Eating healthy shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should be delicious, satisfying, and easy to stick to. That’s exactly what you’ll get with these 55 High-Protein Recipes, a collection of flavorful, protein-packed meals designed to keep you full, fueled, and feeling your best.
Either looking to build muscle, lose weight, or simply eat better, these recipes make it effortless. Start your day with fluffy protein pancakes or Greek yogurt flatbreads that double as a base for pizzas. For lunch and dinner, dig into baked salmon, garlic chicken breast, or comforting high-protein pasta dishes, all packed with nutrients and bold flavors.
No complicated ingredients, no fussy steps, just straightforward, wholesome meals that fit into your busy life. Every recipe comes with clear instructions and a nutrient breakdown, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
For someone who wants better energy and a stronger body, this collection will keep you inspired in the kitchen.
Lentil Stir-Fry – High-Protein Healthy Side Dish
This lentil stir-fry is one of those meals that comes together effortlessly but tastes like you put in way more effort. It’s packed with flavor, and full of texture, it is a high-protein side dish and seriously satisfying.
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Slow-Cooked Crockpot Ragu Sauce
Rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this slow-cooked crockpot ragu sauce is the perfect way to bring an authentic Italian-inspired meal to your table with minimal effort. Made in the crockpot, this sauce simmers for hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully into a deep, savory delight.
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The Best Yogurt Flatbreads
Easy and quick Yogurt Flatbreads, where yogurt and cheese create a mouthwatering treat perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
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Stuffed Pork Loin with Spinach Pesto, Cranberries and Pecans
This Stuffed Pork Loin is the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors, all wrapped up in a beautifully rolled pork roast. This tender pork loin reveals a vibrant swirl of rich pesto, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecan. This dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it the perfect choice for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or an elevated weeknight dinner.
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No Yeast Breakfast Pizza
With this no yeast pizza dough you can easily prepare homemade pizza any time of the day. It is quick, easy to prepare and ready in no minute. Pair this with homemade tomato sauce to make an unforgettable experience.
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Whole Roasted Chicken
This is one of the easiest ways of roasting a whole chicken, with great results each time.
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Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberries have always been great in pancakes, and are amazing in these delicious pancakes made with ricotta cheese. The whites are whipped separately and then folded into the pancake mixture. That makes the pancakes fluffy, soft and simply irresistible.
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Chickpea Salad
Chickpea salad is a delicious, flavorful, healthy and easy vegetarian salad using chickpeas, fresh vegetables and seeds. Such a tasteful combination.
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Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Skillet Chicken Fajitas is a great colorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Thin slices of marinated chicken with colorful peppers and thin onion slices, cooked quickly in a hot skillet and served immediately over warm tortillas and various toppings are simply a crowd pleaser and a perfect dish whenever friends come around.
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Tortilla Egg Muffins
These Tortilla Egg Muffins are a delightful idea for breakfast or brunch and are very easy and quick to prepare. These mini treats are a perfect blend of fluffy eggs, veggies, crispy bacon and savory cheese, all nestled in cozy tortilla cups. They can be prepared in advance and can make a great choice for busy mornings or use in lunch boxes either for school or work.
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Homemade Meatballs
These homemade meatballs are prepared with a delightful blend of ground beef, pork, and a surprising twist – grated potato. These mouthwatering meatballs offer a unique combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
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Homemade Hummus
Homemade hummus is a yummy dip that comes from the Middle East. It's made with basic ingredients like chickpeas, tahini (which is a sesame paste), garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. You blend them all together until they're smooth and creamy.
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Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles
This chicken stir-fry noodles recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal that's also healthy and full of flavor. With a variety of veggies, tender chicken, and delicious noodles, it's sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it takes no more than 30 minutes to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook.
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Red Lentil and Toasted Walnut Dip
This Red Lentil Walnut Dip is healthy, quick and nutritious and a great choice as appetizer, or for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a zesty and comforting dish that's sure to warm you up on chilly days. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, are simmered together in a savory broth, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions
This Beef Stew is a comforting dish that is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to all who taste it. Tender beef pieces are simmered in a delectable caramelized onion sauce, enhanced with vibrant red peppers, tangy tomato puree, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves.
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is one of the most comforting dishes to prepare for a quick dinner or lunch or whenever you need to prepare something impressive for your guests. Chicken prepared this way is really flavorful dues to the Marsala wine, mushrooms and shallots. It is best served alongside pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.
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Roasted Turkey Breast
Roasted Turkey Breast – really easy to prepare, 10 minutes to make the marinade, and once roasted you will have a wonderful looking roasted turkey, moist and flavorful.
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Leftover Turkey or Chicken Cream Cheese Salad
Got leftover chicken or turkey? Turn it into something delicious with this easy and flavorful salad! Perfect for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie chicken, this recipe combines tender meat with a creamy dressing made from softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
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Spaghetti Pie
This Spaghetti Pie is really delicious, it is the kind of comforting dish that everybody will love and ask for more. Preparing spaghetti in this pie way makes it quite an impressive dish for your family and friends. Depending on the number of servings you want to achieve this recipe is easily adaptable to various pan sizes and can be a great way for feeding a crowd.
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Baked Sesame Salmon
This Baked Sesame Salmon recipe is very easy and quick to prepare. The salmon pieces are marinated in a soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil and garlic mixture which gives salmon a great flavor and a great balance between sweet and spicy. There’s no way not to fall in love with this recipe from the first bite.
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Garlic Butter Chicken – Quick and Easy Chicken Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken is an amazing chicken recipe that's quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful. It takes no more than 15-20 minutes and is prepared right on your stovetop.
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Lentil Cream Soup
This easy recipe for Lentil Cream Soup makes a comforting dish, especially for cold days, either for lunch or dinner. It is creamy and full of flavor, great to be served hot, with some cheese toasts, cream, chili flakes and some lemon wedges on the side.
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Crockpot Chicken Breast – Slow Cooker Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken Breast is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken as it is perfect for busy weekdays and meal prep. This recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts every time, with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes are a classic breakfast dish that never fails to bring comfort and delight to those who indulge in them. These fluffy and golden discs of goodness are a staple in many households, loved by both young and old.
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Chicken Patties
These Chicken Patties are a versatile and delicious dish, that is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of the day.
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Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing
This Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing is an excellent option for those who want a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish for their Thanksgiving dinner. It's an impressive dish that will make your guests feel special, and it's a great way to switch things up if you're tired of the traditional whole-roasted turkey.
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Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
These Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat, that's easy to make and full of flavor. These pancakes bring together the comforting combination of ripe bananas and hearty oats, resulting in a wonderfully fluffy texture with a hint of sweetness.
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Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds
Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds is a wonderful dish that brings together the rich flavors of Greece in a simple yet mouthwatering preparation. It is crispy, savory, and drizzled with golden honey. Enjoy this Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds as an appetizer or a delightful addition to any meal.
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Easy Salmon Patties
These Salmon Patties are an amazing dish that's both simple and bursting with flavor. They are quick and easy to prepare, with a crispy golden crust and a tender center. They make a great appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner, complemented by your favorite side dish.
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Easy Cashew Chicken
This Easy Cashew Chicken is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that's easy and quick to prepare. This recipe combines tender chunks of chicken breast, and crunchy cashews all cooked in a savory sauce that's both sweet and tangy, made with soy sauce, garlic, hoisin sauce and a touch of sugar. It is an amazing stir-fry recipe that brings lunch or dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Crustless Zucchini Quiche
This Crustless Zucchini Quiche is a tasty twist on the classic dish! It is a delicious blend of fresh zucchini, creamy eggs, and gooey cheese, all without the heavy crust. It's a really good, healthy way to cook zucchini when zucchini season is here.
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Shakshuka -Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Shakshuka – Eggs in Tomato Sauce – Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce that is very easy to prepare. It is healthy, comforting, flavorful with wonderful colors, definitely a must try recipe. It is usually served for breakfast, though I think it’s perfect for brunch on lazy weekends.
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Chicken and Bean Enchiladas
Chicken and bean enchiladas recipe, really flavorful, healthy and makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Made with homemade tortillas and homemade Enchilada sauce.
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Egg Boats
Really easy, quick and so appetizing, these egg boats are crispy on the outside, soft inside and are great served warm alongside some fresh salad.
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Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes
This Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes is a spicy mouthwatering Mediterranean dish that captures the essence of Greek cuisine. This easy recipe is a delightful combination of spicy peppers, rich tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese. It is often enjoyed as a main course accompanied by crusty bread, or it can be served as an appetizer or side dish.
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Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a rich and comforting dish, a classic Italian-American dish that promises to satisfy your taste buds with its creamy texture and delightful combination of tender chicken and fettuccine pasta.
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Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a great dish to serve for breakfast or lunch but it also makes a great appetizer for special occasions. Can be served warm or at room temperature and it keeps refrigerated for several days.
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Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken is one of the most delicious ways of preparing chicken for lunch or dinner with a very quick and easy method. The chicken is first seared on medium high heat and then cooked with a spicy, sweet and salty sauce until the sauce thickens and chicken gets beautifully glazed and totally irresistible.
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Chicken Lasagna
This chicken lasagna tastes incredible good. The sauce is really delicious and very flavorful, the Parmesan on top gets such a wonderful taste and color while baking. Definitely a must!
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The Best Salmon Dip
This flavorful Salmon Dip is an elegant appetizer, a delightful spread and a great addition to any party platter. It is perfect for spreading on crusty bread or crackers or served with vegetable sticks.
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Beef Quesadillas
These mouthwatering Beef Quesadillas are a satisfying dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. Tender beef, cooked with flavorful spices, fills each quesadilla. The warm crispy tortillas hold the beef and gooey cheese, creating a delightful combo of crunch and softness.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is an amazing and delightful way of preparing chicken for lunch or dinner. The chicken is pounded until thin, stuffed with ham and melting cheese, rolled, dipped in egg and coated in panko breadcrumbs and then baked or fried until crispy and golden brown.
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Stuffed Chicken Breasts
For whenever you want to prepare something impressive for a party or dinner you may want to try this easy recipe for Stuffed Chicken Breast. It is fun and easy to prepare and you can fill it in many various ways
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Wiener Schnitzel with Viennese Potato Salad
Wiener Schnitzel is probably the most popular dish in Austria, that dates late 19th century and is very appreciated worldwide. It is traditionally prepared with veal cutlets that are pounded thin, breaded, and fried until tender and crispy.
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Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach
This Tortellini Soup is a warm and comforting soup that combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage, tender tortellini, vibrant spinach, and succulent tomatoes.
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Chicken Stromboli
This Chicken Stromboli is a delicious dish you can prepare whenever you have leftover chicken or turkey and it makes a great lunch or appetizer. If you are in a hurry you can even use store-bought dough, but making the dough from scratch whenever this is possible, improves the quality of this recipe.
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Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Irish Shepherd’s pie is a delicious comforting dish perfect for celebrating the upcoming St Patrick’s Day. Ground meat is cooked with lots of vegetables and Guinness, topped with delicious mashed potatoes and cheese and then baked to create a perfect golden crust. It’s simply delicious and flavorful and a great choice for lunch or dinner.
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Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana is a comforting, hearty, spicy and flavorful soup, ideal for chilly days. Packed with savory goodness, this dish features a delicious combination of spicy or mild Italian sausage, tender potatoes, crisp bacon, and vibrant kale, all swimming in a rich and creamy broth.
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Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is an American classic recipe, where pork meat usually pork shoulder or pork shoulder butt is slow cooked for several hours to low temperature, resulting in a delicious tender and juicy meat that can be easily shredded with simply some forks.
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Baked Cornflake Crusted Chicken Strips
Why make fried chicken when the baked cornflake-crusted chicken strips look and taste so incredibly good and are a healthier alternative?
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Meat and Potato Skillet
This Meat and Potato Skillet recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish that will please the whole family. It is easy to make, budget-friendly and can be ready in 30 minutes which makes it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend lunch.
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Potato Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon Sauce
While in Rome we had the chance to enjoy some of the Italian dishes and among them we’ve tried a potato crusted fish fillet which I found very delicious. Potato and fish have always made a good match, this flaky tender fish with crispy potato crust is one of the best ways to serve them.
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Romanian Cabbage Rolls
The Romanian Cabbage Rolls – Sarmale – are one of the most delicious dishes that Romanian people prepare for family gatherings and especially for holidays. During the summer they are made with green cabbages and during the winter they can be made with sour cream as well.
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Greek Pastitsio
Experience the rich and comforting tastes of Greece with our authentic Greek Pastitsio. It features tantalizing layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and luscious bechamel sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this traditional dish is a true taste of Greece.
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Let this collection of high-protein recipes redefine how you cook, proving that eating high-protein meals doesn’t have to be complicated. With these recipes, you’ll see that healthy, protein-packed dishes can be flavorful, and completely stress-free! If you try them out, share the photos with me on Instagram. I would love to see how they turn out for you.
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