25 Easy High-Protein Meals – Meals for High Protein Diet

Inspired by everyone’s favorite tailgate food, this inventive recipe from Cast Iron Keto isn’t your average chicken dinner. The chicken breasts are stuffed with jalapeño and two different kinds of cheese, each of which bring extra filling power to the dish. And it’s all wrapped up in a couple strips of bacon.

Topped with chili sauce, sesame oil, and liquid aminos, this flavorful fish recipe from The Big Man’s World strikes a perfect balance between sweet and spicy. And even though it sounds gourmet, you can cook it in just 10 minutes, so it’s a quick and easy option that tastes chef-ier than it actually is.

That’s right—a pan, not a pot. You’ll enjoy 30-plus grams of protein per serving from the chicken, plus a hearty does of vegetables AND oodles and oodles of deliciousness. Check it out here.

This flavorful garlic shrimp and quinoa recipe from Well Plated is made with just one skillet, so it doesn’t require a ton of cleanup. Plus, shrimp are one of the leanest protein sources around, and quinoa is also high in protein as far as grains are concerned, so it’s a great choice for a filling dinner.

Okay, maybe this one is obvious, but this is like no steak dinner you’ve ever had before—let alone cooked. You make everything—the steak, the garlic spinach, and the sauteed mushrooms—all in one pan. All protein. Less mess. Get after it.

Aside from the chewy couscous (or quinoa if you prefer it), this is a no-cook recipe, so it’s ideal for scorching end-of-summer days when you don’t want to turn on your oven. But even in cooler weather, this salad from Hurry The Food Up is an easy, colorful way to get in some vegetarian protein. It also makes for a great meal-prep lunch that you don’t have to heat up.

This fast fish dish loads up on protein, features a scattering of heart-healthy nuts, and tastes really good with boiled potatoes and a simple salad. Check out how to make it here.

This recipe from The Castaway Kitchen combines both bacon and sausage in one dinner. The Brussels sprouts brings some green to your plate, along with the anti-inflammatory power of turmeric.

Move over, Taco Tuesday: Fajita Friday is here with this simple recipe from The Lean Green Bean. Shrimp and black beans bring the protein, and you can top ’em off with your-go to fajita fixings like guac and salsa. Serve over brown rice or wrapped up in a soft tortilla.

It’s hard to believe this decadent dish from A Saucy Kitchen is vegan—and high in protein. The secret is the chickpea pasta, which is having a moment right now. (Try a brand like Banza; buy it here). Almond milk, tomato paste, and vegan parmesan bring the creamy sauce together.

This one-pan meal from Primavera Kitchen pairs ground beef with onions, bell pepper, zucchini, and asparagus. It’s filling enough to eat on its own; you can also pair it with whole-grain pasta or cauliflower rice.

Created by Health Starts In The Kitchen, this decadent lasagna gets its protein from hot Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. It cuts back on the carbs by subbing lasagna noodles for ribbons of zucchini, so it’s filling without being absurdly heavy. Mushrooms give the dish an extra boost of vegetables.

This recipe from The Fitchen is made with tomatoes, spinach, and avocado, and it only takes 15 minutes to whip up. While it’s technically a breakfast dish, this scramble doubles a quick dinner option whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or a meatless Monday devotee, or even none of those things.

Yes! Pasta! And crab—jumbo lump–which is loaded with protein. Not to mention a whole sea’s worth of deliciousness. The recipe? Click here.

This dish from Pinch Of Yum is a Tex-Mex feast. Ground turkey, black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon bits make it a protein-packed dinner option.