🍗 Week 2: Turkey & Poultry - High-Protein Meal Prep
Welcome to Week 2 of your high-protein meal prep journey! This week focuses on lean, affordable proteins like turkey breast, ground turkey, and rotisserie-style chicken — all perfect for the Air Fryer, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
From juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast to hearty Turkey Chili and Stuffed Peppers, these meals are designed for real life: minimal cleanup, maximum flavor, and 25g+ of protein per serving.
Many recipes are inspired by my cookbooks: 100 Beginner's Air Fryer Rotisserie Recipes and 120 Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipes.
🛒 Shopping List (Serves 4, 5 meals)
- 2 lbs boneless turkey breast (or 1 large roast)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 rotisserie chicken (optional, for backup)
- 1 cup brown rice + 1 cup quinoa
- Onions, carrots, bell peppers, celery, zucchini
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can kidney beans
- Spices: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, thyme
📅 Meal Plan Snapshot
- Mon: Air Fryer Turkey Breast + Roasted Carrots
- Tue: Turkey & Rice Soup (Instant Pot)
- Wed: Turkey Chili (One-Pot)
- Thu: Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
- Fri: Air Fryer Chicken Bowls (rotisserie-style)
- Sat: Flex Day (leftovers or takeout)
- Sun: Batch Cook Day
🔥 Featured Recipe: Turkey & Rice Soup (Instant Pot)
Servings: 6 | Protein: 25g | Time: 35 mins
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Use Sauté mode to brown turkey and veggies.
- Add broth, rice, and herbs.
- Seal → Manual (High Pressure) 10 minutes → Quick release.
- Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning. Serve with bread.
💡 Double and freeze half — perfect for Week 4 “Clean-Out-the-Fridge” night.
🥣 Prep Day Tips
- Cook turkey breast in the Air Fryer for juicy, flavorful slices
- Make a full batch of Turkey Chili and freeze half
- Prep stuffed peppers in advance — refrigerate or freeze uncooked
- Chop all veggies for quick access during the week
📘 More from Rossi Voss
- 100 Beginner's Air Fryer Rotisserie Recipes – Crispy, juicy poultry with minimal oil.
- 120 Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipes – Tender, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes.
- Stockpot Cookbook: 139 Simple and Hearty Recipes – Your go-to for soups, stews, and one-pot wonders.
➡️ Coming Next: Week 3 – Eggs & Dairy 🥚
Stay consistent. Eat well. And keep your kitchen simple!
— Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
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