Meal Prep These 7 High Protein Chicken Dinners

By Andrea Cohen
Published 4/11/2025
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Meal Prep These 7 High Protein Chicken Dinners

Looking to eat more protein at dinner? You’ll quickly find that high protein chicken recipes are the way to go. We’re sharing a short list that shows you how to meal prep 7 high protein chicken dinners that the whole family will love. 

Here’s why we believe these high protein recipes will keep you motivated to eat healthy.

Chicken is high protein but low fat, making it a heart-healthy protein for people on a weight-loss diet. Chicken is  also easy to make and can be cooked many ways. Finally, chicken is affordable and can be safely stored in the fridge for several days. All of this contributes to why chicken is the best protein to meal prep high protein dinners. 

When it comes to meal prep chicken ideas, don’t get stuck on making the same chicken meals over and over again. If you like to eat simple, wholesome food, there are plenty of easy chicken dinners you can make and quickly reheat and eat. Simply grill, bake, or saute chicken and place in a storage container with your favorite veggies along with some rice, potatoes, or quinoa and you’ve got a delicious and nutritious meal waiting when you come home at the end of a busy day.

But if you prefer more variety in your menu and want to add some pizzazz to your weeknight meals, you may be looking for chicken meal prep ideas that are more interesting than chicken and rice. We also have plenty of other healthy chicken dinner recipes to choose from, as well as loads of high protein recipes to enjoy on your high protein diet.

7 High Protein Chicken Meal Prep Ideas

All of these delicious and nutritious chicken recipes are high in protein and are great for meal prep, whether you choose to prepare the entire meal in advance to reheat when it’s time to eat or prefer to prepare the ingredients ahead of time to cut down on prep time when cooking after a long day.

  1. 01

    Sheet Pan Asian Chicken

    Heart Healthy Sheet Pan Asian Chicken
    60 mins

    Loaded with lean protein, fresh colorful veggies, and bold Asian flavors, this sheet pan dish is an easy meal prep dinner. Simply cook marinated chicken breasts with an assortment of vegetables on a single pan in the oven and you’ll have a delicious and nutritious meal that stores well and is easy to reheat.

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  2. 02

    Chicken and Quinoa Buddha Bowl

    Heart Healthy Chicken and Quinoa Buddha Bowl
    45 mins

    The beauty of this high protein chicken meal is that there’s not much cooking or prep you need to do in advance. As long as you have cooked chicken and quinoa on hand, you can combine them with some cut veggies for a filling and satisfying bowl. All ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, including slicing the veggies. Just don’t toss in the dressing until right before you’re ready to eat.

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  3. 03

    Chicken Mole

    Heart Healthy Chicken Mole
    45 mins

    If you’re in the mood for a bit of Mexican flair at dinner, you’ll love this easy-to-meal-prep dish. The mole sauce is easy to prepare in advance and stores well. It can be combined with already cooked shredded chicken to create a mouthwatering meal that will draw rave reviews with minimal effort.

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  4. 04

    Chicken Fajitas

    Heart Healthy Chicken Fajitas
    60 mins

    This scrumptious chicken dinner can be completely prepared in advance, or you can slice the veggies, prepare the marinade, and flatten the chicken in advance so everything cooks up quickly if you want to cook it fresh. Just don’t marinate the chicken too far in advance or it will get mushy.

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  5. 05

    Chicken Casserole

    Heart Healthy Chicken Casserole
    45 mins

    Casseroles are the perfect meal prep food because they store well and reheat easily. To make this delicious and comforting casserole, simply combine cubed chicken with some veggies and cook in a creamy sauce, then sprinkle the top with crushed cornflakes for some crunch. When it’s time for dinner, reheat the entire casserole, or portion it out to enjoy individual servings. It even freezes well.

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  6. 06

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Heart Healthy Chicken Cacciatore
    45 mins

    Boneless chicken breasts combine with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in this rich and savory dinner that is inspired by bold Mediterranean flavors. It’s easy to meal prep this entire dish in advance so it’s ready to reheat and provide a nourishing meal at a moment's notice, or you can prep all the ingredients in advance and cook it quickly when it’s time to eat.

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  7. 07

    Balsamic Chicken

    Heart Healthy Balsamic Chicken
    45 mins

    The beauty of this flavorful chicken is that once you cook it, there are so many things you can do with it. Enjoy this lean protein warm alongside your favorite side dishes or vegetables for a satisfying dinner. Or slice the moist chicken to add to a salad, grain bowl, or sandwich. The possibilities are endless!

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More High Protein Meal Prep Ideas

Whether you’re looking for more high protein meal prep ideas for dinner, lunch, or breakfast, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our most popular meal prep recipes in the blogs listed below:

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