High-Protein Lunch Ideas

Three grilled paprika chicken skewers with charred chicken chunks and red bell pepper pieces on a wooden board, sprinkled with chopped herbs and served with lemon wedges.

Grilled Paprika Chicken Skewers

37 min

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A spoon lifts a cheesy serving of sour cream beef noodle casserole from a glass baking dish, showing egg noodles and ground beef in creamy tomato sauce with melted cheddar and mozzarella stretching in strings; chopped herbs sprinkled on top.

Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole (High-Protein)

1 h

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Close-up of a spiral-sliced ham on a white platter, coated in glossy brown sugar glaze that drips into the bottom of the plate, and sprinkled with chopped parsley; background softly blurred with holiday greenery.

Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham

2 h 15 min

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Close-up of grilled teriyaki chicken breasts on a white platter, lacquered with a glossy dark-brown glaze and charred grill marks, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 4.5 ★

1 h

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Three seared bone-in pork chops nestled in a skillet of glossy French onion gravy, topped with caramelized onion slices on a white marble surface.

French Onion Smothered Pork Chops 5 ★

1 h

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Grilled chicken skewers on a white rectangular platter, lightly charred and drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce, with a small ramekin of extra sauce at the top right on a marble surface.

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers With Creamy Bang Bang Sauce

40 min

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Sliced garlic-herb pork tenderloin with a browned, glossy crust and chopped herbs, arranged on a white marble surface with pan juices; small bowl of golden olive oil on the side.

Healthy Garlic-Herb Pork Tenderloin

45 min

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Black pepper chicken stir-fry in a wok, with browned chicken thigh pieces coated in glossy dark sauce, mixed with red and green bell pepper strips and onion; a small bowl of red pepper flakes sits on the wooden table beside the pan.

Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry

30 min

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Overhead view of a black bowl filled with white rice topped with Kung Pao beef: glossy, dark-brown beef cubes mixed with red bell pepper chunks, roasted cashews, and sliced green onions, on a light wood surface.

Kung Pao Beef

30 min

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Smothered chicken leg quarter served over white rice, covered in glossy brown onion gravy with visible onion slices and a sprinkle of chopped herbs; fork on the plate with a blue napkin and a glass in the background.

Smothered Chicken With Onion Gravy 5 ★

1 h 5 min

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Two shredded beef cheesesteak sandwiches on whole-wheat rolls, filled with sautéed green and red bell peppers and onions and topped with melted mozzarella, on a plate.

Healthy Shredded Beef Cheesesteak Sandwich

7 h 25 min

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Overhead view of a black slow cooker filled with shredded chicken in a thick, creamy orange nacho cheese sauce, speckled with diced tomatoes, herbs, and a few cilantro leaves, with a wooden spoon resting inside.

Dump-and-Go Crockpot Nacho Cheese Chicken

4 h 10 min

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Overhead view of a sheet pan filled with roasted teriyaki chicken cubes, broccoli florets, and pineapple chunks, all coated in a glossy brown sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken With Pineapple and Broccoli

42 min

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Glazed grilled honey garlic chicken chunks with dark grill marks, sprinkled with chopped parsley and sesame seeds, piled on a white plate with a little sauce pooling around them.

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken

32 min

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White bowl filled with shredded kalua pork, sprinkled with chopped green herbs, served with two charred grilled pineapple rings on the side.

Slow Cooker Kalua Pork (Authentic Hawaiian-Style) 4.8 ★

9 h 15 min

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Bowl of chicken carbonara: spaghetti coated in creamy pepper-speckled sauce, topped with sliced chicken, crisp bacon strips, and chopped parsley; gold fork and striped napkin on a light marble surface.

Chicken Carbonara

45 min

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White bowl of coconut curry chicken and potato stew, with chunks of chicken thighs and Yukon Gold potatoes in a creamy golden curry broth, garnished with chopped cilantro on a light wood surface.

Coconut Curry Chicken and Potato Stew (Dairy-Free)

55 min

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Sliced beef brisket fanned on a white platter, coated with glossy barbecue sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley; a small bowl of extra BBQ sauce sits behind the platter.

Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket 4.5 ★

8 h 25 min

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Overhead view of a skillet with four golden-brown pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in wilted spinach, with yellow bell pepper pieces and halved cherry tomatoes scattered throughout.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast With Spinach 4.7 ★

35 min

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Close-up of a bowl of beef stir-fry with glossy sauce, featuring strips of beef, broccoli florets, sliced red and green bell peppers, and onions, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Beef Stir-Fry 4.5 ★

32 min

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Close-up of creamy chicken bacon spaghetti in a yellow bowl, with visible chicken pieces, crisp bacon bits, and black pepper flecks in a Parmesan-garlic sauce.

Chicken Bacon Pasta 4.5 ★

35 min

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Overhead view of a black slow cooker filled with teriyaki chicken thighs coated in glossy dark sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on a white wood surface.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken 4.8 ★

4 h 15 min

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Ground turkey and vegetable stir-fry served on a white plate, with browned turkey crumbles mixed with broccoli florets, green beans, zucchini slices, and red and orange bell pepper strips, lightly coated in a glossy soy-based sauce and sprinkled with sliced green onions.

Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

27 min

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Close-up of chopped grilled chipotle chicken thighs in a white serving dish, coated in reddish-brown adobo seasoning with charred edges and sprinkled with chopped cilantro; a lime wedge sits blurred in the background.

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Copycat 4.7 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with chicken and vegetable stew in golden broth, with chunks of chicken breast, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, carrot pieces, celery, onion, and green beans, on a white wooden surface.

Low-Calorie Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Stew

6 h 20 min

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A white bowl filled with golden-brown salmon bites, air-fried until crisp at the edges and sprinkled with sesame seeds, as a wooden honey dipper drizzles glossy honey over the top.

Air-Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

25 min

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Four green bell pepper halves stuffed with Philly cheesesteak-style ground beef filling, topped with melted, lightly browned cheese and sprinkled with chopped parsley on a yellow plate.

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

50 min

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Close-up of a baked garlic chicken and vegetable sheet-pan style dish in a white baking dish, with browned chicken chunks, broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and red and yellow bell peppers coated in a glossy sauce.

Gluten-Free Garlic Chicken & Veggie Bake

45 min

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Close-up of two pan-seared salmon fillets on a plate, topped with sliced green onions as a spoon drizzles glossy lemon vinaigrette with sesame seeds over the browned, crisp surface; extra dressing pools around the fish.

Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Vinaigrette

20 min

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Roasted sheet-pan garlic herb chicken breast pieces with charred red and yellow bell peppers and onions, sprinkled with fresh parsley on parchment paper.

Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Chicken & Peppers

33 min

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Plated fajita-style chicken: browned chicken strips tossed with red and green bell peppers and onions on a white plate against a blue background.

Fajita-Style Chicken and Peppers 4.3 ★

30 min

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Close-up of two stacked pastrami on rye sandwiches on a white plate. Thick slices of seeded rye are filled with layers of pink pastrami, spicy brown mustard, and dill pickle slices, set on a marble countertop.

New York Deli Pastrami on Rye

9 h

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Stack of golden, crispy breaded air-fryer chicken cutlets on a white plate, garnished with chopped parsley on a light marble surface.

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets 5 ★

32 min

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Four seared chicken breasts in a skillet, golden-brown and speckled with pepper and herbs, sitting in a glossy garlic butter and lemon pan sauce with sliced garlic.

Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

28 min

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Plate of Filipino-style chicken barbecue skewers with glossy, caramelized charred edges, served with a lime wedge and a small bowl of reddish dipping sauce on a light wooden surface.

Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers 5 ★

35 min

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Overhead view of a skillet of cowboy ground beef mixture: browned beef in a thick reddish sauce with black beans, corn, and diced red and green bell peppers, with a wooden spoon resting in the pan on a light countertop.

Cowboy Ground Beef Skillet

40 min

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Overhead view of a stainless-steel skillet filled with browned ground turkey, sautéed zucchini half-moons, diced onion, and red bell pepper, sprinkled with fresh cilantro on a light cloth background.

Healthy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet 4.8 ★

35 min

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Overhead view of a skillet filled with ground beef and broccoli stir-fry, with browned crumbled beef, bright green broccoli florets, and diced onions coated in a glossy dark sauce.

Healthy Ground Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry 5 ★

30 min

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Two halved Thai peanut chicken wraps on a white plate, showing sliced chicken, coleslaw, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and purple cabbage with peanut sauce; cilantro leaves and chopped peanuts scattered, with a small bowl of peanut sauce blurred in the background.

Low-Carb Thai Peanut Chicken Wrap

30 min

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Overhead view of a stainless-steel skillet filled with browned ground beef, orange sweet potato cubes, wilted spinach, and sliced onions, cooked together on a white wood surface.

Healthy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Veggie Skillet

40 min

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Close-up of a toasted flour tortilla wrap cut in half and stacked, showing sliced golden-brown chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy speckled garlic sauce inside.

Creamy Garlic Chicken Wrap 5 ★

27 min

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Top-down view of four grilled chicken thighs on a white plate, browned with dark grill marks and drizzled with a glossy cilantro-lime sauce; extra herby juices pool on the plate.

Zesty Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs

40 min

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Overhead view of Thai basil chicken (pad krapow gai) in a white bowl: glossy sauce-coated chicken thigh pieces stir-fried with wilted Thai basil, curved onion slices, and thin red chili rounds.

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) 4.4 ★

25 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with barbecue-glazed chicken drumsticks, caramelized and lightly charred, garnished with chopped green herbs on a light background.

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

55 min

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Overhead view of an orange-handled Dutch oven filled with slow-cooked pork and cabbage stew (bigos), showing browned pork pieces mixed with softened shredded cabbage and sauerkraut in a glossy, amber broth on a white marble surface.

Slow-Cooked Pork and Cabbage Stew (Bigos)

2 h 25 min

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Five grilled chicken thigh kebabs on wooden skewers on a white plate, glazed and char-marked, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro; a small bowl of dipping sauce and lemon slices are blurred in the background.

Grilled Asian Chicken Kebabs 5 ★

32 min

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Overhead view of a glass meal-prep container filled with garlic herb chicken breast slices, roasted baby Yukon gold potatoes, and roasted green beans, garnished with chopped herbs and lemon slices.

Garlic Herb Chicken With Roasted Baby Potatoes and Green Beans

55 min

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Four seared chicken breasts on a white platter, coated in creamy Parmesan sauce and topped with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and herbs; basil leaves and a small bowl of extra tomatoes blurred in the background.

Marry Me Chicken

40 min

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Top-down view of four golden-brown, breaded chicken schnitzel cutlets overlapping on a white plate on a light marble surface, with crisp, browned edges.

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

40 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with bite-size pieces of crispy, golden-brown mochiko fried chicken on a light wood surface, with a small bowl of soy-based dipping sauce, chopsticks, and a dark napkin nearby.

Crispy Mochiko Chicken (Hawaiian Fried Chicken)

40 min

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Baked chicken breasts in a white casserole dish, topped with sautéed sliced mushrooms and wilted spinach in a light golden pan sauce, sprinkled with chopped green herbs.

Healthy Spinach Mushroom Chicken Bake 4.6 ★

50 min

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Overhead view of a baked turkey, sweet potato, and apple casserole in a white handled baking dish, topped with browned, melted cheese and scattered herbs, with cubes of orange sweet potato and pieces of turkey and onion visible in the creamy sauce.

Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

1 h 5 min

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Close-up of a burger salad bowl with butter lettuce topped with browned ground beef, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pickles, red onion, and a drizzle of creamy burger sauce; a second bowl is blurred in the background.

Healthy Burger Salad Bowl (Burger in a Bowl)

30 min

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Close-up of a baked cottage cheese pizza bowl in a square glass dish, topped with melted mozzarella and several pepperoni slices, with a second dish blurred in the background on a marble surface beside a blue striped towel.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl 4.3 ★

35 min

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Top-down view of a slow cooker filled with shredded BBQ pulled pork coated in thick reddish-brown sauce, with bits of onion visible along the edges, on a light marble countertop.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

8 h 20 min

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White bowl of surf-and-turf stir-fry served over white rice, with seared shrimp and thin beef strips tossed with broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, carrot matchsticks, and sautéed onion in a glossy sauce, sprinkled with chopped herbs on a light marble background.

Surf and Turf Stir-Fry

32 min

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Herb-crusted slow-roasted pork shoulder on a white platter, partly sliced to show juicy meat, with golden pan juices pooling around the browned roast.

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder 4.3 ★

4 h 25 min

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Overhead view of a meal-prep container filled with garlic-butter chicken bites, a pile of sautéed green beans, and a scoop of creamy cauliflower mash sprinkled with herbs on a marble surface.

Garlic Chicken Bites With Green Beans and Cauliflower Mash

45 min

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Baked tuna zucchini casserole in a white rectangular baking dish, topped with melted golden cheese, flaky tuna, and curled zucchini ribbons browned at the edges, set on a white wooden surface with a beige kitchen towel nearby.

High-Protein Low-Calorie Tuna Zucchini Casserole

1 h 15 min

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Glazed maple sriracha chicken drumsticks on a gray plate, sticky and caramelized with charred spots, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions; a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce sits behind.

Gluten-Free Maple Sriracha Chicken Legs

55 min

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White bowl filled with crockpot chicken curry—chunks of tender chicken in a thick golden coconut-tomato sauce, sprinkled with chopped cilantro—on a gray marble surface with cilantro sprigs nearby.

Crockpot Chicken Curry 5 ★

5 h 20 min

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Overhead view of a white plate with sliced, golden panko-crusted herb chicken drizzled with creamy lemon-Dijon sauce and sprinkled with parsley, served alongside roasted Brussels sprouts browned on the cut sides.

Air Fryer Crispy Herb Chicken With Lemon-Dijon Sauce and Roasted Brussels Sprouts 5 ★

45 min

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Overhead view of a glass meal-prep container with two pizza-sauce–topped chicken breasts sprinkled with diced ham and shredded cheese, surrounded by bright green broccoli florets and chunks of pineapple.

Hawaiian Pizza Chicken Bowls

40 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with Texas chili con carne, showing large chunks of braised beef in a deep red chili sauce, topped with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced green jalapeños; a second bowl and shredded cheddar are blurred in the background.

Texas Chili (Chili Con Carne)

3 h 5 min

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Square white bowl filled with crispy Korean-style fried chicken wings, deep golden-brown with a textured coating and red chili flecks, on a light marble surface.

Korean Fried Chicken (Crispy, Seasoned Style)

45 min

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Close-up of chicken ricotta meatballs piled on a white plate, coated in glossy tomato garlic sauce and sprinkled with chopped fresh basil, with a white subway-tile backsplash in the background.

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

45 min

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Four grilled chicken thighs with dark grill marks on a white plate, coated in glossy lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Grilled Chicken Thighs With Lemon Butter Sauce 5 ★

35 min

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Overhead view of six oven-baked chicken thighs in a white baking dish, coated in a glossy red-brown gochujang glaze with caramelized spots, sprinkled with sliced green onions and a few sesame seeds, with sticky pan juices pooling around them.

Oven-Baked Sticky Gochujang Chicken Thighs

1 h

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Overhead view of a skillet filled with sweet potato and chicken hash: browned chicken breast cubes, roasted sweet potato chunks, wilted spinach, sliced red bell pepper, and sautéed onion, speckled with paprika and herbs on a white marble surface.

Sweet Potato and Chicken Hash Skillet

45 min

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Chicken and cabbage stir-fry in a white oval serving dish, with browned chicken pieces, wilted green cabbage, red bell pepper strips, and green onion in a glossy soy-based sauce on a light wooden table.

Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry 5 ★

35 min

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Four grilled chicken and pineapple kabobs on wooden skewers arranged on a white oval platter, with charred edges, glossy caramelized pineapple, and a light sprinkle of herbs; a small bowl of yellow dipping sauce sits blurred in the background.

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

34 min

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Glass meal-prep container filled with sliced seasoned chicken breast, glossy roasted green beans, and cubed roasted sweet potatoes on a light marble surface.

Chicken With Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes Meal Prep

45 min

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Top-down view into a black slow cooker filled with shredded chicken birria in a red, oily broth with diced tomatoes, topped with scattered fresh cilantro leaves.

Crockpot Chicken Birria Tacos

6 h 30 min

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White slow cooker filled with creamy Velveeta Rotel chicken, showing shredded chicken pieces and red tomato-chile bits in a thick orange cheese sauce.

Dump-and-Go Crockpot Velveeta Rotel Chicken

4 h 10 min

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Overhead view of a cast-iron skillet filled with seared steak bites and roasted sweet potato chunks, lightly charred and tossed with herbs, on a white marble surface.

Steak Bites With Sweet Potatoes 4.8 ★

45 min

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Close-up of grilled chicken breasts on a white plate, topped with melted mozzarella and spooned-over basil pesto, with blistered cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil and pepper.

Grilled Chicken Margherita 4.6 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of a skillet filled with shrimp stir-fry—pink seared shrimp tossed with sliced red and green bell peppers and onions in a glossy brown sauce, sprinkled with chopped green herbs.

Healthy Shrimp Stir-Fry

25 min

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Overhead view of crockpot beef stew with chunky pieces of beef, potatoes, and carrots in a thick, glossy brown gravy inside a white slow cooker.

Crockpot Hearty Beef Stew 5 ★

8 h 25 min

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Overhead view of a stainless-steel skillet filled with cooked ground beef mixed with diced zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach on a white marble surface.

Healthy Ground Beef & Veggie Skillet

35 min

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Four grilled chicken satay skewers with charred grill marks, drizzled with peanut sauce, arranged on a white plate beside a small bowl of peanut dipping sauce and scattered cilantro.

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce 5 ★

40 min

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Two halved Greek chicken wraps stacked on a white plate, showing sliced seasoned chicken, cucumber, tomato, greens, and a drizzled yogurt-tahini sauce inside lightly toasted whole-grain tortillas.

Greek Chicken Wraps 5 ★

30 min

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Golden, crispy air-fried chicken tenders piled on a parchment-lined metal tray, sprinkled with chopped chives, with a small cup of creamy ranch-style dipping sauce in the background.

Air Fryer Crack Chicken Tenders

32 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with crockpot chicken and potato stew: large chunks of potato, pieces of chicken, sliced carrots, and celery in a golden-brown broth speckled with black pepper and herbs, on a light wood surface.

Classic Crockpot Chicken and Potato Stew

6 h 20 min

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Three glass meal-prep containers filled with sliced seasoned chicken breast drizzled with creamy ranch sauce, plus roasted baby potato cubes and roasted broccoli florets.

Chicken With Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli With Ranch Sauce 4.7 ★

45 min

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Dietary Pattern

Event

Season

Fall 218
Spring 66
Summer 156
Winter 201

Cuisine

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Course

Appetizers 63
Breakfast 65
Brunch 124
Condiment 5
Desserts 129
Dinner 471
Drinks 12
Lunch 344
Main Dish 262
Side Dish 72
Snacks 233
School 57

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