HIgh Protein Recipes

This slow-cooker chicken noodle soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 3 HOURS 50 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roas...

These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into strips 4 cups thinly sliced veget...

This flavorful dish--with the combination of balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese--makes a great weeknight meal since it requires little legwork (and only one pan!).   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 cups broccoli florets 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced shallots 3 tab...

We're willing to bet that this easy grilled salmon in foil recipe will become a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 8 thin slices le...

We trimmed 9 grams of fat and almost 100 calories in this makeover of cheesy chicken-and-broccoli casserole.   MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut i...

Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ green bell pepper, cored and sliced ½ red onion, sliced ½ cup cooked brown rice ¼ cup canned black beans, rinsed ¼ cup shredde...