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A beautifully arranged table featuring various high-protein fall dinner dishes.

27 Easy Lazy Fall High Protein Dinner Ideas You'll Love

Enjoy a variety of high-protein, easy-to-make fall dinners perfect for busy nights and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Legumes
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Vegetables and Dairy
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Oils
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
Optional Garnishes
  • fresh herbs (parsley, basil) for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground turkey in a skillet until browned, then add black beans, diced tomatoes, and spices; simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Cook quinoa in chicken broth for 15 minutes. Sauté chicken until cooked, then mix with spinach until wilted.
  4. Layer quinoa, turkey mixture, and chicken-spinach in a baking dish; top with shredded cheese and bake 20 minutes.
  5. Sauté shrimp with garlic and spices until pink; serve with lentils and steamed broccoli. Garnish with herbs.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables for variety.