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21 High Protein Lunch Ideas To Keep You Energized


Lunch should do more than just get you through the afternoon, it should keep you feeling good and ready to take on whatever’s next.

These high-protein meals do just that. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich, some crispy air fryer popcorn chicken, or a spicy beef and broccoli stir-fry, there’s something here to keep things interesting.

From quick and easy options to bold, flavor-packed bites, these lunches prove that high-protein eating doesn’t have to be boring.

1. Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

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Weight Watchers Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
Weight Watchers Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich Recipe – A quick and easy Southern lunch or dinner with 5 WW Freestyle points and 6 Smart Points
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Hot Brown Sandwich

2. Vegetable Hamburger Soup

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High Protein Hamburger Vegetable Soup
A healthy, high protein hamburger vegetable soup that's easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and packed with flavor.
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Close-up view of a hearty high-protein hamburger vegetable soup featuring colorful ingredients like green beans, corn, carrots, and ground beef, topped with fresh parsley for garnish.

3. Simple Tuna Salad

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Weight Watchers Simple Tuna Salad
This Weight Watchers Simple Tuna Salad recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious lunch or snack that's both easy and satisfying.
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4. Crock Pot White Chili

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Weight Watchers Crock Pot White Chili
Weight Watchers Crock Pot White Chili Recipe with boneless skinless chicken breast, Great Northern beans, white corn, taco seasoning, green chiles, and cream of chicken soup. An easy slow cooker recipe with a 5 minute prep time! A great freezer meal! MyWW Points: 8 Green Plan (8 Smart Points)
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White Chili in a bowl

5. Twenty Minute Chili

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Weight Watchers Twenty Minute Chili
Weight Watchers 20 Minute Chili Recipe with ground beef, onion, garlic, beef stock, chili beans, and tomato paste. 4 WW Freestyle Points and 7 Smart Points. Quick and easy.
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6. Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

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Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: A fast, WW Friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. Make a great Chinese meal with leftovers.
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Close-up of Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice with juicy shrimp in a glossy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, accompanied by diced vegetables and rice.

7. Cajun Chicken Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

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Cajun Chicken Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Cajun Chicken Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is a flavorful, healthy dish with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty salsa-lime dressing.
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8. Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches

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Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches for a Quick and Easy Meal. WW-friendly and delicious with grilled chicken and chipotle mayo.
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Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato. The sandwich is cut in half and placed on a gray surface with a background of fresh tomatoes and lettuce.

9. Easy High Protein Philly Cheese Steak

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Easy WW Friendly Philly Cheese Steak
Discover how to make a simple, WW-friendly Philly Cheese Steak sandwich that's delicious and quick to prepare. Perfect for a healthy and tasty meal!
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Close-up of an Easy Philly Cheese Steak sandwich showing juicy steak, caramelized onions, and melted cheese on a hoagie roll, on a white napkin with a red and white checkered backdrop.

10. High Protein Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

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Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salad
Enjoy a simple and healthy Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salad recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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A close-up of a chicken and cheese quesadilla on a rustic wooden board, featuring melted cheese, with parsley and sliced red peppers for garnish.

11. Quick High Protein Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

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Quick Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Quick Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe. This easy Mexican dish is a great option for lunch or dinner. The best part about this recipe is you can customize it to your taste. You can also save some points by using ingredients that are free points on your particular plan.
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Sliced Quick Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas on a black surface.

12. Quick and Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks

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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks (WW)
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks (WW): Perfectly crispy and ready in a flash, these are a family dinner favorite.
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The image displays a close-up of a pile of crispy, golden-brown fish sticks on a white plate, garnished with a green parsley leaf on top. The focus is on the texture of the fish sticks and the visible flakiness of the fish inside. In the background, there is a blurred view of a grey tabletop and a white bowl, adding to the minimalist aesthetic of the presentation.

13. High Protein Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer)

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Weight Watchers Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer)
Weight Watchers Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe. This quick and easy WW Friendly chicken recipe is great for lunch, dinner, or as a high protein snack.
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Closeup of Weight Watchers Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer).

14. Pork and Veggie Hoisin Wraps

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Weight Watchers Pork and Veggie Hoisin Wraps
Weight Watchers Pork and Veggie Hoisin Wraps Recipe. These flavorful wraps feature succulent pork and grilled vegetables rolled up in tortillas with a hint of hoisin sauce for that extra zing.
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15. Spicy Beef and Broccoli

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Weight Watchers Spicy Beef and Broccoli
Weight Watchers Spicy Beef and Broccoli Recipe. A quick high protein Chinese dinner or lunch idea that's better than takeout.
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Overhead view of Weight Watchers Spicy Beef and Broccoli in a white bowl with chopsticks next to it.

16. Parmesan Chicken Tenders

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Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Tenders and Marinara Sauce
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Tenders and Marinara Sauce Recipe. A quick and easy, dinner the whole family will love.
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Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Tenders on a brown plate with a small bowl of marinara sauce next to it.

17. Sloppy Joe Crunch Wraps

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Sloppy Joe Crunch Wraps (Weight Watchers)
Sloppy Joe Crunch Wraps (Weight Watchers) Recipe. An easy and tasty dinner with ground turkey, cheese, and pickles.
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A close-up shot of Sloppy Joe Crunch Wraps, with ground turkey, melted cheese, and pickles visible inside a toasted tortilla. The wraps are cut into quarters and placed on a parchment-lined plate, showcasing their crispy and golden-brown exterior.

18. Best High Protein Ground Beef Tacos

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Best Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos
Best Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos Recipe. A quick and easy dinner with Mexican flavors.
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19. California Style Fish Tacos

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Weight Watchers California Style Fish Tacos
Weight Watchers California Style Fish Tacos Recipe is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that's low in fat and points.
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California Style Fish Tacos on a white plate.

20. Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer)

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Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer)
This Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos recipe is easy to make and perfect for a tasty snack or meal. Cooked in an air fryer for a crispy finish!
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21. Easy High Protein Lobster Rolls

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Easy Weight Watchers Lobster Rolls
Enjoy a delicious and guilt-free meal with our Easy Weight Watchers Lobster Rolls recipe. Indulge in the taste of fresh lobster.
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