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25 High Protein Meal Prep Recipes You'll Want To Make

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Here you'll find a huge round-up of macro-friendly high protein meal prep recipes to inspire your weekly meal planning. Tasty recipes, planning, and preparation are the key to meal prep success!

chicken and rice in two meal prep containers with sliced tomatoes

Meal Prep can make a big difference in hitting your healthy eating goals during the week. It might take some time out of your weekend, but it's completely worth it when you have an easy and nutritious meal ready to go on a hectic weeknight. If you missed my post on How To Meal Prep For Weight Loss, it's a great place to get started. Even if weight loss is not your goal, you'll find helpful tips and strategies to master a meal prep routine.

I've rounded up some great easy recipes to help you nail your nutrition goals. A lot of people struggle to get enough protein in their diet, especially when building lean muscle mass is the goal. These simple and delicious recipes will make it a breeze!

Turkey and Chicken Meal Prep Recipes

These high protein ground turkey and chicken meal prep recipes are easy to make and full of flavor! A boneless, skinless chicken breast contains 26 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, and zero carbs at only 120 calories. Chicken thighs are another meal prep favorite, because the higher fat content in thighs provides moisture and flavor which keeps them tender when reheated.

overhead photo of roasted chicken thighs, green beans, and potatoes in a pan
Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
This Herb-Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken recipe made with chicken thighs, gold potatoes, and fresh green beans makes a delicious and easy weeknight meal. This is a nutritious dinner that the whole family will devour!
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roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans in a sheet pan topped with fresh parsley
Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are packed with hot and tangy buffalo chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, perfectly paired veggie toppings, and cool ranch dressing. You can make the buffalo chicken from scratch or use leftover rotisserie chicken. Gluten-free and Whole30 adaptable. 
Check out this recipe
close up photo of two buffalo chicken meal prep bowls with chopped tomatoes and ranch
Meal Prep Chicken and Rice from Budget Delicious
Made with zesty Jerk seasoning, this 20-minute recipe makes it easy to spice up your weekly chicken and rice meal prep routine.
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Skillet Chicken and Peas with Lemon and Herbs from Spicy RD Nutrition
The chicken and peas nestle together with asparagus, shallots, and gluten-free croutons for a flavor-packed dish. It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food at its best!
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Chipotle Ground Turkey Skillet Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan
Full of flavor and packed with veggies like kale, jalapeno, onions, and peppers, this Chipotle Ground Turkey Skillet Meal Prep is a one-pan make-ahead dream! Serve with rice or keep it low-carb with cauliflower rice!
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Greek Ground Chicken and Rice Skillet from Kinda Healthy Recipes
This ground chicken skillet is perfect for meal prep. A serving has 28 grams of protein with only 11 grams of fat and 280 calories. 
Check out this recipe
Greek chicken and rice with vegetables in a skillet
Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep from I Food Real
Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl meal-prep combines high-protein quinoa, Mexican corn and beans, spiced chicken breast, and salsa. Delicious!
Check out this recipe
chicken burrito meal prep bowls in 4 containers
Thai Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls from Valerie's Kitchen
These tasty Thai Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls include a layer of  simple sesame noodles topped with quickly sautéed chicken, fresh and crunchy slaw, and some peanut sauce for dipping. A delicious, grab-and-go meal!
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dipping chicken in thai sauce in a meal prep bowl with veggies
Chicken and Hummus Plate Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan
This Chicken & Hummus Plate Meal Prep is so simple, filling, and delicious with fresh cut bell pepper, carrot, cucumbers, paired with a perfect portion of chicken breast, cheese slices, and grapes for a touch of sweetness.
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sliced chicken with hummus, veggies, and fruit
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from All Nutritious
 Bring Mexican flavors to your kitchen with these sheet pan chicken fajitas. Gluten-free and dairy-free!
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overhead photo of a sheet pan with chicken fajitas
Chicken Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Meal Prep Bowls from Food Faith Fitness
These Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Meal Prep Bowls are an easy, make ahead meal that makes eating veggies delicious! Gluten free, high protein and filling!
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chicken sausage, brussels sprouts and apple slices in a meal prep container

Beef Meal Prep Recipes

Beef is a staple in our meal prep routine. The amino acid profile is great for building muscle and the umami factor (that hearty, savory flavor) of beef makes it a delicious lean protein source. Don't miss my favorite ways to meal prep flank steak for more meal prepping inspiration. Here you'll find tasty ways to meal prep ground beef and different cuts of lean beef in this recipe round-up.

beef with veggies and an egg in a bowl with a fork
Slow Cooker Steak Stuffed Collard Green Rolls
You'll love this delicious twist on stuffed cabbage rolls! Delicious reheated for meal prep!
Check out this recipe
a stuffed collard roll sliced with a fork with steak and rice inside
Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs with Feta and Roasted Vegetables
Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs with Feta and Roasted Vegetables is a delicious and easy meal prep recipe using lean ground beef and Mediterranean spices.
Check out this recipe
Glass meal prep containers with roasted vegetables, rice, and meatballs
Southwest Beef Protein Bowl from The Dizzy Cook
This Southwest Beef Protein Bowl is so delicious, low carb friendly, and inexpensive to put together with seasoned ground beef, eggs, spinach, cauliflower rice, and zucchini.
Check out this recipe
beef with veggies and an egg in a bowl with a fork
California Beef Burger Bowl with Ranch Vinaigrette
This easy recipe for California Beef Burger Bowls is packed with all the tasty goodness of a California burger in a hearty salad topped with a flavorful homemade ranch vinaigrette dressing.
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close up of a California burger bowl topped with avocado, tomatoes, pickles, bacon, onions, and cheese
Low-Carb Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries Meal Prep from I Hate Meal Prep
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up burgers & fries! 
Check out this recipe
low carb burgers with sweet potato fries, lettuce, and tomatoes in meal prep containers
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef from Healthy Recipes 101
This Instant Pot Mongolian beef recipe is loaded with veggies and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep.
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Mongolian beef in an Instant Pot
Mediterranean Beef Vegetable Stew
A Mediterranean-inspired recipe for a vegetable beef stew made with lean Beef Bottom Round Roast, beef broth, red wine, vegetables, olives, and fresh herbs. This low-carb high-protein stew recipe is hearty and delicious!
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Overhead photo of a bowl of beef stew and stew in a Dutch oven
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili
Naturally sweet and creamy butternut squash, ground beef, and various beans cooked low and slow to make a delicious chili-style stew. A perfect one-pot meal prep recipe.
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close up of a bowl of butternut squash chili with sour cream and cheese

Meatless & Seafood Meal Prep Recipes

You can't beat the nutritional profile of salmon. It's a great source of protein and healthy fat. A three ounce serving of wild salmon has 118 calories, 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, and zero carbs. Don't miss these scrumptious salmon recipes and more quick and healthy seafood and meatless meal ideas!

Copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box
A simple DIY protein bistro box for a healthy meal on-the-go made with hardboiled eggs, fruit, cheese, and nut butter. This meatless protein box is perfect for meal prep, packed with 27 grams of protein, and loaded with good nutrition!
Check out this recipe
DIY Starbuck's bistro box ingredients in glass containers
Salmon with Avocado Salsa from Dinner at The Zoo
Crispy browned salmon fillets are topped with a creamy and flavorful avocado salsa. Need I say more?!
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Salmon Salad with Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette
Wild salmon salad with fresh blueberry vinaigrette is a deliciously easy superfood-packed meal.
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Blueberry and Salmon salad in a bowl with a blue napkin underneath
Sheet Pan Garlic Salmon with Potatoes and Green Beans from Little Sunny Kitchen
Baked Salmon with Garlic butter is made quickly and easily on a sheet pan and ready in 30 minutes!
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salmon with green beans and potatoes on a sheet pan
Easy Mexican Tuna Salad from Cook At Home Mom
This Mexican Tuna Salad is an easy and healthy meal prep! There’s no cooking involved, so it’s super quick to make.
Check out this recipe
Mexican tuna salad with cucumbers and tortilla chips in a meal prep container
Greek Salmon Salad from Dinner at The Zoo
This Greek salmon salad is seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. A lighter meal option that’s fresh, colorful, and totally delicious!
Check out this recipe
two slices of salmon in a bowl with Greek salad toppings

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  1. Bintu | Budget Delicious

    What a delicious selection of meal prep recipes! Thank you for including one of mine!

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    • Amee Livingston

      Thank you for contributing! 🙂

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