Lunch lunch lunch! A good high protein lunch is all I want when I’m on my fitness weight loss journey.

In fact, making your lunch extra high in protein will ensure you’re not losing muscle while losing weight but also sleeping better.

Because what, having all that protein late at night can be difficult on your digestive system.

These lazy girl high protein lunches pack 40G+ protein and taste like heaven. Yumm!

1. Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchilada Bowls

I’m a Mexican food fan (as some of you probably know).

So, here’s a great lunch that delivers all those warming, spicy, cheesy flavors of enchiladas in a low-carb, high-protein bowl. Skip the unhealthy takeout, and try this instead.

It takes 6 minutes to prep, 2 minutes in the microwave to heat and melt the cheese, and lunch is served.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 515
• Fats: 27.8g
• Protein: 47.2g
• Carbs: 18.6g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 6.1g

2. Salmon Meal Prep with Veggies

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Serving salmon when friends come around always gives a high-end vibe. And, they don’t know how easy and fast it is to prepare this delicious dish. They think I spent hours in the kitchen!

This high-protein dish offers tender, flaky salmon and crisp, vibrant veggies, all tied together with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 806
• Fats: 45g
• Protein: 54g
• Carbs: 53g
• Fiber: 13g
• Sugar: 16g

3. Instant Pot Spicy Chicken with Quinoa

Source: allnutritious.com

Take just twenty-five minutes out of your day to prep this delicious Instant Pot meal! Dairy-free, gluten-free, and macro-friendly, this recipe is my go-to when I need something healthy.

Along with the lean chicken, the red kidney beans and quinoa help make this dish super filling. Not to mention, it’s great for your gut!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 767
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 65g
• Carbs: 104g
• Fiber: 30g
• Sugar: 12g

4. Crockpot Sesame Chicken

When day-to-day life makes cooking impossible, my crockpot dump-and-go recipes are saviors.

This dish delivers all those takeout flavors in a better-for-you version. Enjoy a swoon-worthy plate of shredded chicken, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions, all glazed in a gooey, sticky sauce.

It’s simple, satisfying, and loaded with 45g of protein per serving, perfect for high-protein meal plans and regular weeknight dinners too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 405
• Fats: 14.8g
• Protein: 45.2g
• Carbs: 20.6g
• Fiber: 0.9g
• Sugar: 16.4g

5. Mexican Meal Prep Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

When friends ask how I always have a delicious lunch ready, I say ‘meal prep’, and this is one that I have on repeat.

It’s a chicken dish packed with the awesome flavors of Mexican spices (8 to be exact), paired with cauliflower rice, wild rocket salad, and fresh avocado.

If you LUV the heat, feel free to add extra chili flakes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 406
• Fats: 17.0g
• Protein: 48.0g
• Carbs: 17.0g
• Fiber: 8.0g
• Sugar: 6.2g

6. Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice and Tomatoes

Enjoying lunch on a Greek island is just a dream, but this comes pretty close.

This dish brings all the vibrant flavors of Greece into your kitchen by combining juicy, seasoned chicken, zesty lemon-infused rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese.

As a bonus, it’s also packed with protein and is gluten-free.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 660
• Fats: 29.0g
• Protein: 53.0g
• Carbs: 48.0g
• Fiber: 7.7g
• Sugar: 3.8g

7. One-Pan Chicken Legs with Chickpeas and Quinoa

Budget-friendly, high-protein, naturally sweet, spiced, and delicious? Yes, this dish is all of that and more.

Tender chicken and chickpeas rest on a bed of fluffy quinoa. All topped with an enticing mix of sweet dried cranberries that balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

Cinnamon, turmeric, and coriander add some warmth, and fresh parsley adds freshness. What more is there to say, other than: make it!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 932
• Fats: 46.0g
• Protein: 54.0g
• Carbs: 79.0g
• Fiber: 14.0g
• Sugar: 19.0g

8. Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Let’s start with pizza – well, my healthier version that’s just as delicious!

This cottage cheese pizza bowl is creamy, tangy, and loaded with herbs and spices, everything you love about pepperoni pizza, but in a comforting bowl. Whenever the kids crave pizza, this is my go-to, and it never fails to satisfy.

It’s all the deliciousness of pizza with fewer carbs, fewer calories, and a serious protein punch.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 462
• Fats: 22g
• Protein: 43g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 6.1g
• Sugar: 14g

9. Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl

Making a bold and zesty meal may sound like too much work when you’re feeling lazy. That’s when my buffalo chicken cottage cheese bowl comes to the rescue.

It’s a filling, hearty dish of tender chicken, delicious Buffalo flavor, and creamy cottage cheese.

It’s so easy to make and is also great for meal prep, so make a batch and have meals on demand for the busy week ahead.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 483
• Fats: 23g
• Protein: 56g
• Carbs: 9.9g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugar: 6.5g

10. Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice

This dump-and-bake recipe is a mix of bright lemon, savory herbs, and creamy tzatziki to create a delicious one-pan meal. It’s high protein (48 grams per serving) and gluten-free.

It’s a super easy high protein lazy lunch you can make and meal prep ahead of item. Hits 48g of protein per serving with just 520 calories – which makes for a perfect muscle building high protein meal.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 520
• Fats: 17.9g
• Protein: 48.2g
• Carbs: 40.6g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 6.1g

11. Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep

Before I got organized with meal prep, my weeknights were a disaster of stressed-out cooking and last-minute takeout.

This lazy dish is perfect for meal prep and offers a tasty chicken treat that is sweet, refreshing, savory, and filling. It’s also high-protein, and the kids always ask for more, so that’s a bonus!

I also like to vary it from time to time and use butternut or pumpkin in place of the sweet potatoes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 728
• Fats: 37g
• Protein: 56g
• Carbs: 43g
• Fiber: 8.6g
• Sugar: 12g

12. Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

These foil packets deliver juicy shrimp, crispy-tender broccoli, and zesty seasonings, all cooked together in a simple mess-free package.

And, the best thing is that this recipe is high protein, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 385
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 40g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fiber: 8.9g
• Sugar: 5.8g

13. Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Experience the bold, savory flavors of the Middle East in this easy slow-cooked meal. This high-protein, gluten-free bowl is the perfect, delicious, and healthy meal prep recipe.

It’s packed with flavor and has 48g of protein! And once again, the kind of lazy high-protein lunch anyone can make. All you need is a crockpot.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 485
• Fats: 17.1g
• Protein: 48.9g
• Carbs: 37.2g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 6.4g

14. Crockpot Butter Chicken

Indulge in this rich, aromatic dish full of Indian flavors with this hands-off slow cooker recipe. It’s high in protein, gluten-free, perfect for a busy weeknight.

It packs 41g of protein, and you could never tell because the meal is truly comforting. What I love about it is that you just dump it into a crockpot and it’s done.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 545
• Fats: 35.6g
• Protein: 41.8g
• Carbs: 15.4g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 8.6g

15. Chicken Salad

Sticking to a high-protein diet can make chicken salads feel boring, repetitive, and unappetizing. But this one will make you rethink everything you know about chicken salad.

How about a plate of tender golden brown chicken breasts, crispy veggies, and a tangy dressing? It’s delish, easy to meal prep, and perfect for lazy days.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 597
• Fats: 31g
• Protein: 55g
• Carbs: 26g
• Fiber: 5.9g
• Sugar: 17g

16. Greek Chicken Bowls

When it comes to meal prepping, I love working with Greek flavors. They soak into the chicken over time, making the meal even more delicious than when you started!

This is a super satisfying meal prep recipe I lean on all the time. It’s balanced, affordable, and packs a whopping 61 grams of protein!

You’ll also enjoy these other macro-friendly meal prep ideas!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 659
• Fats: 27g
• Protein: 61g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 4.4g
• Sugar: 8.5g

17. Healthy Orange Chicken

What is the perfect lazy lunch? For me, it’s chicken, rice, and veggies. This recipe takes my lazy lunch to the next level with orange-glazed bite-size chicken pieces, crunchy broccoli, and fluffy rice.

It’s sweet, juicy, incredibly fragrant and offers a whopping 62g of protein.

The recipe is so easy to cook that it’s practically foolproof. It makes four generous portions for a weekend lunch on the patio.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 662
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 62g
• Carbs: 71g
• Fiber: 6.1g
• Sugar: 21g

18. Hawaiian Pizza Chicken Bowls

If you are a pineapple-on-pizza person, you’ll love this recipe. If not, give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised at the taste.

Imagine blending the tropical sweetness of pineapple, the savory taste of ham, and the cheesy joy of pizza into a high-protein, nutritious chicken dinner. When the kids want pizza and I feel lazy, I grab this recipe and they love it!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 446
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 57g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 5.6g
• Sugar: 9g

19. Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

Who can resist the tempting taste of teriyaki? It’s sweet, savory, sticky, and totally delicious.

Imagine – a delicious plate of tender chicken bites coated in a thick, luscious teriyaki sauce, combined with fresh, firm broccoli, fluffy white rice, and topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

This is my go-to lazy dish when I want to do minimal work in the kitchen for maximum impress-the-family vibes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 653
• Fats: 20g
• Protein: 50g
• Carbs: 68g
• Fiber: 2.4g
• Sugar: 23g

20. Honey Garlic Chicken

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Honey garlic chicken is sweet and sour, sticky, nutritious and delicious. The chicken thighs are juicy and flavorful, caramelized and coated in a garlic, soy, and honey sauce, served with fluffy rice.

It takes only 20 minutes to prepare and is also ideal for your meal prep Sundays, ensuring you have lazy lunches for the week ahead.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 803
• Fats: 23g
• Protein: 47g
• Carbs: 105g
• Fiber: 4.1g
• Sugar: 26g

21. Chicken with Broccoli, Beets and Farro Salad

Enjoy a plate of tender chicken breasts with the sweetness of oranges and beets, paired with crunchy broccoli, and nutritious nutty farro. It’s an easy-to-make meal, perfect for a lazy lunch.

Best of all, it has a fab dressing of parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt to add come-back-for-more appeal.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 715
• Fats: 27g
• Protein: 55g
• Carbs: 67g
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 17g