High protein meals are the secret to staying fuller for longer. It takes so much more effort to break down protein, so you can easily stay satisfied and keep cravings at bay. But how do you keep things interesting while reaching your protein goals? I have 30+ easy recipes to add to your rotation.
30+ Easy High-Protein Meals That’ll Keep You Full for Hours
1. Lemon Herb Greek Chicken Bowls
Each serving of this healthy, balanced meal has a whopping 40g of protein. That’s because it’s jam-packed with chicken, rice, feta cheese and a tasty tzatziki sauce with a Greek yogurt base. It’s worth the effort to make the tzatziki sauce yourself, so don’t skip this step.
2. Tuna Pasta Salad
Loaded with protein and flavor, this tuna salad is our go-to for an easy lunch or dinner. Mix protein pasta with white beans, hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, frozen peas and a tasty, tangy dressing. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less.
3. Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice
A one-pot meal with flavorful chicken, lemony rice mixed with chickpeas and an herby feta mixture. Each serving of this hearty dish has 53 grams of protein. The best part? This dish is ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
4. Protein Powder Pancakes
Who says high protein meals have to be complicated? Three ingredients are all you need to make these protein pancakes: bananas, protein powder and eggs. Top with fresh berries and honey or real maple syrup.
5. Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl
These chicken meatballs are divine! Mix ground chicken with ricotta, fresh herbs and breadcrumbs. Serve with Parmesan chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes and a spicy jalapeno dressing made with Greek yogurt. Tons of protein and flavor in one simple meal.
6. High Protein Chicken Zucchini Poppers
Zucchini poppers made with ground chicken and paired with a cottage-cheese based cilantro sauce. These poppers are surprisingly quick and easy to make. You can fry them in a cast iron pan or use an air fryer. I like to serve these with steamed veggies or a salad.
7. High Protein Lentil Soup
Are you looking for a vegetarian-friendly high protein meal? You’ll love this lentil soup. This recipe adds ground flaxseed into the mix to thicken it up and add more nutrients. Fresh carrots, celery and onion add so much flavor, and the tomato paste makes this stew even heartier.
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8. High Protein Chicken Pizza Crust
A chicken pizza crust? Now we’ve seen it all! But it’s so delicious, and the entire recipe has a whopping 168 grams of protein. You’ll need ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and spices for the crust. You can top it with whatever you want, but this recipe gives you a Greek yogurt ranch salad mix to top your pizza crust – it’s amazing.
9. Mango Chickpea Rice Bowl
Chickpeas, rice and tofu add tons of plant-based protein to this recipe. I love the addition of mango and avocado to add a hint of sweetness and healthy fats. Don’t skip the sweet chili sauce. It adds so much flavor!
10. Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Want a quick and easy homemade “bread” that cuts the carbs and is loaded with protein? You have to try this cottage cheese flatbread.
For this recipe, you’ll need a blender and a baking sheet.
Just blend eggs, cottage cheese and spices together. Bake and use as you would any other flatbread. We love these for deli meat sandwiches.
11. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
I love simple high protein meals like this one. They’re so easy to make and have tons of flavor. Ground turkey is lean and loaded with protein, so it’s a great alternative to beef. This recipe adds fresh veggies and tasty Parmesan cheese.
12. High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This broccoli cheddar soup puts a high-protein spin on the classic recipe by adding cottage cheese into the mix. Using 1% milk also cuts down on the fat to make this a little healthier. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this easy and delicious soup.
13. Lentil Quinoa Flatbreads
You’ve seen the cottage cheese flatbread trend. This recipe makes lentil quinoa flatbread that you can use for sandwiches or wraps. It’s loaded with protein, thanks to the red lentils and quinoa. You’ll need a blender and baking sheet for this recipe.
14. Chipotle Steak Bowls
Steak adds tons of protein to this flavorful and spicy meal. Served with brown rice and topped with fresh vegetables and a spicy chipotle sauce, the whole family will love this recipe. I recommend cooking the steak in a cast iron skillet.
15. Grilled Salmon with Orzo and Avocado Greek Salsa
Looking for high protein meals that are rich in omega 3s? This grilled salmon recipe is our favorite because it’s packed with nutrients and has so much Mediterranean flavor. Serve with orzo, or skip it and just pair with steamed veggies.
16. Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs
A healthy, hearty and protein-rich breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunch. Eggs are cooked in a tomato sauce with feta and herbs. You can cook these in individual ramekins or one large pan – it’s up to you.
17. California Breakfast Egg Scramble
Start the day with a healthy dose of protein. This egg scramble has green chiles, salsa and Colby jack cheese. Top with avocados and cilantro for a satisfying meal that will keep you happy all morning.
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18. Honey Harissa Chicken Bowls
Spicy and protein-rich, this recipe combines boneless chicken breast with Harissa paste, honey, rice and a homemade dressing. Top with hummus and feta for an extra protein boost.
19. Tomato and Basil Salad
Tomato and basil are great to eat on their own together, but if you want to add protein, you’ll add in chickpeas, artichokes, avocado, mint, tomatoes and quite a few condiments. Add in some garlic powder and red wine vinegar for even more flavor.
20. Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Quick, easy and delish. This chicken rice bowl is perfect if you have leftover meat, such as ground beef, chicken or steak. Each rice bowl has 35.6 grams of protein with black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, rice, sour cream, onion, spices and cotija cheese.
21. Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
Orzo is making it into a lot of dishes I make lately, and this skillet offers tender chicken sausage, orzo, garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, Parm cheese and an array of herbs and spices.
You can store this skillet for 3 to 4 days.
22. Philly Cheesesteak Protein Bowl
In less than 20 minutes, you can have your own Philly cheesesteak bowl with 90% lean ground beef cooked to golden brown perfection, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, spices, provolone cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and a handful of other ingredients.
23. Firecracker Ground Chicken
High protein meals with a kick of spice like this are always so good. The firecracker sauce has buffalo sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger and cauliflower rice to make this dish a 0-carb option.
24. Burger Bowls
A burger bowl eliminates the carb-heavy bread and makes a salad that is literally a hamburger with ground beef, pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato. If you want to make this a bit healthier, opt for ground turkey instead of beef.
25. Egg Salad
I haven’t had a good egg salad in so long, and this is my excuse to have some. You’ll only need ten minutes to make this salad, which includes hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, mayo Dijon mustard, spices and a few other ingredients that are just 260 calories with 28 grams of protein.
26. Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl
Chipotle-inspired, this colorful and flavor-filled bowl is easy to customize and includes baked chicken, corn, beans, avocado, tomatoes, onions and white rice. It’s a meal with 52 grams of protein in each serving and is super-easy to make.
27. Easy High Protein Skillet Lasagna
A lasagna skillet? It’s a cheesy favorite in my house, and there’s no boiling beforehand either. While the author leaves out the total protein count, the 1 cup of cottage cheese offers a lot of protein and adds to the creamy flavor of this lasagna skillet.
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28. Roasted Chickpea Salad
This dish uses chickpeas for its source of protein, and with cayenne pepper, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder and other spices, this is a salad that offers a punch of flavor and has 7 grams of protein in each serving.
29. Chicken Crunch Salad
Healthy and easy to make, this Asian-inspired salad requires soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sriracha and sesame seeds. But a few more ingredients are necessary for the salad and homemade dressing.
30. Peanut Chicken Power Bowls
Power bowls are always so enticing, and you’ll love the sauce with this one that uses tamari sauce, lime juice, chili-garlic paste, honey and vinegar. Add in the chicken and quinoa and this is a protein-packed meal that tastes great.
31. High Protein Chicken & Lentils Recipe
It takes all of 30 minutes to make this dish, but it has 52 grams of protein, which is supe high for a meal that is just 700 calories. You will want to be cautious of your sodium intake – it’s quite high with this recipe – but it’s a tasty dish with mustard, red wine vinegar and other flavors added in.
32. Sweet Potato Taco Skillet
You need a cast-iron skillet for this sweet potato taco skillet that requires ground beef (the leaner, the better), onion, garlic, seasoning, sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles and shredded cheese.
Each serving has 27.8 grams of protein.