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Want to get more protein into your dinners without overthinking it? We’ve got you. These 31 high-protein dinners are full of flavor, made with everyday ingredients, and perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you’re trying to eat a little healthier, fuel your workouts, or just stay fuller longer, these recipes deliver—no weird ingredients or complicated steps required.

31 High Protein Dinners

A sliced chicken crust caesar salad pizza topped with fresh with Caesar salad and cheese sits on parchment paper, with salad utensils and a bowl of extra salad nearby.

High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza

Image of a spoon resting in a dish of Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole 

smothered chicken in a skillet

Smothered Chicken

chicken-thighs

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

A cheesy, creamy Mushrooms Chicken Alfredo lasagna being lifted from a white baking dish with gooey, melted cheese stretching.

Mushroom Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Juicy cowboy butter chicken thighs with green beans and lemon slices in a cast iron skillet.

Cowboy Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet

Close-up of Onion-Wrapped Flying Dutchman burger on a serving board, with caramelized onion rings and melted cheese. A small bowl of dipping sauce is included.

Onion-Wrapped Flying Dutchman

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in a skillet with sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil.

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Creamy Boursin Chicken in a skillet - a rich, savory chicken dish in a creamy cheese sauce.

Creamy Boursin Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole on the plate.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

parmesan-crusted-chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Without Breadcrumbs

iinstant-pot-tuscan-chicken

Tuscan Chicken

Overhead view of succulent Boursin salmon fillets in a creamy skillet sauce.

Baked Boursin Salmon

flaky pineapple salmon

Pineapple Salmon

salmon and asparagus in foil

Baked Salmon and Asparagus in foil

salmon-florentine

Creamy Salmon Florentine

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Air Fryer Salmon

Panda Express Broccoli Beef in a white bowl: Stir-fried beef and broccoli dish with a flavorful sauce.

Panda Express Broccoli Beef

black pepper beef skillet

Black Pepper Beef

Overhead view of sizzling air fryer steak fajitas served on a plate, featuring juicy strips of seasoned steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all garnished with fresh cilantro.

Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

Sheet pan salmon with broccolini, roasted and served with lemon wedges.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccolini

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Close-up of a single Bang Bang Chicken Skewer, showcasing the crispy chicken and creamy sauce.

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

"Overhead shot of a plate with a serving of Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole.

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Overhead image of Baked Ranch Chicken served on an oval plate, showing golden-brown, crispy-coated chicken fillets garnished with fresh herbs.

Baked Ranch Chicken

A skillet with creamy herb chicken.

Creamy Herb Chicken

Pouring Tuscan White Bean Soup from a ladle into a bowl.

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Close-up view of Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl in a skillet. A mouthwatering mixture of ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and flavorful seasonings.

Egg Roll in A Bowl

Creamy high-protein hummus topped with spiced ground chicken, toasted almonds, and fresh herbs.

High Protein Hummus

Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, build muscle, or just avoid the late-night snack cravings, adding more protein to your meals can make a big difference. These dinners are proof that high-protein doesn’t have to mean boring or complicated. They’re simple, satisfying, and made for real life. If you try one, let us know—we’d love to hear what you’re making!

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