Looking for easy high protein meals to prep for your week? Look no further, this post will show you 15+ best recipe ideas.

Meal prepping has become one of my favorite weekly rituals, and it’s not just because it saves me time in the kitchen. It’s about so much more than that.

For me, meal prepping is a way to take control of my week, ensuring that I nourish my body with healthy, balanced meals even when life gets hectic.

It’s about reducing stress, staying on track with my goals, and enjoying the peace of mind that comes with knowing I’m prepared for whatever the week throws at me.

I always keep meal-prep containers on hand so that I can easily keep the food portioned for myself. I am also obsessed with the sauce containers, this also is so helpful for keeping your portions right.

And don’t forget to use a meal planner to make meal prep even easier and more organized.

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15+ Best High Protein Weeknight Dinner Ideas (that are easy to meal prep)

01 | High Protein Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas is always my first choice when it comes to meal prepping for the week. And I am absolutely obsessed with the casserole dishes that I am collecting.

02 | High Protein Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Hint: I like to use Banza pastas because they are gluten-free and high protein. Absolutely love them, especially the penne one.

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03 | Cheddar Bacon Ranch Turkey Quesadillas

04 | Tuna Pasta Salad

If you prefer something cool and refreshing for your high-protein dinner meal prep?

A delicious tuna pasta salad is the perfect dish that could work for lunch or dinner. It is also super versatile, you could swap out half the mayo for greek yogurt for even more protein.

05 | Low-Carb Cheeseburger bowl

There is nothing easier to meal prep that a good bowl, I always love a Chipotle inspired weeknight meal.

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06 | 5 ingredient Pizza Quesadilla

Craving pizza? I’ve got you! These 5 ingredient pizza quesadillas are super easy to prepare, and you can make a large enough batch to last you the week in no time! You can easily add more protein to these by adding some shredded or canned chicken or extra pepperoni.

07 | Southwest Salmon Rice Bowls

08 | Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas are great for meal prep because you can double the recipe and have them for dinner, and you can prep the rest for the week!

You can put your condiments like cheese, salsa, and sour cream in separate containers. I highly recommend these tortillas because they are low-carb and have a higher protein count than traditional tortillas.

09 | Greek Chicken Bowls

This salad is simple but satisfying and has all of those delicious Mediterranean flavors everyone loves.

10 | Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

11 | Chicken Power Bowl

Chicken salad bowls are delicious. This bowl is packed with protein and flavor, featuring tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, roasted cauliflower, crunchy chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and a sprinkle of fresh basil. Perfect for meal prep, this salad will keep you full and satisfied all afternoon.

12 | Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Bites

Here is a fantastic buffalo chicken recipe for you to try. These buffalo chicken bites are 26g of protein per serving and make the perfect meal prep for lunch, dinner, or even a snack!