5 High-Protein Meals with 40g+ Protein (That Aren’t Boring)
If you’re tracking macros or just trying to get more protein in your meals, you already know the struggle: chicken and rice get old really fast. That’s why I pulled together this list of my favorite That Protein Life recipes…
If you’re tracking macros or just trying to get more protein in your meals, you already know the struggle: chicken and rice get old really fast. That’s why I pulled together this list of my favorite That Protein Life recipes that pack 40+ grams of protein per serving, and are so delicious.
These are meals I come back to again and again. They’re filling, flavorful, meal-prep friendly, and easy enough to make even on a busy weekday. So if you’re in a dinner rut or just looking for something that’ll keep you full, these high-protein recipes deliver.
1. Protein Stuffed Butternut Squash – 42g protein
This one’s a cozy favorite. Roasted butternut squash halves filled with seasoned ground chicken, spinach, feta, and melty cheddar? Yes please. It tastes like comfort food but hits your protein goals like a champ.
Macros (per serving): 487 kcal, 42g protein, 21g carbs, 39g fat
2. High Protein Chicken Salad – 41g protein
This creamy, smoky chicken salad is my lazy lunch hero. It’s made with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, sweetcorn, and red pepper, and comes together in less than 10 minutes. I love piling it onto rice cakes, stuffing it into wraps, or just eating it straight out of the bowl.
Macros (per serving): 311 kcal, 41g protein, 15g carbs, 10g fat
3. Korean Beef Bowls with Egg – 41g protein
These bowls hit hard. Ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, over fluffy rice, and topped with a fried egg. It’s spicy, savory, and super satisfying. Each bowl clocks in just over 40g thanks to the beef + egg combo.
Macros (per serving): 536 kcal, 41g protein, 35g carbs, 25g fat
4. Chicken Bacon Protein Pasta Salad – 47g protein
A pasta salad that actually fills you up? Yep. This one’s loaded with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, feta, and crunchy veggies. It’s tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that keeps things light but flavorful.
Macros: 551 kcal, 47g protein, 29g carbs, 26g fat
5. Sweet Potato & Cottage Cheese Bowl – 40g protein
If you told me last year I’d be this obsessed with a cottage cheese bowl, I’d have laughed. But this one? Total game-changer. Air-fried sweet potato cubes, spiced ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. It’s spicy, sweet, creamy, and crunchy all in one.
Macros: 534 kcal, 40g protein, 29g carbs, 30g fat
Let me know which one you try first—or tag me on IG @thatproteinlife so I can see your version!
