There's a long list of things we'd love to accomplish: Achieving inbox zero, deep cleaning that catch-all junk drawer, and eating enough protein. The importance of this macronutrient has been drilled into us since middle school health class, but in practice, it's far more difficult to hit those recommended benchmarks as adults. And after a long day, it's even more challenging to dream up exciting high-protein dinner recipes , not to mention ones that are exciting and varied.

Grilled chicken gets very boring, very quickly. A dinnertime ruts call for a little inspiration, which is why we've rounded up nine high protein dinner ideas from some of the Internet's most creative recipe developers. All of them pack a major protein punch to fuel you through all of the 5-9 p.

m. activities after your 9-5, not to mention taste delicious. Even if your inbox is overflowing, this is one thing you can easily check off your list.

Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad One of our favorite ways to sneak more protein into our diet is with a dense bean salad filled to the brim with veggies and topped with a herbaceous, meal prep-friendly dressing. Cannellini beans, chickpeas, and deli turkey join forces with sweet potatoes and a handful of veggies to leave you satisfied for hours. One serving contains 31 grams of protein, so there's no need to reach for a second helping (although you'll probably want to).

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole Is there anything cozier than a plate of creamy enchiladas on.