Easy High Protein Weeknight Dinner Ideas
As a habits-expert, I know how to save you time and effort in the kitchen, so I’ve gathering my favorite high protein weeknight dinners your family with love (and actually eat!), from chicken, turkey, ground beef, seafood, and even vegetarian meals. Another win? Many of these recipes can be made ahead or cooked in bulk. Told ya it would be simple!
Slow Cooker High Protein Recipes
This recipe collection includes a handful of slow cooker recipes, but for a full list using only the crockpot, check out my round-up of over 60 high protein slow cooker recipes.
Chicken Recipes
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
With only 4 ingredients, this green chili chicken enchiladas recipe is easy to make, yields super flavorful results, and is an excellent make ahead meal.
Ingredients: chicken, salsa verde, Mexican cheese blend, tortillas
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Simple Lemon Chicken Marinade (for Grilling!)
This quick and easy lemon chicken marinade gives chicken a ton of flavor with fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley. The ultimate in simple, high-protein dinner recipes, just 5-minutes of prep yields the most juicy, flavorful grilled chicken breasts or thighs you've ever tasted.
Ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, sugar, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken.
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet (1-Pan!)
Easy dinner ideas are my specialty, especially one-pot meals that are ready in under 30-minutes. This quick chicken enchilada skillet comes together fast with rotisserie chicken (or any leftover pre-cooked chicken), and red enchilada sauce.
Ingredients: shredded chicken, olive oil, onion, bell pepper, red enchilada sauce, black beans, tortillas, cheese, chicken broth.
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker & Stovetop!)
This easy, creamy, and comforting chicken tortellini soup recipe requires minimal prep yet produces super flavorful, protein-packed, filling results every time. A true one-pot wonder, it comes together simply in the slow cooker or on the stovetop!
Ingredients: onion, celery, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cheese tortellini, cream.
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Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken (w/ Coconut Milk)
Slow cooker satay chicken is a flavorful, versatile meal made with chicken thighs, coconut milk, and curry paste. A simplified take one Thai peanut chicken, it's a delicious and easy dinner recipe that's not only quick to prepare but also a great meal prep protein option. You wont believe how flavorful the end result it!
Ingredients: chicken, salt, peanut butter, coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce.
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Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup
This easy chicken vegetable soup recipe is simple to make with easy to find ingredients, yet tastes like it’s from your favorite restaurant. Includes stovetop and slow cooker instructions, too!
Ingredients: chicken tenders, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, Russet potatoes, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green beans, corn, peas, bay leaf, olive oil and salt.
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Chicken Salad w/ Dried Cranberries & Walnuts (10-Minute Recipe!)
This simple chicken salad with cranberries and walnuts will be your new go-to chicken salad obsession. It’s lightly creamy from a touch of mayo and Greek yogurt, and feels like an upscale bistro or high-end deli salad and takes only 10 minutes to make with rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken!
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, shredded chicken, celery, apple, onion, dried cranberries, walnuts.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (No Salsa)
Friends, these are the best shredded slow cooker chicken tacos ever! Using only 6 ingredients, and with the option to use no salsa, it's a simple time-saving, dump-and-go recipe that will allow you to celebrate Taco Tuesday every week!
Ingredients: garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, chicken, salsa.
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Easy Chicken Enchiladas
This easy chicken enchilada recipe is simple to prepare and yields super flavorful, delicious results every time!
Ingredients: shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and shredded Mexican cheese blend.
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Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken (5-Ingredients!)
With a short list of simple, real food ingredients this slow cooker green chili chicken is an easy and flavorful meal prep protein. Plus, there are so many ways you can use this chicken, you won’t get bored!
Ingredients: chicken, tomatillo salsa, salt, cream cheese, diced green chilis
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Easy BBQ Chicken Bowl
Packed with color and flavor, these easy BBQ chicken bowls are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, and can be simply assembled with homemade or store bought ingredients. They’re so tasty, you’ll wanna make these again and again!
Ingredients: cooked chicken, rice, black beans, corn, green onions, cabbage slaw and bbq sauce.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Slow cooker Greek chicken combines just 4 ingredients like lemon, garlic and Greek yogurt to create a fresh, delicious high-protein meal you can use in a number of ways. Stuffed in pita piled with veggies or in a bowl with rice or pita, it's a Greek-inspired slow cooker recipe that you will find yourself making week after week!
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, chicken.
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Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Dupe!)
The easiest, juiciest chicken you'll ever make, this slow cooker whole chicken takes less than 5 minutes to prep and is the perfect "dupe" for a rotisserie chicken. No chopping + no searing; just dump and go for the most succulent chicken that works every time!
Ingredients: whole chicken, spices, salt.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Dump-and-Go!)
This easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, is packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and hearty beans; topped with crispy tortilla strips (no soggy tortillas here!), and is a 5-minute prep, dump-and-go crockpot that's bound to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), chicken stock, corn tortillas, avocado oil, onion, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, garlic powder, mild chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Easy Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Easy to make and oh-so satisfying, this crockpot cilantro lime chicken is perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas or bowls! It’s elevated by the most flavorful homemade cilantro lime sauce and can be made with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic cloves, cumin, avocado oil, honey (optional) and salt.
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2-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (w/ Breast Meat)
This wildly easy 2-ingredient slow cooker BBQ chicken can be prepped in no time using store-bought or homemade sauce, yielding deliciously tender and versatile pulled chicken breasts. Perfect for meal prep on busy weeks!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) and chipotle BBQ sauce (or store bought barbecue sauce).
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup
Brimming with sweet corn, succulent chicken, and hearty potatoes, this easy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is a simple dump-and-go recipe. Since you can use fresh or frozen corn, this soup is perfect for any time of year!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), sweet corn (fresh or frozen), chicken stock, celery, carrots, onions, yellow waxy potatoes, garlic, cream cheese (traditional or plant-based) and salt.
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Lighter Lemon Chicken Asparagus Skillet (1-Pan!)
A handful of simple ingredients combine in this easy chicken asparagus recipe, made of golden chicken, tender asparagus, and a luscious garlic lemon cream sauce that's light but still feels decadent. The ultimate low-effort, one-pan meal that'll be on the table in less than 30-minutes!
Ingredients: chicken, asparagus, chicken broth, cream, olive oil, butter, lemon juice and salt.
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Skillet Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This easy chicken and sweet potatoes skillet can be made quickly on the stovetop and then baked in the oven. Plus it includes a delicious honey butter & chipotle pan sauce everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken, sweet potatoes, avocado oil, honey, butter, chipotle peppers (from canned in adobo sauce), garlic and salt.
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Easy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet (with Tomatoes)
This Easy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet combines chicken, zucchini, and tomatoes with classic Italian flavors for an easy, one-pot, high-protein dinner that simmers together on the stovetop for a full meal in under 30 minutes. Made with just a few easy-to-find ingredients, it works equally well with chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, butter (optional: traditional or dairy-free), fresh basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil and salt.
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6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken
This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. With just 6-ingredients and no pre-cooking, let me show you how easy this fresh & simple enchilada chicken is to make!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
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Turkey Recipes
Ground Turkey Enchiladas
This ground turkey enchiladas recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or as a make ahead meal. It’s a time saving main course that uses just a handful of ingredients and is sure to be a new family favorite!
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, ground turkey, salt, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, black beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, tortillas.
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Ground Turkey Pasta (30-Minute Dinner!)
This quick, easy ground turkey pasta comes together quickly in under 30 minutes! Packed with fresh, wholesome veggies like zucchini and carrots that are "hidden" so they melt right into the Italian-style creamy sauce; you will love this easy dinner idea that actually makes ground turkey taste good!
Ingredients: pasta shells, olive oil, salt, onion, zucchini, carrot, ground turkey, garlic, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, cream cheese.
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Classic Turkey + White Rice Soup (w/ Leftover Turkey)
Simple and hearty, this old fashioned turkey and rice soup is made with leftover turkey, white rice, and vegetables; and can be made in 1-pot in just about 30-minutes. You'll love the homestyle flavors and how easy it is to make!
Ingredients: turkey, white rice, carrots, celery, onion, spices, stock, lemon juice.
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Juicy Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast
This super easy slow cooker boneless turkey breast recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prep (no pre-cooking!), and makes the most succulent turkey breast perfect for meal prep or the Thanksgiving table. Let me show you how simple it is to make.
Ingredients: boneless turkey breast, spices, butter.
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Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
This healthy ground turkey sweet potato skillet is a fast, easy last minute dinner idea that’s so tasty you’ll want to put into your regular weeknight rotation. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, so keep this one in your backpocket for busy weeks!
Ingredients: ground turkey, sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, shredded cheese (traditional or dairy-free), baby spinach, chipotle honey vinaigrette and salt.
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20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (w/ Beans & Corn)
Solve dinner tonight with this quick & easy turkey taco skillet! Made with ground turkey, beans and corn, it’s a flavorful and filling protein-packed meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Trust me, this is one is a family dinner win you'll want to make on repeat!
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic powder, cumin, canned black beans, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen corn, olive oil and salt.
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Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are a quick 30 minute or easy make-ahead crockpot dinner with ground chicken, crushed pineapple, and a homemade naturally sweetened teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients: ground chicken (or pork or turkey), green onion, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, arrowroot powder (or corn starch), almond flour (or oat flour) and water.
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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Crockpot or Oven-Baked)
Tender, juicy, and super delicious, these Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together simply and easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required! Doused in a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, let me show you how easy it is to make.
Ingredients: ground turkey, grated onion, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), granulated garlic powder, cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and salt.
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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Made with ground turkey meat and a homemade sloppy joe sauce including tomato paste, ketchup, and simple spices, this wholesome slow cooker turkey sloppy joe recipe takes ground turkey from a basic protein to a delicious, craveable family meal!
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onions, red bell peppers, water and salt.
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Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Marinara (No Egg)
Full of fresh herbs like basil, and slow simmered in a simple marinara sauce, this slow cooker turkey meatball recipe is packed with protein, and made without breadcrumbs or eggs. Plus, there's no pre-cooking, so it's super easy to prep and the meatballs come out juicy and will truly melt-in-your-mouth.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili (More Ground Turkey Crockpot Recipes)
Easy and delicious slow cooker ground turkey chili, plus more slow cooker turkey recipes!
Ingredients: ground turkey, canned beans, bell peppers, onion, sweet potato, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
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Ground Turkey + Green Bean Skillet (20-Minute Dinner!)
This ground turkey and green beans skillet with sauce comes together in 20 minutes using one pan! It's savory, satisfying, and packed full of Asian-inspired My top tip? Double this quick and easy recipe. You'll want leftovers!
Ingredients: ground turkey (light or dark meat), green beans, garlic, ginger, honey, chicken stock, lime juice (or rice wine vinegar), tamari, arrowroot powder, olive oil, and salt.
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20-Minute Turkey Tacos with Peach Basil Salsa
So fresh and simple to prepare, 20-Minute Turkey Tacos with Peach Basil Salsa is a flavor-packed, easy weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients: ground turkey (dark or light meat), onion, garlic powder, cumin, corn tortillas, avocado, peaches, lime juice, basil, olive oil, jalapenos (optional) and salt.
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Summer Ground Turkey Tacos (with Sweet Corn Salsa!)
These super tasty ground turkey tacos take just 20-minutes to make, and are full of simple, yet super-flavorful, fresh ingredients. Paired with a ultra-fast homemade sweet corn salsa, this is a easy dinner idea that will fill you up without weighing you down!
Ingredients: olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, mild chili powder, garlic powder, salt, tomatillo salsa, corn tortillas, corn, red onion, lime juice, cilantro.
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Beef Recipes
Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef
This hearty and easy stuffed shells with ground beef recipe is the perfect make ahead meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients: jumbo pasta shells, ground beef, garlic, onion, salt, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, egg, spinach, Italian cheese blend, parmesan cheese
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Slow Cooker Flank Steak
This ultra tender slow cooker flank steak recipe could not be easier to make, and yields the most delicious, tender flank steak for tacos, sandwiches and more!
Ingredients: flank steak, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, olive oil and salt.
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs (in Marinara)
These tender, juicy, melt-in-your mouth slow cooker meatballs could not be simpler to make! Requiring no pre-cooking or pre-browning, these ground beef meatballs simmer low and slow in a simple Italian marinara sauce for the ultimate meatball dinner. Bring on the spaghetti!
Ingredients: ground beef, parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian breadcrumbs (gluten free or traditional), egg, salt, marinara sauce.
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Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
This easy Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is a super simple and flavorful weeknight meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients: ground beef, sweet potato, canned diced tomatoes, mild chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, water, baby spinach, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
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Slow Cooker Taco Meat (No Pre-Cooking!)
You will not believe how easy this dump-and-go slow cooker taco meat recipe is! Made simply with ground beef, spices, and salsa, it requires no pre-cooking and no chopping, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd, as a super easy dinner idea or as protein meal prep!
Ingredients: ground beef, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, mild chili powder, and salt.
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Spicy Cabbage Soup
This spicy cabbage soup is packed with vegetables and can be made with ground beef or vegetarian, and can be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop.
Ingredients: green cabbage, bell pepper, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, vegetable stock, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion, carrot, celery, ground beef (optional) and salt.
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Easiest Slow Cooker Shredded Beef (for Tacos + More!)
Perfectly spiced and incredibly easy to prepare, this slow cooker shredded beef is super versatile and makes the best beef tacos, enchiladas + more! You'll love how it saves you time (no searing required) with the most succulent, delicious results.
Ingredients: boneless beef chuck-eye roast, onion, tomato paste, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup (w/ Ground Beef)
This easy slow cooker taco soup is made with ground beef, canned to beans, sweet corn (fresh or frozen), and a little kick from canned green chilis, all slow simmering away in a rich and savory broth. A super hearty, filling and flavorful meal that's simple to make, but still packed with flavor.
Ingredients: ground beef, black beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, diced green chilis, corn, chicken stock, lime juice, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika and salt.
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Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce (w/ Ground Beef!)
Easy dinner recipes are my specialty, and this crock pot spaghetti sauce with meat is just that! Made from scratch with ground beef, diced onions, and canned tomatoes, this slow cooker meat sauce is rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned. It’s great to make in large batches and perfect for freezing!
Ingredients: ground beef, onion, olive oil, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, honey (optional) and salt.
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Seafood Recipes
Quick White Fish Tacos (w/ Honey-Lime Slaw!)
Easy dinner ideas are my specialty—and this homemade honey-lime cabbage slaw for fish tacos delivers. A simple slaw elevates these fish tacos with slaw from an everyday dinner to a super-fast, flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients: white fish (like rockfish, cod or tilapia), purple cabbage, lime juice, avocado, green onions, mayonnaise (or plain yogurt), honey, olive oil, cumin, mild chili powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt.
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Quick Salmon Fish Tacos (w/ Easy Slaw!)
Making salmon fish tacos at home couldn't be easier or more delicious! With a quick 10 minute trip under the broiler, the salmon cooks perfectly while you whip up a creamy, crunchy homemade cabbage slaw. A light & fresh take on taco night you'll want to make on repeat!
Ingredients: salmon, cabbage, tortillas (or grain-free wraps or lettuce wraps), mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt), lime juice, and salt.
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20-Minute Tuna Pesto Pasta (w/ Canned Tuna)
Yes, tuna and pesto do go together and make a lovely combination in this tuna pesto pasta! A satisfying and wholesome meal that comes together easily in just 20-minutes using canned tuna and bail pesto.
Ingredients: pesto, pasta, tuna.
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Vegetarian Recipes
Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (w/ Ham)
This comforting and easy slow cooker split pea soup is fast to prep in just 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients like green split peas, vegetables, and ham (or a ham bone); without any pre-cooking required. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: split peas, vegetable broth, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar and salt.
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Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
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Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup + High Protein Dinner Ideas
This easy, high protein chicken vegetable soup recipe is simple to make with easy to find ingredients, yet tastes like it’s from your favorite restaurant. Includes stovetop and slow cooker instructions, too! Plus 60+ high protein dinner recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrot, about 1 large
- ½ cup chopped celery, about 2 stalks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 cups peeled, chopped Russet potatoes (about 1 large)
- 1 15- oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips, or boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced into strips, or 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
To Add at the End:
- 2 cups chopped green beans, fresh or frozen, defrosted
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen, defrosted
- 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, defrosted
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Fresh basil, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, crusty bread
Equipment
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- To a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the carrot and celery, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and the garlic powder, then cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato paste, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and chicken, stirring to combine.
- Add the stock, cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 15-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Uncover and remove the chicken to a cutting board. Add the green beans to the pot, and stir.
- Shred chicken with two forks, or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Turn off the heat, then add back the chicken, along with adding the corn and peas, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the onion, carrot, celery, potato, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, garlic powder, stock, salt, and chicken, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through. Do not uncover during this time.
- Uncover and remove the chicken to a cutting board. Add the green beans to the slow cooker, and stir and cover.
- Shred chicken with two forks, or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Turn off the heat, then add back the chicken, along with adding the corn and peas, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information calculated using boneless skinless chicken tenders and without the optional serving suggestions listed above.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 (of 6), Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 676mg, Potassium: 1255mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 4258IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 3mg
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Easiest way to get protein and veggies. YUM!
I agree, Colette, this is such a great protein dinner idea and so easy, too! Thanks so much for leaving a review!