For meat-based protein options, stick to chicken breast (which cooks in under 20 minutes), ground meats like ground turkey or ground beef (which is versatile and great in tacos, burritos, and nachos), or seafood like shrimp and cod. For plant-based protein options, tofu and canned beans are conveneient and cook quickly. Lentils can cook in under 30 minutes but many stores offer pre-cooked lentils making mealtime so easy!