Looking to increase your protein without spending hours in the kitchen? These eight quick and easy high-protein recipes are perfect for busy days. Whether you’re grabbing rotisserie chicken for a shortcut or swapping out proteins to suit your tastes, these dishes are all about keeping things simple and satisfying.
High Protein Shrimp Salad
This light, refreshing salad comes together in minutes. Swap the shrimp for cooked chicken if you prefer.
- 250g cooked shrimp (about 8 oz)
- 60g nonfat plain Greek yogurt (about 1/4 cup)
- Old Bay seasoning to taste
- Splash of lemon juice
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Bagel seasoning to sprinkle on top
Egg Roll in a Bowl
A takeout favorite made simple! I batch cook chicken breasts and keep them in my freezer, but you can also grab a rotisserie chicken from the store to make this recipe even quicker! Cook the coleslaw in a saute pan until wilted, add the soy sauce then the veggies and chicken cooking a few more minutes so everything gets warm!
- 180g cooked chicken breast (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1bag coleslaw salad mix (about 14 oz)
- 240g stir fry veggies (about 2 cups)
- 40g reduced sodium soy sauce (about 3 tbsp)
- Garlic jalapeño seasoning to taste (optional, I buy this from Amazon)
Easy Protein Board
Perfect for a snack board or light meal, this is packed with protein and crunch.
- 140g turkey breast (about 5 oz)
- 20g prosciutto (about 1 slice)
- 40g provolone (a few big cubes)
- 2 mini turkey pepperoni sticks
- 150g cucumber (about 1 1/2 cups sliced)
- 100g sliced bell pepper (about 1 cup)
- 40g nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning (about 3 tbsp)
- A few crackers or crostini bread
Chicken and “Rice” Bowl
A low carb take on a classic chicken and rice dish that comes together in no time. Saute the cauliflower rice, then add the soy sauce, chicken and brocooli.
- 150g cooked chicken breast (about 1 cup)
- 150g cooked broccoli (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 bag frozen riced cauliflower (about 12 oz)
- 75g lite soy sauce (about 1/4 cup)
- Granulated garlic and onion to taste
- Sriracha for a kick
Honey Mustard Turkey Salad
Costco’s Kirkland turkey breast is perfect for this protein-packed meal. Dice up your turkey and mix with the mustard, yogurt, honey, and seasonings.
- 260g Kirkland turkey breast (about 9 oz)
- 25g spicy brown mustard (about 1 1/2 tbsp)
- 50g plain nonfat Greek yogurt (about 1/4 cup)
- 10g honey (about 2 tsp)
- Salt, pepper, garlic to taste
- 6 Pepper & Olive Oil Triscuits (or similar cracker)
Curry Chicken Salad
Rotisserie chicken makes this dish even easier, and the curry gives it a warm, comforting flavor. Dice up your chicken, mix with greek yogurt, seasoning and carrots. Serve on the spinach.
- 150g cooked chicken breast (about 1 cup)
- 85g diced carrots (about 3/4 cup)
- 45g plain nonfat Greek yogurt (about 3 tbsp)
- 35g spinach (about 1/2 cup)
- Curry ,cumin, granulated onion, and garlic to taste
- Hot sauce if you like a little heat
Shrimp Burrito Bowl
This bowl is packed with flavor and protein. Swap in chicken if shrimp isn’t your thing. I love to mix the riced cauliflower with taco seasoning, add the zucchini, then layer everything else in on top. I air fry the corn tortillas for a little crunch!
- 130g cooked shrimp (about 4 1/2 oz)
- 130g cottage cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 42g candied jalapeños (about 3 tbsp)
- 190g riced cauliflower (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 300g grilled zucchini (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 80g pico de gallo (about 1/3 cup)
- Taco seasoning to taste (I share my mix here)
- 2 corn tortillas
Buffalo Tuna Salad
This spicy, protein-packed salad is perfect for a quick lunch. Mix the tuna, yogurt and seasonings. Put on the spring mix and top with the cucumbers, onions, and bagel seasoning.
- 2 Tuna Pouches (2.6 oz each)
- 30g Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt (about 2 tbsp)
- Some diced cucumbers and red onion
- Couple handfuls of spring mix
- A few dashes of hot sauce
- Granulated garlic, salt, and pepper to taste
- Bagel seasoning for the top
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