This pick your protein dinner decision tree matches you with a delicious recipe based on the type of meat you want to use. Walk through the questions to find your match!
What is it staring back at you from the fridge right now? A pack of pork chops? Some chicken breasts that need to get used? Some ground beef or turkey that you don't know what to do with? Been there.
Pick Your Protein Dinner Decision Tree
Follow the path and answer the questions to find a delicious and do-able dinner recipe based on what protein you have on hand.
Here are your recipe results in a quick view-and-click format. Read on below for more details and some bonus recipes to consider.
Chicken Recipes
Whether you've got breasts or thighs to use, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot.
Easy Baked Pesto Chicken - tender strips of chicken that are flavored with pesto and covered in melty mozzarella cheese for a simple, scrumptious and hands-off dinner! Just 3 ingredients!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken is brushed with mustard, seasoned, wrapped with strips of bacon and then roasted until tender on the inside with crispy bacon on the outside. It's a delicious family-friendly meal that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Easy Baked Chicken Thighs use a few basic seasonings and are ready in just 30 minutes for a delicious main course that's so juicy and flavorful! (I love prepping these ahead and serving to friends and family alongside a big grain salad.)
Slow Cooker Bistro Chicken are easy to prep and cook all day in a delicious, rich red wine and tomato sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a yummy - and impressive - dinner!
Ground Meat Recipes
We mostly use lean ground turkey, but lean ground beef substitutes perfectly well in these recipes.
Classic Turkey Meatloaf is hearty, savory, well seasoned and moist. It's baked until perfectly cooked and great for an easy, delicious family dinner!
One Pot Chili Mac is full of ground turkey, beans, diced tomatoes and chili seasonings, plus elbow pasta and plenty of cheese to bring it together. This easy dinner is ready in just 30 minutes and is sure to be a family favorite!
Mexican Fried Rice is a fun twist on fried rice and a delicious all-in-one dinner with ground turkey, onions and peppers, black beans and corn, salsa and rice.
Skillet Ravioli Lasagna is a 30 minute, one pot meal for a shortcut lasagna that's meaty, cheesy and seriously comforting and delicious.
Pork Recipes
I love having pork chops or a pork tenderloin on hand to mix up our weekly dinners, but sometimes, I don't know what to do with them! These are my fall-back, go-to recipes that always deliver.
Crunchy Baked Pork Chops are coated in a breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture then put in the oven for an easy, hands-off dinner that's sure to be a family favorite!
Spice Rubbed Pork Chops have a bold seasoning mix and ready in just 20 minutes start to finish so they're great for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with a Parmesan, breadcrumb and basil filling and a balsamic glaze to finish it is a simple but sophisticated recipe that's incredibly flavorful.
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Thyme requires just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) but creates a wonderfully rich, delicious dinner!
Bonus Recipes
None of these feel quite right? Here are a few additional recipes to consider:
Spinach Stuffed Chicken is loaded with melty mozzarella cheese and sautéed spinach and then roasted with a paprika and Parmesan top for an easy and irresistible chicken dinner!
Skillet Chicken and Broccoli is a one-pan cheesy dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes. This cozy and flavorful dish is great served with rice or potatoes.
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken is just a few basic ingredients and quick to prep, with a deliciously creamy sauce that coats every piece. Perfect for an easy, hands-off family dinner!
Ground Turkey, Rice and Veggie Skillet with beans, corn, tomatoes, zucchini and bell peppers is an all-in-one dinner with tons of flavor that's ready in just 30 minutes. It's easy to make and customize and sure to be a family favorite!
Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Broccoli is an easy, all-in-one, hands off dinner that's well seasoned and delicious.
Honey Garlic Pork Chops are just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes, with an addictively delicious sauce. They make a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe!
You might also be interested in this time-based dinner decision tree that matches you with a recipe based on how much time you have to spend on cooking. Or this how many dishes dinner decision tree that matches you with dinner based on the number of dishes.
Let recipes be problem solvers and work hard for you. 👊
Happy cooking and enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
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