23 High Protein Winter Weeknight Dinners

1Cottage Cheese Alfredo creamy high protein cottage cheese alfredo with spinach and fettuccine PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER2Chicken Fried Rice fried rice with chicken, egg, peas, carrots, and green onion PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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3Pesto Rice & Beans Soup pesto rice and bean soup PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM4One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa

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5Butter Chicken butter chicken in a pot PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGE

In the wide world of comfort food, nothing beats butter chicken. Rich spiced tomato gravy envelopes tender, lightly charred chicken for a meal that’s deeply flavored and incredibly satisfying. Try replacing the heavy cream with something with more high protein if you like!

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6One-Pot Farro With Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes one pot farro with chicken sausage and tomatoes topped with fresh herbs PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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7Stuffed Pepper Soup stuffed pepper soup in a bowl topped with shredded cheese PHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACH8Chicken TostadasPHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON

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9Cacio E Pepe White Beans Skillet cacio e pepe white beans in a grey bowl with a piece of bread PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON10White Chicken Chili white chicken chili with cilantro, chips, sour cream and avocado PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Adding white beans makes this heartier than your average chicken noodle soup, and the addition of green chiles, jalapeño, and sour cream add the perfect amount of heat and creaminess to switch up classic chili. Plus, everything comes together in less than an hour (!!), making it an easy, no-stress dinner to cozy up this time of year.

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11Extra Lemony Seitan PiccataJoel Goldberg

Some piccata sauces use only lemon juice, but we opt for whole pieces of the fruit for ultimate citrus flavor. After a simmer in a wine-and-broth Jacuzzi, the lemon loses its sharp bitterness and becomes sweet and tender. We dig it drizzled over plant-based, high-protein seitan.

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12Everything Bagel Crusted SalmonPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

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13Sesame Tofu & Broccoli crispy baked tofu tossed with a sweet and savory chili spiked sesame sauce and crisp tender broccoli PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE14Chicken Salad poached chopped chicken tossed with onion, dill, celery, mayo, and greek yogurt, served with crackers PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

This recipe expertly combines well-seasoned chicken, a rich mayo dressing, plenty of fresh celery, and a touch of acid. It’s then chilled until cold, giving the flavors time to meld and saturate the chicken, resulting in a refreshing, creamy, and super-satisfying healthy snack or light meal.

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15BBQ Protein Bowls bbq chicken in a grain bowl with corn, pickles, and slaw PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE16Lentil Soup lentil soup garnished with parmesan and parsley PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Lentil may not be known as the sexiest of soups, but our recipe is anything but boring and ensures that this vegetable soup gets the attention it deserves. Another reason why we love it? The ingredients tend to be on the cheaper side, and it only requires a handful of staple items you may already have in your pantry.

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17Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta spicy cottage cheese pasta sauce PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Cottage cheese continues to have its big moment in the sun. Its high-protein content has driven people to try and incorporate it into some of their favorite foods. Blending it with marinara until the sauce is creamy and smooth makes for an incredible pasta sauce. It’s a super-easy hack to get an extra boost of protein out of a favorite comfort meal. This recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes, making it an unbeatable weeknight dinner.

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18Pizza Frittata skillet frittata topped with pepperonis PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGE

In our book, a classic frittata is a perfect breakfast-for-dinner dish. They’re the solution to almost every meal dilemma. Use this one as inspo that it’s not just about the eggs—we like adding some extra protein with pepperoni, but sausage or bacon would also be great.

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19Cobb Salad lettuce, bacon, avocado slices, hard boiled eggs, halves tomatoes, blue cheese and chicken pieces in a bowl PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

In our book, the Cobb salad just might be the perfect dinner salad. It’s versatile, hearty, easy to make, and even easier to meal prep. This classic recipe creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors, all tied together by the star of the show: a homemade dressing.

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20Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls sliced chicken in a grain bowl with sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach and a peanut dressing PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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