7 Protein Dinners That Keep You Full and Support Weight Loss

Protein helps keep you full, reduces late-night snacking, and fuels your body the right way. These protein-powerhouse dinners are designed to flip the script on traditional "diet" meals by keeping you genuinely full and energized! From hearty one-bowl meals to family-friendly favorites with a healthy makeover, these dinners prove that eating for weight loss can be both satisfying and delicious. This way, you’ll feel full without going over your calorie goals!

Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken

Paleo honey garlic chicken shredded on white rice in a bowl. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Tender, juicy bites of shredded chicken simmered in a paleo honey garlic sauce. This 5 ingredient crockpot chicken makes for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Orange-Glazed Chicken and Potatoes

Seasoned chicken breasts on a baking tray lined with tin foil and roasted brussels sprouts around them — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Made with an orange garlic sauce, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a 30-minute dinner recipe that's tasty for the whole family. The juicy chicken and soft brussels in a sweet orange drizzle that's a sure-fire way to light up your taste buds. To learn more: One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Dairy-Free Sticky Teriyaki Meatballs

Gluten-free meatballs on rice with bell peppers with chopsticks being held over the bowl and teriyaki sauce and a linen behind it — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A 30-minute, weeknight dinner, this easy, gluten-free meatball recipe is perfect for busy nights. These dairy-free meatballs are tender, simple, and flavorful. Furthermore, they're topped with a sticky, homemade teriyaki sauce! To learn more: Teriyaki Meatballs

Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole

Beef and zucchini casserole topped with zucchinis in a baking dish. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Weeknight dinners just got better with this veggie-packed, high-protein, beef and zucchini casserole. Lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can make this dairy-free casserole in advance as well making busy weeknights that much easier. To learn more: Beef and Zucchini Casserole

Gluten-Free Venison Chili

Spoonful of chili pulled out of a white bowl of chili. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A protein-loaded, comfort meal perfect for Sunday night dinner. This venison chili (also known as deer chili!) is full of classic flavor. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make, cozy up with a big bowl and warm up from head to toe.

Get the recipe: Stovetop Venison Chili Recipe

Crockpot Honey Garlic Steak Bites

Slow cooker steak bites mixed with soy honey garlic sauce. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Tender bites of beef simmered all day in a honey garlic sauce these slow cooker steak bites are an effortless recipe. Made with only four ingredients you can use these steak bites for easy meal prep, a tasty appetizer, or just a high-protein snack.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Steak Bites

30-Minute Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Multiple turkey meatballs on parchment paper with a jalapeno, steel tin of sauce, toothpicks, and green onions around them. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Packed with protein and a fiery kick these whole 30 turkey meatballs make a great weeknight dinner! Baked in the oven to juicy perfection these meatballs make a great 30-minute dinner recipe and can even be prepped in advance!

Get the recipe: Spicy Turkey Meatballs