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  • Traditional (but easy) Chicken Pot Pie

    Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients : 1 lb chicken breast, shredded 1 Pillsbury Pie Crust 12 oz Peas and Carrots, frozen 2 packs McCormick Chicken Gravy Directions : Mix chicken gravy on stove top per instructions on the package. Cook until thickened. Add frozen vegetables to gravy. Combine. Add shredded chicken. Combine. In a greased pie dish, place one pie crust on the bottom of the dish. Pour chicken over crust. Place another pie crust on top and press edges together. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Nutrition Calories: 399 Protein: 20g Carbohydrates: 45g Fiber: 2g Fat: 16g

  • Mexican Casserole (very kid friendly)

    Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients : 1 lb Ground Turkey 1 packet Taco Seasoning I6 oz Fat Free Refried Beans 15 oz Red Enchilada Sauce 1 cup Corn, frozen 12 Yellow Corn Tortillas, thin 1 1/2 cup Mexican Cheese, 2% Directions: In large skillet, brown turkey until cooked through. Add beans and corn and combine. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and put 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Start layering: place corn tortillas, then meat mixture, some enchilada sauce, cheese, and repeat until out of meat mixture. I used 12 tortillas total, but this could vary. Bake at 350, covered for 30 minutes. Nutrition : Calories: 294 Protein: 25g Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 4g Fat: 13g

  • Burger Bowl

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients : 1 lb ground extra lean ground beef 1 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper For the special sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp  ketchup 2 tbsp  dill pickle juice 2 tbsp dill relish 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste For the bowls: Green of choice Potatoes Shredded cheddar cheese Tomatoes Red onion slices Avocado slices Directions : Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and spices, cooking until the meat is fully browned. Drain excess grease, if necessary. Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle juice, relish, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Sauce Nutrition for 28g: 105 calories, 0g protein, 1g carb, 11g fat

  • Chicken Parm Dump & Bake

    When your energy’s low but your standards are high… we dump and we bake! Servings: 8-10 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients : 16 oz package uncooked pasta 24 oz marinara sauce 3 cups chicken broth 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic 1½ Ibs raw chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Directions : Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In the prepared dish, combine the uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, broth , all  seasonings, and raw chicken. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, ensuring the pasta absorbs the liquid during this time. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and stir the mixture. At this point, the pasta will be slightly firm, and there may still be some liquid. Top with shredded mozzarella, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Continue baking uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the top is golden brown, the pasta is tender, and the chicken is fully cooked.

  • Simple Steak & Sweet Potato Supper

    Simple, satisfying, and balanced 🍽️ Tender beef strips, roasted green beans, and sweet potato—packed with protein, fiber, and flavor that checks all the boxes and keeps you full. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 40 min Ingredients : 1 lb Wagyu Beef Strips 2 sweet potatoes 12 oz Fresh green beans Directions : Beef Marinade: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper 6 Garlic Cloves Mix all ingredients together, add beef and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Sweet Potato: Slice in half Rub olive oil all over and sprinkle with salt. Bake face down at 400 for 40 minutes or until tender. Every sweet potato is different. Green beans: Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Bake along side sweet potatoes at 400 for 20 minutes.

  • Cajun Turkey & Rice

    One skillet, big flavor! Cajun turkey & rice loaded with melty cheese. Hearty portions and 41g protein per serving—fuel that satisfies! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients : 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 lb Ground Turkey, 93% 1 cup Brown Rice 2 cups Beef Broth 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded Directions : In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add all seasonings. Cook turkey until cooked through. Add broth and rice to the same skillet. Bring to a boil and then simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Add cheeses and stir then serve. Nutrition Calories: 450 Protein: 41g Carbohydrates: 23g Fiber: 3g Fat: 32g

  • Dump & Bake: Pasta & Chicken Meatballs

    Protein-packed comfort food! This Banza pasta + chicken meatball combo comes together in minutes, is super satisfying, and delivers 48g protein + 6g fiber per serving. Easy, delicious, and nourishing—exactly how weeknight dinners should be. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 40-50 minutes Ingredients: 25 Real Good Foods Chicken Meatballs 8 oz Banza Pasta 32 oz Rao’s Marinara 2 cup Chicken Bone Broth 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Directions : Preheat oven to 350. Put all ingredients in 9x13 baking dish. Combine. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes. Nutrition : Calories: 548 Protein: 49g Carbohydrates: 48g Fiber: 7g Fat: 18g

  • Dump & Bake Taco Pasta

    Want all the bold, zesty flavors of taco night without the extra work? This Dump-and-Bake Taco Pasta is the answer! It’s a one-dish fiesta packed with cheesy, spicy goodness that the whole family will devour—perfect for those busy nights when you need something quick and easy. Servings: 4 Prep time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients : 8 oz Banza Rotini, uncooked 1 lb Ground Turkey, browned 1 packet Taco Seasoning 3 cups Salsa 2 cups Beef Broth 1 cup Corn, frozen 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded Instructions : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13-inch baking dish, stir together uncooked rotini, cooked turkey, taco seasoning, salsa, beef broth, and corn (could also add canned beans if you want even more fiber). Top with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and cook for 10 more minutes. Nutrition : Calories: 553 Protein: 41g Carbohydrates: 58g Fiber: 6g Fat: 19g

  • One-Pan Chicken Pot Pie

    Comfort made easy! This one-pan chicken pot pie has all the creamy, hearty flavor you love- without the fuss. Bonus: it packs 41g of protein to keep you full and satisfied. Perfect for busy nights when you want something quick, nourishing, and delicious! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups Chicken Breast, cooked (I used canned chicken breast) 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken, 98% 1 cup Peas and Carrots, frozen 1/2 cup Fairlife Milk, 2% 1/2 cup Chicken Bone Broth 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Thyme 6 Biscuits, large (I used Grand's) Direction: Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the biscuits. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with biscuits. You can cut the biscuits and distribute evenly or leave them whole. Nutrition: Calories: 495 Protein: 41g Carbohydrates: 48g Fiber: 3g Fat: 14g

  • Harvest Sweet Potato

    This stuffed sweet potato is comforting, high-protein, and full of fall vibes. Ground turkey, tart cranberries, creamy feta, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey to tie it all together! With 27g protein and 9g fiber, it is perfect for meal prep or a festive weeknight dinner! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 Sweet Potatoes, medium, 5" 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 Yellow Onion, diced 1 lb Ground Turkey, 93% 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Sage 1 tsp Thyme 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup Feta Cheese 1/2 cup Cranberries, dried 2 tbsp Mike's Hot Honey Directions: Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes in them using a knife or fork. Microwave for 10 minutes, turning them at the halfway mark. Remove when soft and set aside. Add 1 tbsp olive oil into large skillet. Over medium heat, cook diced onion until tender. In the same skillet add ground turkey, garlic, sage, thyme, black pepper, salt and cook until cooked through. Slice potatoes down the middle, creating a bowl. Divide meat evenly into the 4 potatoes. Top each potato with Feta and cranberries. Drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey and serve! Nutrition: Calories: 454 Protein: 27g Carbohydrates: 54g Fiber: 9g Fat: 16g

  • Pancake Bowl (base)

    Fuel your morning the balanced way. This high protein, high fiber pancake bowl packs 49g protein and 6g fiber to keep you full, satisfied, and energized. Who knew pancakes could be this nourishing? Perfect for meal prep! Serving: 1 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Protein 1 Egg, large 1 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Flaxseed, ground 1/3 cup Oat Flour 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt, plain 1/3 cup Fairlife Milk, 2% Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Pour all ingredients into a bowl and combine well. Pour into baking dish and top with desired toppings. Bake for 30 minutes or until center is set. Nutrition: Calories: 484 Protein: 49g Carbohydrates: 36g Fiber: 6g Fat: 17g Note: these macronutrients are for the base, you will need to calculate what you top your pancake with. Happy Eating!

  • Breakfast Bowl

    This Breakfast Bowl has it all! Spinach, pico, butternut squash, cheese, and hashbrowns! Nourishing, filling, and perfect for meal prep. Make once, enjoy all week!! Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40-50 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb Turkey Breakfast Sausage 1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded 12 Eggs 4 cups Baby Spinach 2 cups Pico 4 cups Butternut Squash, cubed 2 cups Hashbrowns, frozen Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook turkey sausage. Divide all ingredients, except the cheese, equally into 6 oven safe meal prep dishes (the dishes need to be able to hold 4 cups) Give them a little stir and top with cheese before putting them into the oven. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until eggs are cooked. Note: I used fresh butternut squash that was already cubed. I steamed it in the bag using the microwave. You can also use frozen, just steam beforehand. I used frozen hashbrowns for convenience, but you can use fresh potatoes, just make sure to cook them beforehand. Nutrition: Calories: 530 Protein: 39g Carbohydrates: 21g Fiber: 4g Fat: 27g

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