16 One-Pot High-Protein Dinner Recipes for Winter (2024)

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What's for dinner in winter? ›

From cheesy pasta bakes, like our Extra-Easy Lasagna or our Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole, to fresh Instant Pot options, like our Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, we've pulled together some hearty winter dinner ideas the whole family will enjoy.

You can get protein from vegetables, grains, and even some kinds of fruit. Examples of good high protein meals include yoghurt cereal bowls, Cobb salads, quinoa and vegetable bowls, curries, and stir-fries.

For most healthy people, a high-protein diet generally doesn't hurt when followed for a short time. Such diets may help with weight loss by making you feel fuller.

So there you have it: The rundown of which meats are highest in protein. Chicken breast and lean cuts of beef are top choices, offering high protein-per-gram ratios. Turkey breast, bison, venison, pork tenderloin, fish, chicken drumsticks, lean beef, lamb, and chicken thigh are also solid high-protein options.

Consuming more protein than the body needs can cause symptoms such as intestinal discomfort, dehydration, nausea, fatigue, headaches, and more. Chronic protein overconsumption can also increase the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, blood vessel disorders, liver and kidney issues, and seizures.

What happens if you eat only protein for a month? ›

Protein adds a metabolic burden on your body, especially on the kidneys. A high protein intake for a long time can cause digestive, kidney, and bone disorders. People with a very active lifestyle can tolerate higher amounts of protein than those with a sedentary lifestyle.

So when it's time to wind down after a long day, I like to enjoy a reprieve by eating a “cold supper.” In the South, said cold suppers typically involve liberal translations of “salads” — potato salads, pasta salads, tuna salads, and chicken salads. Think less greens and more mayo (Duke's brand, of course).