef (90% lean)

9 ounces

Olive Oil

For sauteing & roasting potatoes

2 tablespoons

Cucumber

Sliced thin for salad

1 large

Roma Tomato

Diced for salad

3 medium

Apple

Cored, sliced thick into rounds

1 large

Milk Chocolate Bar

For dessert bun; can substitute with dark or protein-fortified chocolate

Recommended Brand: Lindt

3 ounces (3 squares, 1 oz each)

Sandwich Bun

Any soft bun; can substitute with whole wheat or protein bun

3 small buns

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Paprika

1/2 teaspoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

885

Total Fat

28g

Saturated Fat

8g

Trans Fat

0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat

10g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

110mg

Sodium

850mg

Total Carbohydrates

109g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Soluble Fiber

3g

Insoluble Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

19g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

49g

Calcium

190mg

Iron

7.5mg

Potassium

1600mg

Vitamin A

650mcg

Vitamin C

24mg

Phosphorus

550mg