When I'm trying to hit my protein goals while sticking to my grocery budget, chicken (and particularly chicken breast) is my go-to. It's affordable, versatile, and makes packing in those protein macros way easier-especially when you're meal prepping for a busy week.
In this round-up, you'll find high-protein chicken meals that all come in at over 40g of protein per serve. Each recipe is built to be balanced with carbs and veggies as well (plus flavor, because there's no boring chicken veg and rice here).
Slow Cooker Satay Chicken with Vegetables (Meal Prep)
This slow cooker satay chicken with vegetables is tender, creamy, and packed with peanut flavor. The chicken breast cooks down until it's soft and shreds easily, while the carrots, onions, and capsicums add sweetness and texture. It's an affordable, family-friendly dinner that also reheats and freezes beautifully for meal prep. Serve it with rice for a complete and satisfying meal.note - ingredients can be approximate
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
This one-pot slow cooker recipe makes tender pulled Mexican chicken simmered in salsa, corn, and black beans. It's mildly spiced, wholesome, and versatile making it perfect for meal prep bowls, wraps, tacos, or burritos.note - ingredients can be approximate
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Chicken Tzatziki Salad with Couscous
Light, refreshing, and full of flavour, this chicken tzatziki salad bowl combines rotisserie chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with soft pearl couscous. Tossed in a creamy homemade tzatziki salad dressing with dill, garlic, and lemon, it's a quick and easy meal that keeps well in the fridge.
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Chicken Satay Noodle Stir Fry
A tasty, protein-packed stir fry that doubles as a grab-and-go lunch, this chicken satay noodles recipe gives you that bold peanut satay flavour - without the heaviness of coconut milk. It's a simple, healthy twist on stir fry satay chicken that's perfect for hectic evenings or prepping for the week.note - ingredients can be approximate
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Grilled Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Mashed Potatoes
Grilled creamy mushroom chicken served with mashed potatoes and greens is the ultimate comfort meal that feels gourmet but is meal-prep approved. No heavy cream, no splitting sauce-just juicy chicken breasts and velvety mushroom goodness.note - ingredients can be approximate.
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Greek Chicken Rice Bowl (Meal Prep)
A Greek Chicken Rice Bowl is a satisfying meal prep idea that combines marinated chicken with hearty rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's incredibly easy to make ahead for a week's worth of delicious meals!note - ingredients can be approximate
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Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Pasta
This slow cooker chicken pesto pasta is a cosy, flavour-packed pasta recipe that slow cooks the chicken until it practically falls apart, then mixes with a bright, creamy pesto you can make from scratch or shortcut. Tossing in some spinach and cherry tomatoes makes it balanced and perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekly meal prep.
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Marry Me Chicken Orzo Bake
We're talking juicy chicken breast, cozy orzo pasta, punchy Cajun spices, and little pops of sweet-savory sunshine from sundried tomatoes-all baked into a dreamy one pot casserole. It's a hug in a container and your future weekday hero.note - ingredients can be approximate.
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Chicken Bacon Mushroom Risotto
This chicken bacon mushroom risotto combines juicy chicken thigh pieces, crispy bits of bacon, and sautéed mushrooms into a creamy, velvety rice dish. Ideal for any night, this risotto is hearty, filling, and full of savory flavours that'll impress every time (and you don't need to tell anyone just how easy it was to make).
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Chicken Cacciatore Soup (Chicken Tomato Stew)
Try this flavourful chicken cacciatore with mushrooms and olives, slow-cooked in the oven until the chicken thighs are fall-apart tender. Stewed with rich tomatoes and aromatic onions, this rustic Italian chicken with stewed tomatoes is a perfect one-pot comfort meal.Note - ingredients can be approximate which is why there's a mix of grams and cups/spoons
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Creamy Sundried Tomato and Chicken Pasta (with Spinach)
This Creamy Sundried Tomato and Chicken Pasta combines the savory goodness of sundried tomatoes, succulent chicken, and fresh spinach in a luxuriously creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a quick and delicious one-pot meal that everyone will lovenote - ingredients can be approximate
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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo (with Feta and Spinach)
Enjoy the zesty flavours of Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo, where succulent chicken meets vibrant spinach and Greek orzo. This orzo pasta salad is enriched with the creamy tang of feta, making it an easy and delicious one-pot pasta dish that's sure to impress.note - ingredients can be approximate.
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Asian chicken teriyaki stir fry noodles
This Asian chicken teriyaki stir fry noodles balances sweet, savoury and umami flavours to make the perfect easy weeknight dinner which takes only 15 minutes to make.
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Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
If you love the combo of chicken and pineapple, this fried rice is for you. The smoky grilled pineapple balances perfectly with the savory marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and fluffy eggs. Toss it all with Chinese fried rice flavours like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin for an addictively good meal.Note - ingredients can be approximate which is why there's different measurement types.
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Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
Imagine tender chicken breast stir-fried to perfection with vibrant red bell peppers and onions, all drenched in a mouthwatering Asian-style marinade. It's a delicious way to shake up your weeknight dinners while being friendly on your wallet and your taste buds!note - ingredients can be approximate
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