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There’s no question that cooking can be a time consuming process, especially when you’re living a busy life and don’t always have the bandwidth to spend hours in the kitchen. With that, it can be useful to find a handful of meals that come together quickly and with little effort so that you can nourish your body with healthy ingredients without wasting any time in the kitchen.
Protein is one of the primary macronutrients needed for effortless weight loss as it can help to keep you full for longer and promote healthy muscle growth, making it easier to lean out without depriving your body. It can also help to naturally boost your metabolism for increased fat burn, resulting in heightened success in reaching your goals.
Below, we rounded up four one-pan dinners that are packed with protein and served with a side of veggies for nearly a week’s worth of easy and nutritious meals which require little effort so you can feel great in your body without wondering what ingredients you’re consuming. Grocery shopping and meal prep has never been easier!
Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
Loaded with colorful vegetables and hardly lacking in flavor, this sheet pan dinner will come together in just 35 minutes and is perfect for meal prep throughout the week. Taking only 10 minutes to throw together ingredients, you can simply toss this recipe in the oven and forget about it for the next 25 minutes until dinnertime. Perfect with a side of rice, this fiber and protein packed meal is sure to become a weekly staple.
Ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken breast, onion, baby carrots, broccoli florets, bell pepper, black pepper, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, garlic
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
A fresh twist on a summer staple, this meal is another bright and nutrient dense dish which requires minimal ingredients and comes together in under an hour. With chicken as a lean source of protein, and broccoli and zucchini offering fiber and antioxidants to your body, you’ll be feeling nourished and well fed after eating without skimping on flavor. Why try bruschetta with bread when you can have it with chicken?
Ingredients: Olive oil, chicken breast, zucchini, broccoli, Italian seasoning, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, pepper
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
If you follow a vegetarian diet and are looking for a way to up your protein intake, eggs aren’t an ingredient which needs to be reserved just for breakfast. This sheet pan hash can be eaten at any time throughout the day and provides ample carbs, fat, and protein for a filling and hearty meal ideal for weight loss. Plus it only takes 20 minutes to prep!
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, black beans, corn kernels, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, eggs, cilantro
Sheet Pan Fajitas
For a pescatarian diet, this sheet pan shrimp and veggies dinner is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Packed with delicious seasoning and protein to keep you full and satisfied, this dish is ideal for the summertime and will instantly transport you to a beachside cookout. Try serving you shrimp and veggies with rice or tortillas for a serving of healthy carbs as well, creating an easy and balanced meal for weight loss.
Ingredients: Peeled & deveined shrimp, fajita seasoning, minced garlic, salt, olive oil, bell peppers, yellow onion, fresh lime, cilantro
