Here are more than 20 deliciously satisfying high-protein meals that come together in 20 minutes or less for busy weeknights!
No meal prep? No problem! These high-protein meals come together in 20 minutes or less with no advance prep needed! With 8 ingredients or fewer, these easy meals are ideal for busy weeknights when time is tight but you still want something healthy and fast.
To save time, many of these recipes use shortcuts like rotisserie chicken, the microwave, and flavor boosters like salsa and jarred pasta sauce to get dinner on the table quick.
And even though they're quick, they definitely don’t skimp on taste! Favorites include creamy Tuscan shrimp, cheesy enchilada bowls, a sandwich grinder salad, and a pizza-inspired cauliflower rice skillet.
Every meal is high in protein, with at least 25% of the calories coming from protein, and all are low in carbs. Some are even low in calories and fat. They're balanced, satisfying, and can help you stay on track to meet health goals without feeling like you’re missing out!
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High Protein 20-Minute Meals
Jalapeño popper chicken skillet is a spicy, comforting one-pan meal that's high in protein, low in carbs and easy to make!
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This Chicken Artichoke Spinach Cottage Cheese Bowl is a creamy, protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired meal made in 10 minutes or less!
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This Italian grinder salad is a high-protein, low-carb twist on the viral sandwich, packed with flavor and ready in under 10 minutes!
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This high-protein pesto chicken cottage cheese bowl, made with rotisserie chicken, is a quick, creamy, and flavorful meal done in minutes.
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This high-protein spinach and artichoke chicken skillet is a quick, healthy, and cheesy one-pan meal — all done in just 15 minutes!
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This easy salmon sushi cauliflower rice bowl is a low-carb, high-protein, 20-minute meal with all your favorite sushi flavors!
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This quick and easy high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese enchilada bowl is deliciously cheesy, creamy, spicy and full of enchilada goodness!
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This cottage cheese egg and cauliflower salad is a high-protein twist on classic egg salad, packed with creamy, tangy flavor. Plus, it's low in carbs, calories and fat!
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This zesty high-protein pasta salad doesn't skip a beat when it comes to flavor. Plus, it's simple to make, low in carbs, calories and fat, and gluten-free!
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These 20-minute, healthy Mediterranean shrimp bowls are simplicity at its best: they're easy to prepare and burst with savory flavor!
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With this microwave cottage cheese pizza bowl, you can satisfy pizza cravings in minutes. Plus, it's high in protein and low in calories and carbs!
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This high-protein chicken salad is a low-carb, low-cal, flavor-packed meal made with cottage cheese, banana peppers, and rotisserie chicken.
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This healthy Mexican tuna salad is a new family favorite! It's bright and fresh, full of flavor and texture, healthy and high in protein. Plus, it's easy to make!
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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!
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This cauliflower rice pizza skillet has all the cheesy, saucy flavor of pizza, but with no crust, just low-carb cauliflower rice. Done in 20 minutes!
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This hearty, high-protein spaghetti bolognese has the tastiest sauce, made from ground beef, marinara sauce, cottage cheese and parmesan!
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Anyone can make these delicious, no-rice sushi rolls with smoked salmon at home! Plus, they're so quick (just 15 minutes!) and easy to make.
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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!
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This keto chicken tinga is an easy weeknight dinner that's absolutely delicious and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
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This Mediterranean keto shrimp salad is similar to ceviche, except it uses cooked shrimp and a Mediterranean-style dressing. It's keto-friendly and high in protein!
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This keto Tuscan shrimp is an all-in-one dish that's deliciously creamy, low in carbs, high in protein and takes just 15 minutes to make!
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This high-protein edamame tuna salad is healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make with just a few fresh ingredients
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