10 High-Protein Meals for Your Laziest Nights

After a long, busy day, sometimes the thought of cooking is just too much to handle. What if you could get a high-protein, satisfying dinner on the table with almost zero effort? This is where these effortless recipes come in! Each recipe is quick to prep, uses minimal ingredients, and keeps you full long after dinner. From easy one-pan meals to slow cooker wonders, these options are perfect for those nights when your motivation has completely checked out!

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Takeout Beef and Broccoli

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A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Whole30 Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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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

Chicken Barbecue Taco Skillet

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Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed sticky in your favorite barbeque sauce. This chicken taco skillet hits the dinner table in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, simple weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Gluten-Free Salmon Teriyaki Poke Bowl

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Tender bites of glazed salmon paired with bright, crunchy vegetables, and sliced avocados, this gluten-free poke bowl is a tasty lunch! Made with air fryer salmon bites and great for meal prep, this teriyaki poke bowl is packed with flavor and nutrients.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Poke Bowl with Air Fryer Salmon

Quick and Easy Tuna Stuffed Peppers

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Your go-to tuna just got a makeover. These tuna salad stuffed peppers make for the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe or a protein-packed snack. Paleo and whole30-approved, this tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly meal you’ll make over and over. To learn more: Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken, potatoes, and asparagus with lemons on a baking tray on a checkered red linen. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Baked until juicy this gluten-free lemon chicken is made all on one pan for simple clean up! Mixed with a tangy lemon garlic flavor and paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus, this dairy and gluten-free chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. To learn more: Lemon Chicken

10-Minute Air Fryer Steak Bites

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Cooked in just 10 minutes these air fryer steak bites come out tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned! With a blend of cumin and garlic, these steak cubes work just as well as a game-day appetizer as they do as part of a busy weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak Bites

Juicy Chipotle Shredded Chicken

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The meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. This slow cooker chipotle chicken is sweetened with honey, super juicy has just the right amount of heat. Use it for quesadillas, bowls, or a new taco night, it’s a shredded chicken recipe you’ll soon rely on. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp