Our 15+ Most Popular High-Protein Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss
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If you’re looking to add more protein to your menu, you might be wondering where to start. Luckily, these popular dinner recipes are packed with at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Plus, these dishes are lower in calories and high in fiber to support healthy weight loss if that’s your goal. Popular options like our Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus and our Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls are nourishing and flavorful dishes that will leave you satisfied.
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Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus
Ali Redmond
Chicken cutlets are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, roasting right alongside tender asparagus for an easy, well-balanced dinner. It’s a simple one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Crispy, golden roasted potatoes are the centerpiece of these tasty bowls, accompanied by a tangy, herb-packed tzatziki sauce at the base. Loaded with fresh veggies like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion with a side of chickpeas, these bowls deliver big on flavor and nutrition.
Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
By swapping in fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we’ve given Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian spin. You’ll want to sop up every last bit of sauce, so serve this with a nice hunk of crusty whole-grain bread.
Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, this is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce.
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This creamy spinach-and-artichoke chicken skillet serves up the classic combo often reserved for dips and elevates it to main-dish status with the addition of quick-cooking chicken cutlets. Add some crushed red pepper to give this dish a little kick.
Get Your Greens Quiche
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
This crustless quiche is packed with nutrient-rich collard greens and broccoli, making it a delicious way to enjoy more veggies. Paired with nutty Gruyère cheese, the result is a quiche that comes together effortlessly and is a great make-ahead option.
Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Whip up this quick and easy teriyaki chicken casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd. It’s ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand.
Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This crowd-pleasing dish combines the velvety richness of creamed spinach with tender pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Pair it with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread for a dinner that everyone will rave about.
Broccoli, White Bean & Cheese Quiche
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This quiche skips the crust but keeps all the savory goodness in the filling, featuring protein-packed white beans and savory roasted broccoli. It’s light yet satisfying and simple enough to whip up on a busy weeknight or as part of your meal-prep routine.
Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils
Ali Redmond
This earthy bowl of lentils is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This dish brings crowd-pleasing flavors together in one pan for easy cleanup. It’s perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying, comforting and delicious. Sharp Cheddar cheese adds savory flavor, but another easy-melting cheese like Gruyère or Swiss would work well too.
Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This rice bowl combines crispy breaded chicken cutlets with brown rice and tender-crisp veggies. The refreshing mint sauce is the star of the dish, bringing a burst of cool, zesty freshness. We love the combination of cooked zucchini, fresh cabbage, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrot to finish the dish.
Chicken Fajita Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This chicken fajita soup combines the vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas with the comforting warmth of a soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie mixture.
Sweet Potato–Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
These stuffed peppers are an easy anti-inflammatory meal, thanks to the combination of sweet potatoes, black beans and bell peppers, which are all packed with fiber and antioxidants.
Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This quick, protein-rich chicken skillet recipe draws flavor inspiration from shawarma with spices like cumin, paprika and pepper. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick, healthy dinner. Serve with couscous and steamed broccoli.
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Like stuffed cabbage? You’ll love this easy cabbage soup. It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Protein-packed chicken breast and nutrient-rich red bell peppers and zucchini bake in a creamy, dreamy cheese sauce that gets all brown and bubbly on top. The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.
Tuna, White Bean & Dill Salad
Take canned tuna to new heights by adding creamy cannellini beans, fresh dill and a tangy Dijon dressing.
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