Protein also has another nutritional superpower: helping you feel full.

This includes at mealtime, which dietitians refer to as “satisfaction,” meaning that if you eat protein during a meal you’ll feel fuller faster during that meal. And that also includes after mealtime, which dietitians refer to as “satiety,” meaning that if you eat protein during a meal you’ll feel fuller longer after that meal.

Feeling satisfied at a meal means you’re less likely to overeat at that meal and feeling satiated after that mean means you’re less likely to snack between meals.

So how much protein is enough protein? Extensive research and the dietitians on our advisory board recommend that you target 30 grams of protein at each meal in order to reap the full extent of the nutrients muscle-building, gut-filling powers.

That’s why you should check out these 15 high-protein meals, which are are flavorful, simple, and satisfying. Each one contains a payload of protein—and flavor. So that you never have to gnaw through another tough and stringy chicken breast again.

• Spicy Pork Chops with Pineapple

The chili powder, chipotle, ancho, and cayenne combine into firestorm of heat, tempered only by the enhanced sweetness of fresh pineapple rings grilled in pork juices. With a little mint and sea salt on top, it’s hearty and light all at once.

• Soba & Sword

Season and roast a 6 oz swordfish steak. Douse it in the juice of 1/2 lime and serve over 2 oz cooked soba noodles, 1/2 cup shelled edamame, and 2 sliced medium radishes. Drizzle with soy sauce. Top with cilantro. Serve with 3 heads cooked baby bok choy on the side.

• Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Inspired by everyone’s favorite tailgate food, this inventive recipe from Cast Iron Keto isn’t your average chicken dinner. The chicken breasts are stuffed with jalapeño and two different kinds of cheese, each of which bring extra filling power to the dish. And it’s all wrapped up in a couple strips of bacon.

• Sweet Chili Salmon

Topped with chili sauce, sesame oil, and liquid aminos, this flavorful fish recipe from The Big Man’s World strikes a perfect balance between sweet and spicy. And even though it sounds gourmet, you can cook it in just 10 minutes, so it’s a quick and easy option that tastes fancier than it actually is.

•  Copycat Qdoba Chicken

This recipe unlocks the secret to burrito worthy chicken pieces. Simply marinade 2lbs of chicken and then you have nearly a week’s worth of tasty lunch options. Of course you can imitate your favorite chain’s burrito or bowl, but this would also work well on salads or in sandwiches.

• Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

This flavorful garlic shrimp and quinoa recipe from Well Plated is made with just one skillet, so it doesn’t require a ton of cleanup. Plus, shrimp are one of the leanest protein sources around, and quinoa is also high in protein as far as grains are concerned, so it’s a great choice for a filling dinner.

• Sausages with brussel sprouts.

This recipe from The Castaway Kitchen combines both bacon and sausage in one dinner. The Brussels sprouts brings some green to your plate, along with the anti-inflammatory power of turmeric.

• Black Bean and Corn Salad

Aside from the chewy couscous (or quinoa if you prefer it), this is a no-cook recipe, so it’s ideal for scorching end-of-summer days when you don’t want to turn on your oven. But even in cooler weather, this salad from Hurry The Food Up is an easy, colorful way to get in some vegetarian protein. It also makes for a great meal-prep lunch that you don’t have to heat up.

• Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Move over, Taco Tuesday: Fajita Friday is here with this simple recipe from The Lean Green Bean. Shrimp and black beans bring the protein, and you can top ’em off with your-go to fajita fixings like guac and salsa. Serve over brown rice or wrapped up in a soft tortilla.

• Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo

It’s hard to believe this decadent dish from A Saucy Kitchen is vegan—and high in protein. The secret is the chickpea pasta, which is having a moment right now. (Try a brand like Banza; buy it here). Almond milk, tomato paste, and vegan parmesan bring the creamy sauce together.

• Skillet Zucchini Lasagna

Created by Health Starts In The Kitchen, this decadent lasagna gets its protein from hot Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. It cuts back on the carbs by subbing lasagna noodles for ribbons of zucchini, so it’s filling without being absurdly heavy. Mushrooms give the dish an extra boost of vegetables.

• Tofu Scramble

This recipe from The Fitchen is made with tomatoes, spinach, and avocado, and it only takes 15 minutes to whip up. While it’s technically a breakfast dish, this scramble doubles a quick dinner option whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or a meatless Monday devotee, or even none of those things.

• 13Salmon with Lentils

This recipe from Macheesmo advocates for keeping the salmon simple: basically, salt, pepper, and a little olive oil are all you need. Add flavorful mix-ins to the lentils, such as onion, celery, carrot, and capers.