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16 One-Pot High-Protein Dinner Recipes for Winter

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Danielle DeAngelis Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD November 19, 2022
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Looking to bump up your protein intake? Try one of these nutritious and tasty dinner recipes for winter. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these dishes can help you reap the benefits of the nutrient like improving muscle growth and repair, aiding healthy immune function and supporting healthy digestion. Recipes like our One-Pot Beef Stroganoff and One-Pot Chicken & Rice are delicious dinners that can help you meet your nutritional goals.

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One-Pot Beef Stroganoff

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This one-pot beef stroganoff recipe cuts down on dishes, but not on flavor! Mixed mushrooms and sirloin steak layer on the umami flavors, while sour cream with a hint of Dijon mustard carries the sauce. Coating the steak in baking soda before cooking helps to tenderize it, but you can skip this step to speed things up if needed.

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One-Pot Chicken & Rice

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This one-pot chicken and rice dinner is creamy, cozy and packed with vegetables! Tarragon offers a sweet mellow flavor, but if you're not a fan, basil can be used in its place.

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Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions

Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions
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This superfast one-dish dinner is full of classic flavor and is such a crowd pleaser that you'll want to work it into your regular weeknight dinner rotation. We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution. To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

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Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy, one-skillet meal. Because we use parcooked and unseasoned sweet potatoes, the cooking time is much shorter—making this recipe perfect for weeknight cooking.

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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

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Balsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.

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Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta

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You'll only have to dirty one pot in this easy pasta recipe that cooks chicken and vegetables right along with the noodles. Plus, by using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta, the starch that usually gets drained off with your pasta water stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.

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Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta

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This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there's only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.

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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

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This easy one-pan skillet-roasted lemon chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in the same pan as baby potatoes and kale for a satisfying meal with the added bonus of minimal cleanup.

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Beet & Shrimp Winter Salad

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This healthy dinner salad recipe gets its staying power from protein-packed shrimp and fiber-rich barley. With a simple red-wine vinaigrette, this quick salad makes just one serving but is easy to double or triple. Look for precooked beets with other prepared vegetables in the produce department.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

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This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.

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Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet

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In this healthy ground beef and potatoes recipe, ground beef and potatoes are paired with colorful veggies, including kale, tomato and peppers. Everything is cooked in one skillet, which allows for layers of flavor to build quickly while also cutting back on the number of dishes.

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Sausage, Brussels Sprout & Potato Soup

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Bake up some Manchego cheese toasts and uncork a bottle of Ribera del Duero to enjoy alongside this healthy pot of soup. Both sweet and hot Italian sausage work well.

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One-Pan Baked Chicken & Potatoes

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With just one skillet, you can make baked chicken and potatoes with ease. The chicken cooks directly on top of the potatoes to add flavor while also cutting down on the number of dishes to clean.

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Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake

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This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.

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Chicken & Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

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The key to this chicken salad is the homemade bacon dressing, which is made directly in the pan used to cook the bacon. Brussels sprouts are tossed with the dressing in the warm pan, allowing the residual heat to gently wilt the shredded sprouts.

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Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas

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Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas. We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños.

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    1 of 16 One-Pot Beef Stroganoff
    2 of 16 One-Pot Chicken & Rice
    3 of 16 Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions
    4 of 16 Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    5 of 16 Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions
    6 of 16 Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta
    7 of 16 Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta
    8 of 16 Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
    9 of 16 Beet & Shrimp Winter Salad
    10 of 16 Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
    11 of 16 Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
    12 of 16 Sausage, Brussels Sprout & Potato Soup
    13 of 16 One-Pan Baked Chicken & Potatoes
    14 of 16 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake
    15 of 16 Chicken & Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
    16 of 16 Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas

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