10/03/2026
1. Chicken Quinoa Skillet
Balanced Protein Meal
1 cup quinoa, 1 cup diced chicken, 2 cups water, ½ cup vegetables, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper.
Combine all ingredients in one pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until quinoa is fluffy and chicken cooked through.
2. Turkey Chili
Hearty Protein Bowl
1 cup ground turkey, 1 cup beans, ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp chili seasoning, ½ tsp salt.
Brown turkey in a large pot until cooked. Add beans, tomato sauce, and seasoning and simmer until thickened.
3. Beef and Rice Skillet
Family Protein Dinner
1 cup ground beef, 1 cup rice, 2 cups broth, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper.
Cook beef until browned. Add rice, broth, and seasoning and simmer covered until rice is tender.
4. Cottage Cheese and Spinach Bake
Vegetarian Protein Dish
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup spinach, 2 eggs, ½ cup shredded cheese, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder.
Mix all ingredients in a baking dish until combined. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until set and lightly golden on top.
5. Shrimp and Orzo Pot
Quick Seafood Meal
1 cup shrimp, 1 cup orzo, 2 cups broth, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper.
Sauté shrimp briefly in oil. Add orzo, broth, and seasoning and simmer until tender and liquid absorbed.
6. Black Bean and Chicken Pot
Simple Protein Stew
1 cup chicken pieces, 1 cup black beans, ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp cumin or taco seasoning, ½ tsp salt.
Combine ingredients in a pot and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and flavors blended.