High-protein dinners
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Every dinner here has at least 30 grams of protein a serving, from a real portion of chicken, beef, fish, eggs, beans or tofu, so they keep you full through the evening. Nothing needs protein powder or a special store, just the meat counter and the canned aisle. They average 55 grams of protein and 710 calories a serving.

Sheet-pan chicken parmesan
80 g protein, 1040 calories
45 min

Steak frites
76 g protein, 1120 calories
50 min

Peppercorn steak (steak au poivre)
74 g protein, 920 calories
55 min

Pan-seared steak with butter
72 g protein, 810 calories
50 min

Grilled ribeye steak with asparagus
71 g protein, 1050 calories
50 min

Crispy cheese shell beef tacos
70 g protein, 1070 calories
40 min

Air fryer chicken cordon bleu
69 g protein, 660 calories
50 min

Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders
68 g protein, 900 calories
45 min

Reverse sear steak
66 g protein, 1010 calories
85 min

Sheet-pan chicken fajitas
65 g protein, 940 calories
40 min

Oven baked ribs
63 g protein, 1280 calories
200 min

Air fryer ribs
63 g protein, 1270 calories
55 min

Beef and broccoli
62 g protein, 960 calories
25 min

Spatchcock chicken with potatoes
62 g protein, 950 calories
80 min

Chicken schnitzel
61 g protein, 910 calories
45 min

Air fryer chicken nanban
61 g protein, 1040 calories
50 min

Slow cooker French onion chicken
61 g protein, 720 calories
320 min

Chicken saltimbocca
60 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Instant Pot birria tacos
60 g protein, 810 calories
110 min

Marry me chicken
59 g protein, 680 calories
35 min

Slow cooker whole chicken
58 g protein, 750 calories
455 min

Instant Pot whole chicken
58 g protein, 710 calories
75 min

Roast chicken
58 g protein, 760 calories
110 min

Chicken Kiev
57 g protein, 590 calories
80 min

Air fryer whole chicken
57 g protein, 690 calories
80 min

Spinach and feta stuffed chicken
57 g protein, 490 calories
50 min

Chilli chicken (Indo-Chinese)
57 g protein, 900 calories
45 min

Teriyaki chicken bowls
55 g protein, 790 calories
35 min

Chicken cauliflower fried rice
55 g protein, 590 calories
35 min

Air fryer peri peri chicken
55 g protein, 620 calories
50 min

Air fryer chicken 65
55 g protein, 790 calories
60 min

Ground beef and egg skillet
55 g protein, 630 calories
20 min

Air fryer Nashville hot chicken
55 g protein, 840 calories
50 min

Miso chicken thighs
55 g protein, 750 calories
35 min

Three cup chicken
55 g protein, 840 calories
35 min

Chicken piccata
54 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Chicken yakitori
54 g protein, 780 calories
35 min

Juicy baked chicken with green beans
54 g protein, 460 calories
40 min

Mexican chicken quinoa skillet
54 g protein, 650 calories
40 min

Slow cooker chicken stroganoff
54 g protein, 670 calories
285 min

Beef and potato stew
54 g protein, 620 calories
150 min

Cheesy chicken quesadillas
54 g protein, 870 calories
20 min

Salmon with lentils
54 g protein, 820 calories
50 min

Slow cooker turkey mole
53 g protein, 600 calories
360 min

Char siu chicken
53 g protein, 670 calories
80 min

Easy chicken mole
53 g protein, 670 calories
80 min

Cheesy broccoli chicken skillet
53 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Air fryer chicken karaage
53 g protein, 830 calories
55 min

Chicken fatteh
53 g protein, 790 calories
60 min

Steak quesadillas
53 g protein, 860 calories
25 min

Green chile chicken enchiladas with roasted Anaheims
53 g protein, 690 calories
75 min

Jägerschnitzel (pork schnitzel with mushroom gravy)
53 g protein, 950 calories
50 min

Chicken alfredo
53 g protein, 950 calories
40 min

Air fryer chicken katsu
52 g protein, 820 calories
45 min

Pollo al ajillo (Spanish garlic chicken)
52 g protein, 510 calories
30 min

Air fryer blackened chicken
52 g protein, 410 calories
30 min

Steak with mushrooms and onions
52 g protein, 590 calories
55 min

Crispy parmesan salmon cakes
52 g protein, 540 calories
30 min

Slow cooker Korean chicken thighs
52 g protein, 660 calories
280 min

Mississippi pot roast
52 g protein, 760 calories
495 min

Lemon garlic chicken over rice
52 g protein, 780 calories
30 min

Cheddar smash burgers
52 g protein, 660 calories
25 min

Huli huli chicken
52 g protein, 700 calories
80 min

Instant Pot buffalo chicken pasta
52 g protein, 720 calories
35 min

Chicken inasal
51 g protein, 680 calories
65 min

Pizza chicken
51 g protein, 420 calories
35 min

Sheet-pan honey garlic chicken
51 g protein, 570 calories
40 min

Khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread with egg)
51 g protein, 1060 calories
40 min

Pan-seared chicken breast
51 g protein, 440 calories
25 min

Creamy mushroom chicken
51 g protein, 660 calories
45 min

Instant Pot chicken burrito bowls
51 g protein, 650 calories
45 min

Air fryer chicken breast
51 g protein, 350 calories
30 min

Slow cooker chicken korma
51 g protein, 740 calories
280 min

Cheesy chicken, broccoli and rice bake
51 g protein, 660 calories
90 min

Greek sheet-pan chicken and potatoes
51 g protein, 670 calories
55 min

Shish tawook with garlic rice
51 g protein, 620 calories
55 min

Instant Pot French dip sandwiches
51 g protein, 720 calories
120 min

Slow cooker salsa verde turkey tacos
51 g protein, 440 calories
330 min

Chicken scampi
51 g protein, 780 calories
30 min

Chicken tortilla soup
50 g protein, 510 calories
45 min

Garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles
50 g protein, 450 calories
25 min

Air fryer chicken Caesar salad
50 g protein, 660 calories
35 min

Sheet pan BBQ chicken salad
50 g protein, 580 calories
45 min

Instant Pot salsa verde chicken
50 g protein, 490 calories
45 min

Cashew chicken stir-fry
50 g protein, 710 calories
40 min

Taiwanese beef noodle soup
50 g protein, 650 calories
165 min

Slow cooker chicken carnitas
50 g protein, 500 calories
400 min

Chicken tocino
50 g protein, 640 calories
65 min

Baked chicken orzo
50 g protein, 560 calories
55 min

Instant Pot chicken tikka masala
50 g protein, 660 calories
55 min

Garlic butter steak bites
50 g protein, 660 calories
25 min

Crockpot Mississippi chicken
50 g protein, 590 calories
320 min

Balsamic caprese chicken
49 g protein, 450 calories
35 min

Slow cooker chicken thighs and potatoes
49 g protein, 490 calories
375 min

Chicken thighs with white beans and kale
49 g protein, 500 calories
40 min

Peanut chicken rice bowls
49 g protein, 600 calories
30 min

Ginger garlic chicken with bok choy
49 g protein, 400 calories
25 min

Chicken marsala
49 g protein, 710 calories
45 min

Cajun chicken pasta
49 g protein, 780 calories
35 min

Harissa chicken with couscous
49 g protein, 620 calories
30 min
Costs and nutrition are estimates for one serving, worked out from typical US grocery prices and standard nutrition values for what each recipe uses.
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