Weeknight Dinner Recipes

The best recipes for weeknight dinner. Find crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for the occasion.

22 recipes
Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Light and flavorful shrimp lettuce wraps with a spicy sriracha-lime sauce, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs. Just 145 calories and 18g protein per serving.

Easy
23 min
Creamy Butter Chicken with Naan

Creamy Butter Chicken with Naan

Rich and creamy butter chicken in a velvety tomato-spiced sauce, served with warm garlic naan. An authentic Indian comfort dinner with 34g protein in under 45 minutes.

Medium
40 min
Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken

Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken

Crispy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey garlic sesame sauce, served over steamed rice. A 30-minute Chinese-inspired dinner with 38g protein per serving.

Easy
30 min
Korean Beef Bibimbap

Korean Beef Bibimbap

A colorful Korean rice bowl topped with seasoned ground beef, crispy vegetables, a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce. A balanced 35-minute dinner with 32g protein.

Medium
35 min
Authentic Carne Asada

Authentic Carne Asada

This authentic carne asada recipe features flank steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and smoky spices then grilled to perfection — a bold, juicy Mexican main course delivering 38g of protein per serving at just 420 calories.

Medium
32 min
Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Juicy, all-natural ground bison patties topped with deeply caramelized sweet onions and served lettuce-wrapped with fresh tomato and mixed greens. A high-protein, grain-free American classic made with nothing but whole, natural ingredients.

Easy
50 min
Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Brown Butter

Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Brown Butter

A luxuriously creamy butternut squash risotto finished with nutty sage brown butter and Parmesan — one of the most comforting butternut squash recipes you can make, delivering rich flavor at approximately 420 calories per serving.

Medium
1H5 min
Authentic Carne Asada Tacos

Authentic Carne Asada Tacos

This authentic carne asada recipe features citrus-marinated skirt steak grilled to smoky perfection, served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings — a classic Mexican street taco delivering 38g of protein per serving.

Medium
35 min
Cast-Iron Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter

Cast-Iron Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter

A thick-cut ribeye steak cooked to steakhouse perfection in a ripping-hot cast-iron skillet, finished with a homemade compound butter of fresh herbs and garlic. Pure, all-natural ingredients deliver maximum protein and bold flavor in every bite.

Medium
25 min
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Golden, crispy chicken cutlets coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, pan-fried to perfection. A family-friendly main dish with 32g protein per serving.

Medium
35 min
Filiberto's-Style Carne Asada Burrito

Filiberto's-Style Carne Asada Burrito

A massive, flavor-packed carne asada burrito inspired by Filiberto's Mexican food, loaded with grilled marinated flank steak, seasoned rice, pinto beans, fresh pico de gallo, and sour cream — all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for 680 calories of authentic Mexican comfort.

Medium
45 min
Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with juicy shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this light yet satisfying dish packs 32g of protein with only 290 calories.

Easy
20 min
Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Fresh Chimichurri

Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Fresh Chimichurri

Meaty swordfish steaks grilled over high heat until charred and just cooked through, then blanketed with a vibrant homemade chimichurri of fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar. An all-natural, high-protein meal with bold Argentinian-inspired flavors.

Medium
25 min
Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash

Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan-herb crust, paired with creamy garlic sweet potato mash and steamed green beans. A comforting yet nutritious dinner with 42g of protein and just 450 calories.

Medium
40 min
Homemade Smash Burger with Special Sauce

Homemade Smash Burger with Special Sauce

Skip the drive-through with this irresistible homemade smash burger recipe — thin, crispy-edged beef patties stacked with melty American cheese and a tangy special sauce that beats any fast food burger at 620 calories per serving.

Easy
30 min
Lean Beef and Vegetable Sheet Pan Fajitas

Lean Beef and Vegetable Sheet Pan Fajitas

Sizzling strips of lean flank steak with caramelized peppers and onions, seasoned with smoky homemade fajita spices and roasted on a single sheet pan. This 30-minute Tex-Mex favorite packs 36g of protein with bold flavor and easy cleanup.

Easy
30 min
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Flaky oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned with fresh lemon, dill, and garlic, served alongside colorful roasted vegetables. This heart-healthy dinner delivers 38g of protein and omega-3 fatty acids in under 35 minutes.

Easy
35 min
Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Master the perfect pan-seared ribeye steak with a golden crust and juicy medium-rare center, finished with a luxurious garlic herb butter for a restaurant-quality steak recipe at home with 52g of protein per serving.

Medium
25 min
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted on a sheet pan over a bed of caramelized carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, all seasoned with fresh thyme and garlic. A complete one-pan meal built entirely from whole, natural foods — high in protein and deeply satisfying.

Easy
60 min
Pan-Seared Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops

Pan-Seared Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops

Tender lamb loin chops seared in a cast-iron skillet with fresh rosemary and garlic until golden and fragrant, served alongside colorful roasted vegetables. A high-protein Mediterranean classic made entirely from whole, natural ingredients.

Medium
30 min
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken and White Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken and White Bean Soup

This hearty, healthy slow cooker Tuscan chicken and white bean soup delivers 38g of protein per bowl with minimal prep — simply set it, forget it, and come home to a rich, herb-infused dinner the whole family will love.

Easy
6H15 min
Turkey and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Turkey and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. These protein-packed stuffed peppers are a wholesome, satisfying dinner with 35g of protein and only 380 calories per serving.

Easy
45 min