Healthy Dinner Recipes Roundup
Make this weeks meal planning a breeze with this huge list of easy and healthier dinner recipe ideas.
Everyone will fall in love with this Chicken Stroganoff. Its easy, quick and thoroughly yummy. No one will know that this is actually a healthy chicken recipe thats ready in 30 minutes.
The Easiest Slow Cooker or Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
Skip the hot grill and make delicious, sweet, and tender barbecue pulled chicken in your slow cooker! Just throw a few ingredients right in the pot and let your crock pot or instant pot do the rest. Yum!
NOTE: Sometimes Ill make a big batch of the shredded barbecue chicken and serve it with corn on the cob or roasted sweet potatoes. Other times Ill use the pulled chicken to top pizzas for the best ever at-home barbecue chicken pizzas. We also top salads with this pulled barbecue chicken . And sometimes Ill make these yummy barbecue chicken sandwiches, topped with coleslaw, for a hearty and delicious BBQ chicken sandwich. Any way I serve it, everyone in the family approves!
Baked Chicken Tenders
Make room in your monthly meal rotation for these baked chicken tenders ASAP! Just 7 ingredients and 30 minutes from start to finish. These chicken tenders are quick and easy to throw together. Your family will love the familiar flavors of Cheez-Its and pretzels!
Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Soup
10 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Pan Seared Red Snapper with Mango Salsa
3-Ingredient Trader Joes Thai Coconut Curry Chicken
Salmon Healthy Dinner Ideas
Salmon is a treat because of its price. I truly believe in eating wild salmon vs. farmed. These healthy salmon recipes are ready in under 30 minutes. And again, serve them with a whole grain and a side of veggies instead of salad for a change: corn, asparagus, butternut squash and cauliflower.
Check out these 15 healthy salmon recipes that you will want to make again and again.
Easy Baked Salmon in Foil with simple seasonings in 20 minutes. Healthy, moist and delicious meal even picky eaters will enjoy. Flake up cold leftovers and use instead of tuna in this tuna salad recipe.
Grilled Watermelon And Steak Salad
- 1 c. fresh mint, leaves torn
- 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 small bunch arugula, thick stems discarded
Directions:
Per serving: 361 calories, 18 g fat , 28 g protein, 346 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 16 g sugar, 4.5 g fiber
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Crockpot Recipes For Easy Dinners
Have dinner cooking in your crockpot all day for the EASIEST dinner ever! You can usually prep this the night before and have it cook overnight or while you’re at work.
Usually all you have to do with crockpot meals is assemble the ingredients and dump into your slow cooker. The meal will cook on low for 8 hours and then most of the legwork is already done for you. Add in fresh veggies at the last minute if you’d like and dinner is on the table in a flash!
Butternut Squash Lentil Dal // Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
Steak Frites With Herb Mustard

Indulge your craving for this classic combination of beef and potatoes with this lightened-up version. The oven-baked fries will save significant calories, and a lean cut of flank steak, with excess fat trimmed away, will deliver a healthy dose of protein.
Get the Recipe: Steak Frites With Herb Mustard
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Corn Chowder Con Chile Poblano
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Per serving: 135 calories, 4 g fat , 4 g protein, 20 g carb, 403 mg sodium, 1 g sugars, 4 g fiber
Recipe courtesy of Brown Sugar & Vanilla.
Easy Dinner Ideas For When You Have A Jar Of Marinara
I love to make homemade marinara sauce when I have the time, but on busy weeknights, the jarred stuff can really come in handy. For instance, it gives you a head start on making these healthy dinner recipes:
Banh Mi SandwichHeads up: youll need to make the pickles for this recipe a day or two in advance. Once you make them, though, this crave-worthy sandwich will come together quickly. Sear the tofu in a hot skillet and stuff it into baguette with the pickles, cilantro, and a good slather of mayo. Drizzle with sriracha before you eat.
Chickpea Salad SandwichThis recipe is one of my go-to easy dinner ideas in the spring, when I often have crisp veggies like radishes and cucumbers on hand in the fridge. Its my vegan version of a pan bagnat, made with a briny chickpea salad, fresh basil, olives, and blanched green beans.
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Rhubarb And Citrus Salad With Black Pepper Vinaigrette
- 3 oz. baby spinach
- 2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed
- 1/4 c. toasted pistachios, chopped
- 1 oz. ricotta salata, shaved
Directions:
Per serving: 280 calories, 19.5 g fat , 5 g protein, 380 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber
Recipe courtesy of Good Housekeeping.
Crock Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chili
- 12 leaves of bibb, butter, or romaine lettuce
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Directions:
Per serving: 297 calories, 11 g fat , 33 g protein, 15 g carb, 696 mg sodium, 11 g sugars, 1 g fiber
- 30 dumpling wrappers
Directions:
Per serving: 48 calories, 1 g fat , 3 g protein, 4 g carb, 87 mg sodium
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+ Quick Healthy Dinner Ideas
Finding quick healthy dinners that you and your family ACTUALLY love is essential for a wholesome lifestyle. From tacos to pizza, to hearty bowls and casseroles, this recipe roundup is focused on comforting, nourishing foods! Heres what youll find in this guide:
When life gets busy, almost one-pan/sheet pan dinners like this Baked Chicken With Turmeric Sauce become staples. And good thing, because this recipe is creamy, savory goodness on a plate!
Instant Pot Shrimp And Broccoli
Don’t like salmon? How about shrimp healthy dinner recipes? This Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli recipe is the perfect recipe to whip up on a busy weeknight. Served on rice, or cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, this recipe is one that you’re going to want to make again and again.
Get our recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli.
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Copycat Wendy’s Chili Recipe
Thanks to a clear list of ingredients on the Wendy’s website, it was easy to put together this recipe. According to the list, Wendy’s chili has a chili base, tomatoes, chili beans, pink beans, kidney beans, onions, celery, green peppers, ground beef, chili pepper, garlic powder, and spices. While the recipe also has sugar and modified corn starch in it, we knew that you can have a delicious chili without either of those additives, so we didn’t bother adding them to my version.
Get our recipe for Copycat Wendy’s Chili Recipe.
Zucchini Carbonara With Bacon

To lighten the dish, we’ve added a good amount of zucchini, which is cut in long, thin ribbons to mimic the shape of the pasta and help you cut back on the overall quantity of noodles. Beyond cutting calories, though, it adds a nutty sweetness to this classic for a healthy, hearty upgrade.
Get our recipe for Zucchini Carbonara With Bacon.
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Quick And Easy Vegetarian Dinners
A simple recipe for Italian Baked Beans, made with cannellini beans, kale, and your favorite homemade -just 10 minutes of hands-on time before baking in the oven until golden and bubbling. A delicious vegetarian main!
Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic and Sage. A simple EASY dinner that can be made in under 30 minutes.
A Korean recipe for Vegan Jackfruit Bulgogi and the most flavorful sauce. Create a vegan Bulgogi Bowl with rice, veggies and kimchi!
Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Butternut Risotto with Leeks and Spinach made with very little fuss, in your Instant Pot pressure cooker. Vegan-adaptable and Gluten-free.
Healthy veggies layered with tortillas, cheese and slathered with our 5-minute enchilada sauce . Add ground meat or chicken. Only 25 minutes of hands-on time before it goes into the oven to bake!
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How To Choose Quick Dinner Ideas
Knowing what to make for dinner is probably the toughest part of dinner itself. Either you don’t know what you’re craving or you’re worried it’s going to take too long. Well, never fret with these strategies!
Asian Beef Noodle Soup
The slow-cooker soup here takes a rich ginger and soy-spiked broth with chunks of fork-tender beef, a tangle of springy noodles, andâfor a fresh, high note to pair with the dark, brooding onesâa pile of fresh bok choy. This is no appetizer soup this is a full-on meal.
Get our recipe for Asian Beef Noodle Soup.
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Salmon And Asparagus Foil Packs With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Whip up something quick and delicious tonight! Salmon and asparagus are baked together with a rich buttery sauce in individual foil packs. The bright lemon flavor pair perfectly with butter, and garlic adds a pungent touch to this wonderful care-free dinner. This easy oven baked salmon in foil recipe is a winner! Get the recipe
Baked Salmon Cake Balls With Rosemary Aioli
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions:
Per serving: 173 calories, 6.7 g fat , 20.5 g protein, 8.6 g carb, 6011 mg sodium, 3.3 g sugars, 1.2 g fiber
Recipe courtesy of Orchids + Sweet Tea.
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Slow Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken
- 1 Tbsp gluten-free hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Cooking oil spray
Directions:
Per serving: 328 calories, 8 g fat , 38 g protein, 25 g carb, 845 mg sodium, 24 g sugars, 1 g fiber
Vegan Enchiladas With Lentils And Sweet Potato

- 12 corn tortillas
Directions:
Per serving: 217 calories, 2 g fat , 9 g protein, 44 g carb, 2397 mg sodium, 13 g sugars, 11 g fiber
Recipe courtesy of Brown Sugar & Vanilla.
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Easy Stir Fries And Skillet Dinners
Speaking of one pot recipes, stir fries and skillet dinners are similar concepts but don’t involve pasta. Again, you’re taking a bunch of protein, sometimes a starch and lots of veggies and adding a sauce to make dinner in less than 30 minutes.
I like to buy some pre-chopped veggies or pre-marinated chicken, beef or shrimp to save on prep time and then I just saute everything up!
I’ve listed some low carb dishes below where you have the option to cook the rice separately, and I’ve also got some chicken teriyaki bowls where the rice cooks alongside the chicken and veggies. These easy dinners come together in a flash! And if you’re looking for more skillet meals be sure to check out this other skillet recipes post with more ideas!
Italian Chicken Skillet // Cashew Chicken
Healthy Tacos & Burritos
Kids love anything tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Just like they love anything muffins. Cant get away from cheese when making those. I try to use a bit less of quality natural or organic cheese. And load these finger foods with veggies, protein and wrap in whole wheat or corn tortillas. Easy and healthy!
If your midday meal is a struggle, check out these easy lunch ideas!
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