Healthy High Protein Recipes - Slender Kitchen

High-protein chicken and edamame bowl

If you’re looking for high protein recipes that are easy to make, satisfying, and actually delicious, we’ve got you covered! These recipes focus on everyday ingredients, easy cooking methods, and meals that keep you feeling full and full of energy. Read More

You’ll find a mix of chicken, seafood, beef, pork, and plant-based options, along with high-protein breakfasts, lunches, and dinners plus slow cooker meals. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a family, these recipes make it easy to add more protein without overthinking it.

Find More Recipes

Explore Popular High-Protein Categories…

Plate of creamy chicken and broccoli pasta topped with parmesan, next to a similar skillet. Lemon wedges and pepper grinder add fresh vibes.

Asian ground turkey bowls with lean ground turkey, bell peppers, mushrooms, and water chestnuts served with rice, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, and green onions.

High-protein rosemary steak with roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus

High-protein slow cooker pulled pork tacos with slaw

High-protein roasted salmon with squash and green beans

Protein baked oats topped with banana and pecans

High-protein spinach artichoke pizza

High-protein fiesta lime chicken with pepper jack cheese

High-protein chicken burrito bowl with avocado

Our Top 10 High-Protein Recipes

Easy High Protein Pasta

Creamy high-protein pasta made with bowtie noodles, sausage, spinach, and ricotta, served in a beige bowl and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. A gold fork rests on the side.

High Protein Chicken Buddha Bowl

A vibrant bowl of chicken, edamame, purple cabbage, and carrots drizzled with sauce, surrounded by lime, mint, and olive oil.

Healthy Taco Casserole

Taco casserole with pinto beans, onions, peppers, turkey, corn, salsa, and melted cheese with chips, cilantro, and jalapeno on the side.

Pesto Chicken

Juicy pesto chicken tenders topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, served with extra pesto sauce on the side.

Honey Garlic Chicken and Asparagus

A plate of cooked honey garlic chicken and asparagus, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh parsley.

Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

A top-down shot of a plate of Korean beef lettuce wraps and a side of shredded carrots.

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Zucchini

A skillet of cheesy chicken, black beans, and zucchini is served on plates, garnished with fresh cilantro and spices.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A bowl filled with grilled chicken, rice, black beans, avocado, red onion, and creamy sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Steak Tacos

Overhead view of assembled steak tacos filled with grilled beef, onions, salsa, and fresh cilantro on a white oval platter.

Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken

A plate of caprese chicken with roasted zucchini and tomatoes, topped with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

High Protein Breakfast Favorites

Two ramekins of baked protein oats topped with sliced bananas, chopped pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, placed on a green napkin with a bowl of oats and spoons in the background.

Oatmeal

Protein Baked Oats

A quick, wholesome, and high protein breakfast, these baked oats come together in minutes. Over 20 grams of protien made with just whole, simple...

Breakfast burrito bowls with ground turkey, scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Bowl

Breakfast Burrito Bowl

Fluffy protein pancakes topped with fresh berries.

Pancakes

Low Carb Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder!)

Western omelet frittata with peppers, onions, ham, and cheese cooked in a cast iron skillet and served with fresh parsley.

High Protein

Western Omelet Frittata

Freeezer breakfast burritos with eggs, peppers, black beans, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla.

Breakfast

Healthy Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Protein-Packed Slow Cooker Meals

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with roasted red peppers, olives, capers, and more in a skillet.

Chicken Tinga (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop)

Chicken tinga in a bowl with onions, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.

Slow Cooker Banh Mi Pork

A platter of lettuce wraps filled with shredded chicken, carrot and cucumber julienne, topped with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

A plate of slow-cooked lemon garlic chicken, shredded and garnished with fresh parsley.

Crockpot Carne Asada

Crockpot carne asada served on tortillas with avocado, pico de gallo, red onion, and lime wedges.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole in a crockpot with avocado, black olives, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Easy Greek Chicken (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop)

A bowl of shredded Greek chicken, garnished with fresh herbs. Surrounded by lemon, dill, cherry tomatoes, and salt, creating a fresh Mediterranean feel.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

Slow cooker cranberry pork roast with sliced pork and a cranberry honey sauce on a wooden plate.

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Slow cooker turkey meatballs in a shallow bowl with marinara sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese.

Easy Healthy Carnitas - Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

A plate of shredded pork carnitas garnished with sliced onions, green onions, and cilantro, served with tortillas and dipping sauce on the side.

Most Popular High Protein Recipes

Cauliflower rice casserole with ground turkey, tomatoes, and spinach in a baking dish.

Cheesy Italian Turkey Cauliflower Rice Casserole

Stovetop lasagna with mushrooms, spinach, melted cheese, and marinara sauce in a skillet.

Stovetop Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Healthy cabbage soup with cabbage, ground turkey, tomatoes, and cauliflower rice in a bowl.

Healthy Cabbage Soup

Thai red coconut curry chicken in a bowl with steamed rice, cilantro, basil, and fresh lime.

Thai Red Coconut Curry with Chicken

Buffalo chicken sloppy joes with ranch coleslaw in a hamburger roll.

Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

Shrimp burgers with lettuce and tomatoes on a wheat bun.

Crispy Shrimp Burgers

Slow cooker chicken cacciatore in a bowl with tomato sauce, chicken, mushrooms, and peppers over quinoa.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

A glass jar filled with a colorful seasoning blend sits on a wooden board. Fresh thyme sprigs are nearby, highlighting a rustic kitchen setting.

Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning

Latest High Protein Recipes

Page 1 of 9

Chicken pineapple fried rice served in two bowls with fresh pineapple, chicken breast, brown rice, and vegetables with cashews.

Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice

A glass jar filled with a colorful seasoning blend sits on a wooden board. Fresh thyme sprigs are nearby, highlighting a rustic kitchen setting.

Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning

A juicy sloppy joe sandwich is centered on a white plate. The bun is golden brown, holding a savory, saucy ground meat filling.

Three Ingredient Sloppy Joes

Bowl of sesame beef served over brown rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Sesame Beef

Machaca burritos with shredded beef, pinto beans, rice, cilantro, lettuce, cheese wrapped in flour tortillas and foil.

Machaca Burritos

A top-down shot of a bowl of chopped shrimp salad, garnished with cilantro.

Chopped Shrimp Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Aguachile with raw shrimp in a lime and cilantro sauce in a bowl with sliced cucumbers.

Aguachile

Grilled swordfish with garlic, lemon, and herbs on a plate with fresh parsley.

Easy Grilled Swordfish

Ground chicken tacos with seasoned ground chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce in flour tortillas.

Ground Chicken Tacos

Grilled chicken topped with sauce on a bed of lettuce, served with lime wedges and garnished with cilantro, next to a platter of more chicken.

Grilled Sriracha Barbecue Chicken

A plate of tostadas, topped with black beans, shredded chicken, fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and crumbled cheese. Lime wedges are placed on the side for a fresh squeeze of citrus.

Chicken Tostadas

A close-up of a slice of breakfast casserole with layers of hash browns, eggs, ham, spinach, and cheese on a plate, with a fork resting beside it.

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Ham

1
2
3
4
5

Find More Recipes

As seen on…