This summer have your high protein lunches ready quickly. I am going to be meal prepping these summer protein lunches that are all packing at least 35g of protein.

Yes, not a typo! They’re refreshing, filling, and, most importantly, flavorful! I hope you like making these as much as I do.

1. Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchilada Bowls

Chicken enchiladas can take a while to make and can be hefty in calories. This is why I create a bowl that’s packing protein, flavor and takes just a few minutes to prepare.

This is as lazy as it gets for lunch! So I hope you like this protein lunch bowl as much as I do.

It’s definitely as indulgent as it looks. And so easy to meal prep for those summer work days.

Per Serving:

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

2. 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

3. Buffalo Chicken Bowls

This is my newest high fiber, high protein addition to summer lunches. These buffalo chicken bowls pack 36g of protein per bowl and have almost 10g of fiber.

That’s a ton of fiber! All in 620 calories, this is the kind of lunch that will keep you full for a while!

And you can also have it for dinner. I especially like it for meal prepping.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 620
• Fats: 29.8g
• Protein: 36.7g
• Carbs: 55.4g
• Fiber: 9.8g
• Sugar: 10.6g

4. Chicken Fajita Bake

If you love chicken fajitas, you’ll enjoy this very simple chicken bake. All the flavors, packed with protein – 63 grams. Yes, you’ve read it right!

I love how easy it is to make and it goes super well with a salad or a little bit of rice. You’re going to be full and satisfied for the rest of the day.

When your goal is to get over 120g of protein a day, these kind of meals make your life so much easier!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 560
• Fats: 27.9g
• Protein: 63.4g
• Carbs: 9.6g
• Fiber: 2.3g
• Sugar: 4.8g

5. Ranch Chicken Meal Prep

Let’s get lazy with Parmesan-crusted potatoes, tender broccoli, and herby ranch chicken. Sounds like too much hard work? It’s not with this tasty, easy-to-make meal prep recipe.

I make this at least once a week, and both my family and guests love it.

It’s also high protein, gluten-free and ultra-adaptable. I often add other veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus, and when I’m craving spice, I sprinkle on some cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.

Per Serving:

• Sugar: 3.4g
• Calories: 572
• Fats: 29g
• Protein: 33g
• Carbs: 44g
• Fiber: 5.4g

6. Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Here’s a simple recipe packed with 38g of protein, low in carbs, and bursting with flavor, perfectly filling for any meal. It’s ideal for lazy days when you want something tasty without the effort.

Picture this: golden rotisserie chicken, tangy banana peppers, crisp celery, and mild onion notes, all smothered in a creamy, dreamy sauce. Yum!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 316
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 9.1g
• Fiber: 2.2g
• Sugar: 4.1g

7. Baked Herb Chicken Breasts with Couscous

I love this dish because it’s packed with great Mediterranean veggies like red onions and zucchini that my kids will eat. The baked chicken is soft and delicious and the couscous adds a perfect filling finish.

This is my go-to meal prep when I know a busy week is looming.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 633
• Fats: 17g
• Protein: 61g
• Carbs: 56g
• Fiber: 7.5g
• Sugar: 9.7g

8. Chipotle Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this chipotle chicken salad. Packed with protein and topped with a zesty chipotle dressing, it’s a flavor explosion in every bite.

If you love chipotle chicken but you’re skeptical about salads, I challenge you to give this a try. It’s a delicious and nutritious option that’ll have you saying goodbye to bland salads for good.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 596
• Fats: 25g
• Protein: 39g
• Carbs: 61g
• Fiber: 15g
• Sugar: 28g

0. 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

10. Chicken Burrito Bowls

Craving those bold takeout flavors without the extra carbs or cost? My chicken burrito bowls are the answer – and they’re a total hit.

Serve up juicy shredded chicken over spiced-up rice with sweet corn, creamy black beans, fresh arugula, and bursty tomatoes in every bite. It’s wholesome, hearty, and kid-approved delicious.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 520
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 37g
• Carbs: 64g
• Fiber: 9.5g
• Sugar: 4.2g

11. 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

12. Honey Garlic Chicken

Source: allnutritious.com

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Cheeseburger Bowls

My cheeseburger bowl combines everything you love from a delicious and indulgent cheeseburger, but with only 11.3 grams of net carbs and 35 grams of protein.

Plus, it’s perfect for lazy days, taking only 20 minutes to prep and cook. It’s the best of all worlds – healthy, tasty, budget-friendly, protein-packed, and soooo easy to make.

Want a leaner version? You can replace the ground beef with turkey or chicken. Want a vegetarian option? Use crumbled tofu or tempeh for a plant-based option.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 516
• Fats: 35g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 3.7g
• Sugar: 7.1g

17. 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

18. Greek Chicken Bowls

Dreaming of a getaway to the Mediterranean? It may not be an option right now, but you can certainly fill your kitchen with the delicious aromas and tastes of a Greek dish.

How about tender chicken breasts, smothered in a tangy, creamy Tzatziki Sauce, and served with a fresh salad of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in olive oil? It’s a fab lazy lunch that brings island vibes.

Per Serving:

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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