21 High-Protein Dinner Recipes to Make Tonight

Roll in the protein―literally! Slices of ham and Swiss cheese (yes, cheese is a good source, too) are rolled inside chicken breasts for extra protein and flavor.

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Come for the meltingly tender chuck roast, stay for the bacon, beef broth, and mushrooms that make it extra savory and protein-packed. Worried about the carbs? Just cut back on the mashed potatoes.

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Skip the takeout and make your favorite Asian-inspired meal at home. It’s healthier and even more satisfying with tender chicken and cashews for extra crunch and yes, extra protein.

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Yes, gravy is a bit of splurge but it has mushrooms and chicken broth in it which adds a layer of protein! Layer it over your pan-fried pork loin chops for a decadent dinner.

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If you’re carb conscious, then skip the buns and make lettuce wraps instead. Ground turkey, black beans, and creamy avocado will keep you plenty satisfied.

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If you’ve never had posole, it’s a mildly spicy Mexican soup featuring tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder. It also has chicken broth and avocado for added protein, and you’ll love the kick of spices.

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Sirloin steak and mushrooms are double the savory protein on a stick! And if you want to be technical about it, there’s also protein in the homemade blue cheese dressing that you dip it in. 😉

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Ham, beans, and chicken stock: Each sip of this easy, weeknight soup will give you an extra slurp of protein. But really, you’ll just think about how comforted you feel on a cold evening.

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Salmon is rich in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s super healthy for you. Add to that a fresh veggie side featuring edamame, which is―you guessed it―high in protein, too!

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Whether you add kidney or pinto beans to this dish is up to you, but either way, you’ll be adding another source of protein on top of the hearty beef. And the sprinkle of cheese helps, too!

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Lean ground turkey is an excellent alternative to beef. And once you add bacon and avocado (among other tasty layers), will you really miss the beef anyway? Nope.

Get Ree’s BLT Turkey Burgers recipe.

You may think about peanut butter for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, but if you add it to an Asian-inspired sauce with chicken, you can have it for dinner, too.

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Did you think you’d only get one bacon-wrapped dinner on this list? Ha! You know you want a hearty slice of meatloaf to fill you up with pure comfort.

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Did you know that tuna is one of the highest protein types of fish you can eat? It’s true! Then add some avocado slices on top and you’ve got yourself a protein bowl at home.

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Why stop at stuffing cabbage with one ground meat when you can use two? This savory casserole has both beef and pork in the filling, so you get double the goodness.

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