Best high calorie dinners Nicholas Charles - Updated January 6th, 2024 13 mins read time In this article, I’m going to show you the best high calorie dinners. 46 Best high calorie dinners These high calorie dinners are sure to help you bulk or put on weight. You should have tons of long lasting energy after trying them out. Here are the best high calorie dinner: Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake (549kcal) Credit: kaseytrenum.com This is one super calorie dense dinner that tastes amazing. The alfredo sauce is to die for. Per 1 serving: Calories: 549kcalFat: 35gProtein: 52gCarbs: 7g Recipe This recipe has 515524 pins on Pinterest Low Carb Crunchwrap Supreme (684kcal) Credit: thelittlepine.com A healthy taco bell meal for dinner? Why not? This low carb crunchwrap supreme recipe requires a few steps, but it was well worth the effort. One of your favorite low carb lunch ideas got an awesome makeover, it’s high calorie and it is outstanding. Per 1 serving: Calories: 684kcalFat: 58gProtein: 34gCarbs: 7g Recipe This recipe has 481710 pins on Pinterest Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (503kcal) Credit: eatwithclarity.com The sweet potato black bean vegan burrito bowl makes a flavorful weeknight meal, and it’s easy to make ahead for dinner. This dish is bursting with flavor, naturally gluten-free, and made even better by blending it with a spicy tahini dressing. It’s a high calorie dinner that makes you feel good after eating it. Per 1 bowl: Calories: 503kcalFat: 17.5gProtein: 14.5gCarbs: 64g Recipe This recipe has 288138 pins on Pinterest Baked Ranch Chicken with Broccoli and Bacon (697kcal) Credit: juliasalbum.com A one-pan meal made using a casserole dish, Baked Ranch Chicken with Broccoli and Bacon can be prepared in 30 to 40 minutes with only 6 ingredients. The dish is low-carb, high-protein, and very easy to prepare. These are absolutely loaded with flavor and make a great dinner dish. Per 1 serving: Calories: 697kcalFat: 45gProtein: 62gCarbs: 6g Recipe This recipe has 239993 pins on Pinterest Baked Cod in Cream Sauce (531kcal) Credit: favfamilyrecipes.com My favorite fish dish is this baked cod that turns out perfectly flaky every time. I love the flavorful, creamy sauce that adds the final touch. Per 1 serving: Calories: 531kcalFat: 29gProtein: 41gCarbs: 27g Recipe This recipe has 125492 pins on Pinterest Fajita Steak Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (726kcal) Credit: oursaltykitchen.com With this delicious steak fajita salad and cilantro lime dressing, you’ll be enjoying salads all summer long. Per 1 serving: Calories: 726kcalFat: 62gProtein: 34gCarbs: 20g Recipe This recipe has 57557 pins on Pinterest Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Veggie Shawarma Bowls Credit: playswellwithbutter.com This easy, healthy veggie shawarma recipe is the ultimate sheet-pan veg shawarma dinner. With roasted cauliflower and sweet potato, this is the ultimate sheet pan veg shawarma dinner. Recipe This recipe has 55050 pins on Pinterest Quick & Easy No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls (442kcal) Credit: lecremedelacrumb.com With these Quick & Easy No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, you don’t have to spend all day making them but still get the tastiest, cinnamoniest, sweetest, most delicious rolls. They’ll look like you’ve spent all day making them, but they’re so easy you’d never believe it. Per 1 serving: Calories: 442kcalFat: 12gProtein: 7gCarbs: 79g Recipe This recipe has 50558 pins on Pinterest Crock-Pot Low Carb Keto Taco Casserole Recipe (612kcal) Credit: wholesomeyum.com The carb content of this keto taco casserole is just 4 grams net carbs. Make a Crock-Pot taco casserole without a lot of hassle with just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients – the slow cooker handles all the work. Per 1 serving: Calories: 612kcalFat: 43gProtein: 48gCarbs: 6g Recipe This recipe has 50452 pins on Pinterest Vegan Taco Salad (324calories) Credit: runningonrealfood.com Featuring delicious lentil taco “meat” and all the fixings, this salad is hearty and filling. Per 1: Calories: 324caloriesFat: 7.8gProtein: 20.6gCarbs: 47.7g Recipe This recipe has 44551 pins on Pinterest Vegan Cheeseburger Wraps (566kcal) Credit: makeitdairyfree.com The vegan cheeseburger wraps will be your new favorite vegan dinner. A quick, 30-minute vegan dinner idea sure to please the whole family. Per 1 wrap: Calories: 566kcalFat: 22gProtein: 28gCarbs: 64g Recipe This recipe has 35203 pins on Pinterest The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese (408kcal) Credit: kathrynskitchenblog.com This Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese is just the thing to satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings. Roasted cauliflower is covered with a creamy sauce and is simply to die for. Per 1 serving: Calories: 408kcalFat: 37.3gProtein: 15.4gCarbs: 4.6g Recipe This recipe has 32571 pins on Pinterest Quick + Easy Vegan Pasta Salad (438calories) Credit: simple-veganista.com Make this quick and easy pasta salad from scratch and you’ll have tons of veggies, pasta, and tangy dressing. This classic dish is great as a side dish, as a main dish, or even as a meal all on its own. Calories: 438caloriesFat: 10.3gProtein: 13.8gCarbs: 72.7g Recipe This recipe has 31821 pins on Pinterest Healthy Blueberry Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds (424kcal) Credit: evolvingtable.com Get ready to wake up to a delicious jar of blueberry overnight oats packed with antioxidant-rich chia seeds, yogurt, and fresh blueberries. Per 1 serving: Calories: 424kcalFat: 16gProtein: 10gCarbs: 62g Recipe This recipe has 17092 pins on Pinterest Chicken Avocado Burritos Credit: omgchocolatedesserts.com Looking for simple dinner recipes? Try these Chicken Avocado Burritos that take 15 minutes to prepare.Recipe This recipe has 14120 pins on Pinterest Vegan Protein Salad (596calories) Credit: runningonrealfood.com The high-protein salad is packed with 30 grams of plant-based protein, plus 14 grams of fiber for a delicious and satisfying meal. Per 1: Calories: 596caloriesFat: 37gProtein: 31gCarbs: 43g Recipe This recipe has 13884 pins on Pinterest Vegan African Peanut Stew (657.01kcal) Credit: veggiesociety.com This vegan African Peanut Stew recipe features potatoes, tomatoes, meaty soy curls (no chicken) flavored with garlic and ginger, set in a creamy soup broth with peanut butter, tomatoes, and coconut milk. It’s finished with lime juice, salty peanuts, and fresh herbs. Per 1 serving: Calories: 657.01kcalFat: 44.67gProtein: 28.6gCarbs: 46.35g Recipe This recipe has 10198 pins on Pinterest Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Whole30, Meal Prep) (787kcal) Credit: oursaltykitchen.com This meal prep recipe takes about an hour from start to finish, but the spices combined to create a balanced taste are worth it. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredients list on this recipe – yes, they are numerous, but that’s due to the number of flavors that come together to make an incredibly flavorful shawarma bowl. Per 1 serving: Calories: 787kcalFat: 57gProtein: 46gCarbs: 18g Recipe This recipe has 9299 pins on Pinterest The Creamiest Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo (596kcal) Credit: happykitchen.rocks It’s a simple and delicious vegan Fettuccine Alfredo recipe that’ll blow your mind with a creamy, cheesy, and rich flavor. The cauliflower cashew Alfredo sauce is divine. Per 1 serving: Calories: 596kcalFat: 17gProtein: 20gCarbs: 92g Recipe This recipe has 7878 pins on Pinterest Vegan Cheese Pasta Bake (393kcal) Credit: jessicainthekitchen.com Vegan Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate crowd pleaser, perfect for a weeknight meal or your holiday table. It’s easy and packed with delicious flavor. Per 1 serving: Calories: 393kcalFat: 11gProtein: 12gCarbs: 61g Recipe This recipe has 7587 pins on Pinterest Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Avocado Salsa (550kcal) Credit: bowlsarethenewplates.com Developing a simple low carb, high protein meal that is healthy, gluten free, dairy free and delicious is easy with this Chipotle Chicken Bowl. Per 1 serving: Calories: 550kcalFat: 32gProtein: 53gCarbs: 16g Recipe This recipe has 6020 pins on Pinterest TERIYAKI TOFU-TEMPEH CASSEROLE (654calories) Credit: simple-veganista.com With Teriyaki Tofu-Tempeh Casserole, you’ll have a delicious family style meal in about an hour. The dish includes tofu and tempeh baked in a teriyaki sauce with broccoli, carrots and snow peas. Calories: 654caloriesFat: 7.2gProtein: 33.8gCarbs: 114.4g Recipe This recipe has 4881 pins on Pinterest Roasted Chicken and Vegetables In The Oven (503kcal) Credit: wholesomeyum.com This sheet pan oven roasted chicken dinner is an easy, healthy dinner you can prepare in just 35 minutes. These delicious, flavorful, and light chicken thighs in the oven are perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Per 1 serving: Calories: 503kcalFat: 30.5gProtein: 46.7gCarbs: 10.4g Recipe This recipe has 3653 pins on Pinterest Summer Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad (602kcal) Credit: muybuenocookbook.com A cobb salad like this is not your average summer dish. It’s got summer ingredients like roasted corn, creamy avocado, juicy strawberries, crispy bacon, and smoky chipotle grilled chicken with a fresh, light, and tangy lemon vinaigrette. Dare I say it, this salad oozes summer. Per 1 serving: Calories: 602kcalFat: 45gProtein: 31gCarbs: 23g Recipe This recipe has 2587 pins on Pinterest Baked Tofu Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper (720kcal) Credit: fromthecomfortofmybowl.com You’ll love this easy baked tofu sandwich packed with garlicky herb flavors, roasted red peppers, and creamy avocado. It’s the perfect lunch to fill you up and last you until dinner. Per 1 sandwich: Calories: 720kcalFat: 24gProtein: 33gCarbs: 100g Recipe This recipe has 2542 pins on Pinterest Avocado Pesto (405kcal) Credit: plantbasedonabudget.com Pesto is a classic recipe that never goes out of style. This versatile sauce is commonly served with pasta, but it can also be served on sandwiches, potato dishes, grilled vegetables and more. Per 1 serving: Calories: 405kcalFat: 36gProtein: 9gCarbs: 19g Recipe This recipe has 2446 pins on Pinterest Pecan Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries and Cauliflower Mash (721kcal) Credit: oursaltykitchen.com This recipe calls for smothered chicken breasts covered in crushed raw pecans and flavorful spices. The crunchy coating contrasts nicely with creamy sweet potatoes and cauliflower puree. I originally intended this recipe as a meal prep bowl, but sadly the chicken doesn’t work well with it. Per 1 serving: Calories: 721kcalFat: 52gProtein: 44gCarbs: 28g Recipe This recipe has 2251 pins on Pinterest Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken and Veggies (527calories) Credit: foodwithfeeling.com Per 4 1/2 ounces of chicken + 1 cup of vegetables: Calories: 527caloriesFat: 11.6gProtein: 46gCarbs: 61.8g Recipe This recipe has 2228 pins on Pinterest Pecan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner (429kcal) Credit: realhousemoms.com The whole family will love this Pecan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s an easy one-pan meal that’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds. Per 1 serving: Calories: 429kcalFat: 28gProtein: 17gCarbs: 31g Recipe This recipe has 1974 pins on Pinterest Plant-Based Coconut Curry Meatball Soup Credit: foodbymaria.com Coconut Curry Meatballs Soup, one of the tastiest and most filling plant-based soups, is loaded with flavour and loaded with protein.Recipe This recipe has 1154 pins on Pinterest Keto Mac and Cheese (983kcal) Credit: easyanddelish.com Unlike regular pasta, Keto Mac and Cheese is made in one pan in 30 minutes, making it a perfect low-carb and gluten-free family meal just like these 30 Low-Carb Dinner Recipes. It’s creamy, comforting, and tastes just as good as macaroni and cheese but contains no grains. Per 1 serving: Calories: 983kcalFat: 88gProtein: 41gCarbs: 8g Recipe This recipe has 798 pins on Pinterest Vegan Cobb Salad (579kcal) Credit: namelymarly.com This Vegan Cobb Salad is just what you need for an easy, nutritious, and light summer dish. It comes with dairy-free dill ranch dressing too. Per 1 serving: Calories: 579kcalFat: 41gProtein: 13gCarbs: 34g Recipe This recipe has 374 pins on Pinterest Jägerkohl – German Hunter Cabbage Stew (451kcal) Credit: all-thats-jas.com The German recipe for German cabbage dish is a fantastic way to use the versatile vegetable. Filled with kielbasa, ground beef, onions, and potatoes, it is the perfect comfort food recipe. Per 1 serving: Calories: 451kcalFat: 34gProtein: 24gCarbs: 12g Recipe This recipe has 247 pins on Pinterest Vegan Beef Stroganoff (610kcal) Credit: rescuedogkitchen.com You’ve come to the right place for this easy and delicious vegan beef stroganoff recipe. Whether you want to impress someone special in your life or you simply want to enjoy a tasty meal midweek but don’t want to spend hours cooking something, this is the recipe for you. Per 1 person: Calories: 610kcalFat: 31gProtein: 29.4gCarbs: 55g Recipe This recipe has 123 pins on Pinterest 30-Minute Pork Fajitas Bowl (700kcal) Credit: easyanddelish.com An easy and quick gluten-free pork fajita bowl recipe with rice that can be made within 30 minutes. This recipe is ideal for any night of the week or weekend. Per 1 serving: Calories: 700kcalFat: 45gProtein: 52gCarbs: 27g Recipe This recipe has 113 pins on Pinterest Creamy Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin (417kcal) Credit: veganosity.com Our creamy and cheesy vegan potatoes au gratin is made with whole foods and makes a delicious side dish that’s perfect for holidays or a simple weeknight meal. Per 245 g: Calories: 417kcalFat: 18gProtein: 12gCarbs: 54g Recipe This recipe has 81 pins on Pinterest Salmon Kale Salad (721kcal) Credit: champagne-tastes.com Served with roasted potatoes and green beans, and a simple tahini dressing, this salmon kale salad is a fall harvest salad featuring fresh kale, apples, Parmesan salmon, and roasted potatoes and apples. Per 1 serving: Calories: 721kcalFat: 41gProtein: 38gCarbs: 55g Recipe This recipe has 65 pins on Pinterest Vegan Red Pepper and Chorizo Mafalda Pasta (577kcal) Credit: theveganlarder.com It is a delicious pasta dish with caramelised sweet peppers, topped with sharp capers and smoked vegan chorizo. It is served with mafalda pasta, the perfect vehicle to hold the sauce. Per 1 serving: Calories: 577kcalFat: 21gProtein: 21gCarbs: 72g Recipe This recipe has 58 pins on Pinterest 700 calorie Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast (789kcal) Credit: highcalorierecipes.com If you are looking for an indulgent, high-calorie breakfast, then this recipe for Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast is just what you need. It is full of healthy fats, protein, and flavor. Per 1 serving: Calories: 789kcalFat: 42gProtein: 21gCarbs: 83g Recipe This recipe has 44 pins on Pinterest Vegan Shahi Korma with Tofu (450kcal) Credit: forkfulofplants.com The perfect weeknight dinner, this vegan shahi korma comes together in just 30 minutes. With tofu, peas, and a tasty sauce, this curry is thick, creamy, and full of flavor. A gluten-free vegetarian recipe, this is a delicious way to make a healthy dinner. Per 1 serving: Calories: 450kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 35 pins on Pinterest High Protein Mac and Cheese (403kcal) Credit: highcalorierecipes.com This high-protein mac and cheese with broccoli is a calorie-dense meal that prevents unintended weight loss and promotes weight gain. Per 1 cup: Calories: 403kcalFat: 12gProtein: 20gCarbs: 51g Recipe This recipe has 20 pins on Pinterest High Calorie Soup: Italian Sausage and Summer Vegetable Soup With Orzo (419kcal) Credit: highcalorierecipes.com Sausage and summer vegetable soup with orzo is a hearty and satisfying soup with a high calorie count that will keep you hydrated while keeping you from losing weight. Per 1 serving: Calories: 419kcalFat: 31gProtein: 13gCarbs: 24g Recipe This recipe has 15 pins on Pinterest Vegan Macaroni Cheese (449kcal) Credit: veganpunks.com The most creamy, easiest vegan mac and cheese recipe you can find. Plus, it’s made with just 9 ingredients. We tried and tested this recipe until it was the creamiest, most delicious version possible. Per 1 serving: Calories: 449kcalFat: 9gProtein: 14gCarbs: 76g Recipe This recipe has 14 pins on Pinterest High Calorie Banana Shake (620kcal) Credit: highcalorierecipes.com Bananas that are beginning to brown are a great source of calories in this high-calorie banana shake. Put them in a bag, freeze them, and use them with this recipe. You can use this smoothie as a high calorie meal replacement for dinner. Per 1 shake: Calories: 620kcalFat: 36gProtein: 11gCarbs: 66g Recipe This recipe has 6 pins on Pinterest Written By Nicholas Charles Nicholas Charles is an experienced writer and researcher who focuses on inspiring others to lead a healthier lifestyle. He runs the Sprint Kitchen Youtube Channel which creates in-depth hands-on reviews of kitchen products and services.