WELLNESS

3 Easy High Protein Dinners

Here are three dinners we’ve had on rotation because I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen and my toddlers will actually eat them. High protein, low commitment = a busy mom win.

Baked Lemon Chicken + Green Beans + Potatoes

~47g protein per serving, makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb chicken drumsticks (or cut of choice — I prefer skin-on)
  • 2 cups diced red potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped green beans
  • 3 lemons
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp paprika

RECIPE

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add diced potatoes and green beans.
  3. In a bowl, combine olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Toss chicken in the lemon oil mixture.
  5. Layer chicken over potatoes and green beans. Pour remaining sauce over everything.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Optional but highly recommended: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispy skin.

Easy Chicken Parmesan

~40g protein per serving, makes 4 servings

INGRDIENTS

  • 16oz chickpea or lentil pasta (can also use regular pasta for slightly lower protein)
  • 3 cooked breaded chicken breasts (I like the Just Bare brand) or you can make your own
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (I like the Rao’s brand), 3/4 cup for mixing in + 1/4 cup to top dish
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

RECIPE

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. In a baking dish, stir cooked pasta with ¾ cup marinara sauce.
  4. Top with cooked chicken, remaining ¼ cup marinara, and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Taco Bowls

~30g protein per serving, makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1lb ground beef
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
  • optional: lime, cilantro, salsa

RECIPE

  1. Brown ground beef in a pan and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add taco seasoning, ¼ cup water, and diced bell peppers.
  3. Simmer until peppers are tender and liquid is cooked down.
  4. Divide rice into 4 bowls (about ½ cup per serving).
  5. Top with beef mixture and 2 tbsp shredded cheese per bowl.
  6. Add lime juice, cilantro, and salsa if using. Enjoy.

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