20 Family-Friendly High-Protein Recipes
Feeding a family can be a challenge—especially when you’re trying to serve meals that are both healthy and satisfying.
That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 family-friendly high-protein recipes that are guaranteed to please everyone at the table! From kid-approved classics to creative new favorites, these meals are packed with lean protein to keep energy levels up and hunger at bay.
Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters, growing teens, or health-conscious parents, each recipe delivers big flavor with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or weekend dinners, these dishes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Get ready for delicious, protein-packed meals your whole family will love—no complaints, just clean plates!
1
Asian Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Noodles Recipe – Athlete Lunchbox
This Asian chicken teriyaki stir fry noodles balances sweet, savoury and umami flavours to make the perfect weeknight dinner in only 15 mins!
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2
Pineapple Pork Chops – A Sweet & Savory 30 Minute Meal
This sweet and savory pineapple pork chop recipe, featuring tender pork with a brown sugar soy glaze and real pineapple, is sure to become a new dinnertime favorite!
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3
Air Fryer Miso Salmon with vegetables
Easy, fast Air Fryer Miso Salmon with vegetables is a full meal ready in less than 20 minutes! The salty-sweet miso glaze is ‘lick your plate’ delicious!
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4
Bison Meatloaf – In the Kitch
In this low carb bison meatloaf recipe, lean ground bison meat is combined with loads of vegetables and topped with zesty, marinara sauce.
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5
Greek Shrimp Bowls with Quinoa – Avocado Skillet
Greek Shrimp Bowls with Quinoa – a delicious summer recipe. This recipe is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. It is naturally gluten free and pescatarian and can easily be made dairy free.
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6
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are juicy and tender in about 10 minutes. Topped with my lemon garlic, cajun, or bang bang sauce.
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7
Keto Italian Chicken Skewers
Keto Italian Chicken Skewers are incredibly easy to make, require only a few ingredients, and are healthy and full of flavor and protein.
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8
Honey Butter Chicken (Air Fryer or Oven)
Try this honey butter chicken recipe for a sweet and savory delight that will quickly become your favorite dinner option.
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9
High Protein Healthy Chili Mac
This healthy chili mac is protein packed and brings the best of two meals together, chili and macaroni and cheese! Incredibly delicious!
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10
Easy Bruschetta Salmon
This Easy Bruschetta Salmon is the BEST baked salmon recipe. Tender salmon is roasted to perfection then topped with a simple bruschetta style dressing.
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11
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole has all of the flavors of enchiladas with no rolling required! This cheesy enchilada skillet comes together in one pot on the stove top and it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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12
BBQ Salmon Bowls
BBQ Salmon Bowls featured tender, perfectly seasoned salmon with a vibrant mango salsa, cauliflower rice, and spicy sauce to top it all off!
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13
Carne Asada (Mexican Steak)
Carne Asada, or Mexican Steak is a delicious, marinated beef recipe full of authentic Mexican
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14
French Onion Chicken
This easy French Onion Chicken recipe is packed full of savory flavors. Inspired by the
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15
High Protein Chickpea Enchilada Soup with Greek Yogurt – Avocado Skillet
This High Protein Chickpea Enchilada Soup with Greek Yogurt is a delicious and healthy vegetarian soup recipe for fall.
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16
Spicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli – Avocado Skillet
TheseSpicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli are a delicious healthy dinner. They are made on one sheet pan in less than 30 minutes.
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17
Vegan Tuscan Chickpeas – Avocado Skillet
These vegan tuscan chickpeas are a one pot and high protein vegan meal. They are easy to make and full of flavor.
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18
Slow Cooker Pot Roast, Extra Tender
Learn how to make the best, most tender, and flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe for an easy family-friendly dinner you’ll love!
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19
Kalua Pork (Slow Cooker)
Super Tender, smoky, Hawaiian-style kalua pork can easily be made at home with just 5 ingredients. Perfect for meal prep!
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20
Burrito Bowls with Chicken
These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings.
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