"Getting enough protein in your diet is essential for building muscle, repairing bones, and basically getting through the day. But if you're left feeling a little cold by protein shakes and low-fat cottage cheese, a bowl of chicken and broccoli soup can be just as high in protein but a whole lot more comforting. Chicken is famously high in protein, but the exact amount can depend on which cut you choose."
"While broccoli might not be the highest protein vegetable weight for weight, it has a high protein density per calorie. About 33% of broccoli's calories come from protein, and you can expect to get around 2.6 grams per cup of raw broccoli. Combining high-protein foods such as chicken with high-fiber foods such as broccoli will also increase satiety, meaning a bowl of chicken and broccoli soup is going to help you feel fuller for longer than simply opting for the chicken breast."
"If you're stuck for inspiration on how exactly to combine these two ingredients, try adding chicken to our creamy broccoli cheddar soup. As well as being the ultimate in comfort food, it has the benefit of extra protein from milk and cheese. Make the recipe as instructed, then simply add shredded rotisserie chicken towards the end. Just a cup of thigh meat stirred into the soup will boost the protein content to 37 grams per serve."
Chicken breast contains about 32 grams of protein per 100 grams, while thighs, wings, and drumsticks contain around 24 grams per 100 grams. Broccoli provides roughly 2.6 grams of protein per cup of raw broccoli and derives about 33% of its calories from protein. Combining chicken with broccoli increases satiety because chicken is high in protein and broccoli is high in fiber. Adding shredded rotisserie thigh meat to creamy broccoli cheddar soup can raise protein to about 37 grams per serving. Cooked shredded chicken breast or mini chicken meatballs can also be added to lighter broccoli-based soups for extra protein.
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