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Home / Protein Rich

Protein Rich

Protein rich meals for when you need a little extra.

Crispy fried popcorn chicken and dipping sauces.

Crispy Popcorn Chicken

May 23, 2025May 22, 2025

Golden brown and fried to perfection, this crispy popcorn chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe everyone will love. It’s hard to get much more…

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Bibimbap with chicken, veggies, and an egg.

Chicken Bibimbap

May 19, 2025May 18, 2025

A flavorful chicken bibimbap you can make for dinner in just 35 minutes. Healthy comfort food at its finest! Asian dishes are one of our…

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A carnitas burrito bowl.

Carnitas Bowl

May 14, 2025May 13, 2025

This savory carnitas bowl is made with fresh ingredients for better-than-Chipotle flavor! Make it in just 40 minutes for an easy dinner. It’s no secret…

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Spinach cottage cheese pasta.

Spinach Cottage Cheese Pasta

March 7, 2025March 6, 2025

This ultra creamy spinach cottage cheese pasta is like a high protein version of mac and cheese or fettuccine alfredo. Cooks in under 20 minutes…

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A buffalo chicken cheesesteak with ranch.

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak

February 28, 2025February 27, 2025

A spicy, cheesy, ultra-comforting buffalo chicken cheesesteak you can make for lunch, dinner, or a late night meal in just 15 minutes. Buffalo chicken cheesesteaks…

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Pork enchiladas verde.

Pork Enchiladas Verde

August 9, 2024January 30, 2025

These restaurant style pork enchiladas verde are made with just 5 ingredients in less than an hour! They’re the perfect big batch dinner for feeding…

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A tray of chicken enchiladas with verde sauce.

Healthy Green Chicken Enchiladas

July 31, 2024January 30, 2025

Our healthy green chicken enchiladas are made with black beans, cottage cheese queso, and Mexican verde sauce for fresh, homemade flavor in every bite. Enchiladas…

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High protein nachos with cottage cheese sauce.

High Protein Nachos With Cottage Cheese Sauce

July 12, 2024November 8, 2024

These flavorful high protein nachos are made with cottage cheese nacho sauce, tender marinated chicken, black beans, and Greek yogurt for a satisfying and delicious…

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A healthy chicken fajita bowl.

Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowl

July 5, 2024November 8, 2024

This healthy chicken fajita bowl is the best weeknight dinner if you’re craving something satisfying and full of protein! It’s also easy to meal prep…

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Spicy cashew pasta with crispy chicken.

Spicy Cashew Pasta With Crispy Chicken

May 31, 2024January 17, 2025

Make this spicy cashew pasta with crispy chicken for a satisfying, high protein dinner you can cook in under 30 minutes. You can always count…

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