From creamy dishes to comforting soups, these 20+ high-protein meals are easy to make, downright delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
When it comes to high-protein dishes, chicken stands out as a rockstar. It’s packed with protein, easy to incorporate into meals, and pairs with just about any flavor you’re craving. And yes, it’s totally possible to make crave-worthy chicken dishes that are healthy, high in protein, and low in carbs.
Here are more than 20 high-protein dishes that are easy to make and downright delicious. From creamy one-pan dishes to comforting soups or simple baked chicken recipes, we’ve got you covered! Whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, these recipes are as simple to make as they are tasty.
Why Protein is Important
Getting enough protein in your diet isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s key to feeling your best every day! Here are some reasons why it’s important:
- Builds and repairs muscles: Protein helps keep you strong and supports recovery after workouts.
- Keeps you full longer: High-protein meals are more filling and satisfying, making it easier to manage weight goals.
- Supports a healthy metabolism: Your body uses more energy to process protein, giving your metabolism a little boost.
What is Considered High Protein?
Definitions vary, but generally, high-protein foods provide 20% to 40% of their calories from protein. For example, Wikipedia defines a high-protein meal or diet as one with over 20% of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor sets a range of 25% to 35%. To learn more about how to identify high protein foods, click here.
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20+ High-Protein Chicken Dishes
High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl
This quick and easy high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese enchilada bowl is deliciously cheesy, creamy, spicy and full of enchilada goodness!
High-Protein Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet (15 Minute Dinner!)
This high-protein spinach and artichoke chicken skillet is a quick, healthy, and cheesy one-pan meal — all done in just 15 minutes!
High Protein Thai Chicken Bowls
These high-protein Thai chicken bowls are a quick, flavorful, and lighter take on green curry — ready in just 20 minutes!
Keto Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
These tandoori chicken drumsticks are deliciously spicy, tender and juicy with perfectly crisp skin!
Crispy Air Fryer Keto Chicken Tenders
To make the best keto chicken tenders, we use crushed pork rinds, a sticky egg-wash batter, and an air fryer to bake to perfection.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers in the Microwave (10 Minutes!)
Here’s a quick, 10-minute dinner that’s a keeper, especially if you love buffalo chicken! It’s deliciously creamy, spicy, and cheesy!
Keto Thai Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken (High Protein!)
This low-carb and keto Thai curry soup is deliciously spicy, hearty, and so comforting on chilly days. Plus, it’s high in protein and takes just 20 minutes to make!
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Cottage Cheese
These protein buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with cottage cheese may be healthy, but they’re also spicy, creamy, cheesy and full of flavor.
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
This high-protein chicken salad is a low-carb, low-cal, flavor-packed meal made with cottage cheese, banana peppers, and rotisserie chicken.
High Protein Italian Chicken Sausage Soup
This healthy high-protein, low-carb Italian chicken sausage soup is rich and creamy, a little spicy, and ready in just 30 minutes!
One-Pan, Keto Mexican Chicken Skillet
No need to meal prep with this easy low-carb and keto Mexican Chicken Skillet recipe. With store-bought rotisserie chicken, it’s done in 15 minutes!
Easy Keto Chicken Tikka Masala
Hands down, this is the best keto chicken tikka masala out there! It’s made with tender pieces of chicken and a rich and creamy tomato sauce!
High Protein Pesto Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
This high-protein pesto chicken cottage cheese bowl, made with rotisserie chicken, is a quick, creamy, and flavorful meal done in minutes.
High Protein Rotel Soup with Cottage Cheese and Chicken
Hearty, spicy and deliciously satisfying are the best words to describe this high-protein Rotel soup made with cottage cheese and chicken!
Grilled Harissa Chicken Skewers
Grilled harissa chicken skewers with a spicy kick are a perfect summer grill recipe that’s ultra flavorful, healthy and easy to make!
Easy Keto Chicken Tinga (20 Minutes!)
This keto chicken tinga is an easy weeknight dinner that’s absolutely delicious and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps
No more missing P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps! These low-carb and keto chicken lettuce wraps are just as delicious and so quick and easy to make!
Quick & Easy Blackened Chicken Tenders
Blackened chicken tenders are a perfect weeknight dish since they’re full of flavor, fuss-free and easy to get on the table on fast.
Chimichurri Chicken Cutlets (High Protein, Keto)
In a little over 20 minutes, you can make high-protein, keto chimichurri chicken cutlets, which are moist and tender with a garlic-herb sauce.
Easiest Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
With just a few store-bought ingredients, these low-carb and keto chicken enchilada zucchini boats are an easy dinner for busy weeknights
Microwave Cottage Cheese Chicken & Broccoli Bowl (High Protein)
This microwave cottage cheese chicken and broccoli bowl tastes just like the casserole dish, but is high in protein, low in carbs and much healthier!
Easy Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
Air fryer spatchcock chicken is easier than you think! And it’s the best way to produce deliciously tender and juicy chicken with crispy skin!
Keto Vietnamese Salad (with our without Chicken)
This keto Vietnamese salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy, a tad spicy and downright delicious! And when you add chicken, it’s high in protein.
Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smoked Paprika (Easy Sheet Pan Meal!)
These baked crispy chicken thighs with smoked paprika are well seasoned, tender and juicy with crispy skin. With broccoli, they’re an easy sheet pan meal!
