The best collection of 150 Quick Healthy Dinner Ideas with simple ingredients and ready in 30 to 45 minutes.

If you need easy, quick healthy meals for dinner tonight that taste good and your family will actually eat, you have come to the right place!

Collage of 150 quick easy healthy dinner ideas.

Dinnertime doesn’t have to be stressful with these 150 quick healthy dinner ideas your family will love! They are perfect for busy weeknights!

I know your struggle! I don’t like “What’s for dinner?” question too. During the last 14 years of running this website, I have put a lot of effort in testing and creating weeknight dinners your family will actually want you to repeat!

Bookmark this link for “Shoot, what’s for dinner?” moments and let’s dive in!

Chicken Recipes

Baked feta chicken garnished with basil in a baking dish.
Baked Feta Chicken
5 from 10 votes
Baked Feta Chicken is easy chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy feta, tomato and garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Chicken meatballs served over brown rice.
Juicy Chicken Meatballs
Easy Chicken Meatballs Recipe made with 8 ingredients and baked to juicy, golden brown perfection in 30 minutes.
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Baked chicken tenders on a baking sheet.
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
These Baked Chicken Tenders are juicy, flavorful and healthy made with only 8 simple ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are great for lunch or dinner with any side dish!
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Chicken alfredo spaghetti squash halves garnished with parsley on a baking sheet.
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
5 from 24 votes
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash is comfort food made lighter and healthier. This dinner recipe is big on taste, but low on carbs without sacrificing flavor.
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Baked boneless chicken thighs garnished with parsley in a baking dish.
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
5 from 5 votes
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs flavorful and tender with a juicy middle. Easy to make with a 4 ingredient marinade, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Looking down on zucchini lasagna rolls with sauce in a baking dish.
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls Recipe
5 from 2 votes
Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Rolls made with 7 simple ingredients including creamy ricotta cheese and garden zucchini.
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baked chicken breast
Healthy Baked Chicken Breast
5 from 365 votes
This Healthy Baked Chicken Breast recipe is juicy, tender and ready with 5 minutes of prep. Perfect for meal prep or quick and easy dinner!
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Oven baked chicken thighs with crispy skin and garnished with parsley in a baking dish.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
5 from 38 votes
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe packs in garlic flavor, crispy skin and tender, juicy middle! They are ready in just 30 minutes.
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Healthy ground chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion on white plate.
Ground Chicken Burgers
5 from 56 votes
Juicy, moist, flavorful Ground Chicken Burgers with chicken breast just like my Ukrainian grandma used to make. Grill or pan fry year round.
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Healthy chicken nuggets on a plate with dipping sauce.
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
5 from 1 vote
Healthy Chicken Nuggets are made with 8 simple ingredients, coated in delicious breading and are baked instead of fried.
baked honey garlic chicken breast with healthy sauce
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
5 from 46 votes
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken breast made juicy with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. It's a restaurant quality easy Asian inspired dinner!
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Chicken with tomatoes and garlic in a skillet garnished with basil.
Simple Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
5 from 86 votes
Chicken and Tomatoes is a simple skillet with pan seared chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. Delicious, healthy summer dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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Lemon garlic chicken in creamy sauce with slices of lemon and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
5 from 5 votes
Lemon Garlic Chicken with tender, juicy chicken topped with a creamy lemon garlic sauce and completely ready in 35 minutes!
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Healthy chicken lettuce wraps with cashews and green onions served on a plate.
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
5 from 26 votes
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are 30 minute low carb appetizer or lighter main dish. Serve healthy lettuce wraps alone or over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice.
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orange chicken in a bowl with quinoa and sesame seed green onion garnish
Healthy Orange Chicken
5 from 4 votes
Healthy Orange Chicken is loaded with classic flavors of sweet and sticky orange sauce, easy to make and comes together in 30 minutes!
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Lemon pepper chicken with sliced lemons and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe made with juicy chicken coated in a rich, buttery sauce with a refreshing burst of lemon. Ready in 35 minutes!
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Lemon chicken and asparagus in creamy sauce with lemon slices in cast iron skillet.
Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
5 from 5 votes
Creamy Lemon Chicken and Asparagus is 30 minute one pan meal! Juicy chicken, tender asparagus in creamy lemon sauce for easy weeknight meal.
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Healthy One Pot Meals

These one pot meals prove that healthy dinner can be flavorful without washing 3 pots!

With one pan cooking it’s important to figure out the right combination of foods, so pasta doesn’t get mushy or meat not fully cooked.

I own two 6 quart Lodge dutch ovens and they are worth every penny! They last forever, are affordable and cook food evenly and very-very nicely. A must for a healthy cook!

Ground Turkey Hamburger Helper served on plates with forks.
Healthy Hamburger Helper
5 from 7 votes
Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper is made lighter and healthier with ground turkey and other 5 simple ingredients. Creamy, nostalgia-packed 30 minute pasta dinner.
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Deconstructed stuffed peppers served in a bowl with sour cream and parsley.
Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet
5 from 4 votes
Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet is a one pot meal, ready in 30 minutes and made with only 5 ingredients. It has all the traditional stuffed pepper flavors in fraction of the time!
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Pad Thai in a pot garnished with cilantro and lime. Napkin, limes and cilantro and a counter.
One Pot Pad Thai
5 from 6 votes
One Pot Pad Thai is a quick 30 minute meal with chicken, veggies, rice noodles, and the best sauce. It has 36 grams of protein!
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Chicken pasta primavera garnished with Parmesan cheese in a pot.
Chicken Pasta Primavera
5 from 3 votes
Chicken Pasta Primavera is a 30 minute, one pot meal in rich creamy sauce, with 43 grams of protein that your family will love!
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Lemon chicken orzo garnished with parsley in a Dutch oven.
One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo
5 from 4 votes
Easy One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo with juicy chicken, creamy orzo, and sneaked in vegetables ready in 35 minutes!
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spaghetti with meat sauce recipe
Easy Spaghetti Recipe
5 from 95 votes
10 minute Easy Spaghetti Recipe with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and Parmesan. It's quick and simple recipe for spaghetti everyone loves!
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healthy mac and cheese
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
5 from 209 votes
Easy Healthy Mac and Cheese recipe swaps out copious amounts of heavy dairy for lightened up options. It's easy to make in 15 minutes in one pot.
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One pot spaghetti in white pot.
One Pot Spaghetti Recipe
5 from 3 votes
One Pot Spaghetti is quick, easy, and on your table in 30ish minutes. Amazing flavor and minimal cleanup, perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
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Chicken quinoa chili garnished with cilantro in a pot with a spoon.
Chicken Quinoa Chili
5 from 7 votes
Chicken Quinoa Chili with beans, bell peppers, juicy chicken, savory spices, and an extra boost of protein. Just add your favorite toppings!
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One pot zucchini ricotta pasta with bacon garnished with basil.
One Pot Zucchini Ricotta Pasta with Bacon
5 from 10 votes
Creamy Zucchini Ricotta Pasta is the perfect summer mix of garden veggies, rich cheese, bacon, and fresh herbs. Easy one pot meal!
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ground turkey and broccoli pasta
Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
5 from 201 votes
One pot Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta made with turkey, broccoli, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. A healthy dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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Healthy Pizza and Pasta

Healthy chicken alfredo with broccoli and wrapped around a fork.
Healthy Chicken Alfredo
5 from 23 votes
Healthy Chicken Alfredo is creamy and rich with just a fraction of the calories and fat in restaurant's version. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Chicken spinach pasta in a white pot, pepper grinder and small bowl of chopped parsley.
Chicken Spinach Pasta
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta made with tender chicken, pasta, pesto and baby spinach! A flavorful and comforting dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Cottage cheese pizza crust with marinara, melted cheese and fresh basil on top.
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
5 from 14 votes
This 3 ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is so easy, tastes like real thin crust pizza and contains 20 grams of protein per serving!
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tuscan chicken pasta
Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
5 from 37 votes
This healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe is creamy, cheesy, and garlicky one pot meal that's packed with Italian flavors.
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Cottage cheese pasta served in a bowl garnished with basil and cheese.
Cottage Cheese Pasta
5 from 7 votes
Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta is quick, easy, and secretly healthy. Made with 5 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes.
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Caprese pasta with mozzarella and basil in a skillet.
Caprese Pasta
5 from 1 vote
15 minute Caprese Pasta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, coated in a simple olive oil dressing. Easy vegetarian weeknight meal!
Lemon chicken pasta garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe with tender, juicy chicken breast, pasta and light, flavorful lemon garlic sauce.
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Mongolian ground beef noodles with broccoli in a skillet with tongs.
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
5 from 6 votes
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick, protein-packed skillet meal that's full of flavor, super versatile, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Healthy Pesto Pasta Recipe
5 from 70 votes
Healthy Pesto Pasta recipe is simple to prepare in just over 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor from pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and Parmesan cheese.
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Shrimp spaghetti garnished with parsley and served in a skillet with tongs.
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe
5 from 7 votes
Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti in less than 30 minutes! This rich, decadent shrimp pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknight or a dinner party.
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Cottage cheese mac and cheese in a pot with wooden spoon.
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
5 from 2 votes
High protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is rich and creamy with 23 grams of protein and ready in 25 minutes. A family favorite in no time!
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Greek yogurt pizza crust with marinara and cheese slices on a plate.
Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough
5 from 9 votes
Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough made with 4 ingredients like Greek yogurt and all-purpose flour and packs 7 grams of protein. No yeast, no waiting and no resting the dough!
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Cottage cheese alfredo garnished with parsley in white skillet.
Cottage Cheese Alfredo
5 from 4 votes
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo packs 24 grams of protein thanks to creamy cottage cheese and no heavy cream in sight. It is ready in 15 minutes!
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Quick Soups and Stews

Healthy white chicken chili in bowl with avocado, cilantro and jalapeno.
Healthy White Chicken Chili
5 from 219 votes
Healthy White Chicken Chili recipe with chicken, white beans, corn, cumin, and yogurt. Ready in 30 minutes on the stovetop, slow cooker or Instant Pot!
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Marry me chicken soup garnished with basil in a bowl.
Marry Me Chicken Soup
5 from 5 votes
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, one pot meal with 41 grams of protein and all the sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and herb flavors you love from the viral classic!
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Creamy chicken enchilada soup garnished with avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno served in a bowl.
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
5 from 3 votes
This creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a quick weeknight dinner loaded with flavor. Each bowl has 24 grams of protein, which is more than the carbs!
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Healthy broccoli cheddar soup garnished with broccoli and cheese and served in a bowl with a spoon.
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
5 from 14 votes
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is thick and creamy without heavy cream or flour. Loaded with vegetables and ready in 30 minutes.
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Broccoli feta soup in a pot with ladle.
Broccoli Feta Soup
5 from 5 votes
Comforting 30 minute Broccoli Feta Soup combines fresh broccoli and hearty rice with onion, garlic, dill, and salty feta. Perfect for chilly days!
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chicken stew recipe
Chicken Stew
5 from 28 votes
This quick and easy one pot Chicken Stew is made with chicken, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth and garnished with fresh herbs.
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Bean mushroom soup with dill served in a bowl with a spoon.
Bean and Mushroom Soup
5 from 22 votes
Meat-free Mushroom Bean Soup is hearty, healthy and packed with flavor. You can make it on the stove, in a slow cooker or in an Instant Pot.
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Buffalo Chicken Chili in bowl with green onion, blue cheese and cornbread on a side.
Buffalo Chicken Chili
5 from 48 votes
Creamy and lighter Buffalo Chicken Chili made in Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stove. Packed with flavor, adjustable heat and crumbled blue cheese.
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Turkey taco soup with cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime served in a bowl.
Turkey Taco Soup
5 from 54 votes
Stovetop or slow cooker Turkey Taco Soup with ground turkey, beans, corn, and a perfectly seasoned broth. Hearty and filling 30 minute soup.
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Ground Turkey Stew with kale, beans and olives in white pot.
Ground Turkey Stew
5 from 37 votes
Mediterranean Ground Turkey Stew with cannellini beans, kale, olives and fresh herbs in a savory tomato broth. Delicious light stew!
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White pot of chicken noodle vegetable soup and wooden spoon in it.
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
5 from 12 votes
This Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup is pure comfort food made from scratch in 40 minutes. It is perfect on a cold winter night or year round because it's so delicious!
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Chicken vegetable soup in a bowl with a spoon.
Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe with chunky vegetables, tender chicken and thick, rich broth. It's the chicken soup that eats like a meal!
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Thai chicken butternut squash with red pepper, peanuts and cilantro in a bowl.
Thai Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
5 from 26 votes
Delicious Thai Chicken Butternut Squash Soup is loaded with tender chicken and Thai flavors. It's creamy and velvety yet dairy free!
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Vegetarian pasta fagioli in a bowl with a spoon with bread and parmesan cheese.
Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli
5 from 22 votes
This Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli is thick and hearty Italian pasta and bean soup with tender veggies. This classic stew is super easy to make with pantry staples in about 40 minutes!
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Tacos and Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love anything tacos and quesadillas?! This type of quick healthy dinner is always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Healthy meals that are loaded with veggies, protein and then wrapped in whole wheat or corn tortillas is a win in this mom’s book. Using brown rice adds complex carbs and using low sodium canned goods makes these family dinners super fast.

Baked tacos served with guacamole and pico de gallo on a platter.
Crispy Baked Tacos
5 from 3 votes
Crispy Baked Tacos with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melty cheese are an easy, mess-free dinner or party snack!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
5 from 32 votes
Make chicken tacos in Instant Pot in 30 minutes! Juicy, tender and flavorful Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos with only 3 ingredients!
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chicken tostadas
Chicken Tostadas
5 from 61 votes
Healthy 20 minute Chicken Tostadas with crispy baked tortilla shells topped with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado and crumbled cheese.
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Shrimp tacos with slaw and lime served on a plate.
15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos
5 from 174 votes
This 15 Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe with slaw and spicy juicy shrimp, wrapped in warm corn tortilla makes the best shrimp tacos on the web!
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Bang bang shrimp tacos with lettuce, red cabbage, jalapeno and sauce served on a plate.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
5 from 6 votes
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are creamy, sweet, spicy, and healthier than the Bonefish grill classic. You will have this 30 minute meal on repeat!
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Three fish tacos with taco sauce and fresh limes in blue bowl.
Best Fish Tacos Recipe
5 from 44 votes
The Best Fish Tacos Recipe with crispy battered fish, diced avocado, crunchy cabbage, and delicious, easy fish taco sauce. I promise, these fish tacos are better than any food truck!
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A stack of vegetarian quesadillas showing corn, black beans and melted cheese.
Vegetarian Quesadillas
5 from 46 votes
Easy and 100% customizable Vegetarian Quesadillas with black beans, veggies, a healthy amount of cheese and whole wheat tortilla.
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Ground chicken tacos with vegetables and mexican spices served in corn tortillas.
Ground Chicken Tacos
5 from 38 votes
The best Ground Chicken Tacos with juicy, flavorful taco meat and toppings cooked in one skillet, in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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ground turkey tacos
Ground Turkey Tacos
5 from 11 votes
These Ground Turkey Tacos are saucy, flavorful and oh so easy in 30 minutes. Even if you are more of a ground beef tacos family, everyone will ask you to make this ground turkey taco recipe again and again!
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Buffalo chicken tacos drizzled with blue cheese dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
5 from 15 votes
Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos filled with spicy chicken, veggies, and homemade blue cheese dressing. Healthy and ready in 30 minutes!
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A stack of chicken quesadillas garnished with lime.
Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
5 from 13 votes
Chicken Quesadillas with 7 simple ingredients, stuffed with super easy filling into a tortilla of your choice, then baked until cheesy and crispy!
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Ground Beef Tacos lined up with toppings
Ground Beef Tacos
5 from 2 votes
These Ground Beef Tacos are made with perfectly seasoned meat in a crunchy corn shell and topped with all the fixings. Ready in only 20 minutes this taco beef recipe is great for a simple and delicious dinner any day of the week.
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Chicken street tacos wrapped in tortillas with cilantro and guacamole.
Chicken Street Tacos
5 from 11 votes
Chicken Street Tacos with juicy chicken breasts coated in flavorful chicken marinade, grilled and served with your favorite toppings.
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Healthy, Easy Skillet Recipes

Skillets make the best healthy family dinners! You throw everything together and adjust the taste as you go.

They are so hard to screw up and are great for beginner cooks. And I also love that many can be made low carb and high in protein but can be served with a grain as well.

Tex Mex chicken and zucchini recipe with melted cheese and cilantro in blue skillet.
Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
5 from 544 votes
One pan 30 minute Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top.
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Basil Cashew Chicken
5 from 5 votes
Basil Cashew Chicken is an easy, healthy 30 minute dinner with veggies, chicken and nuts in a savory-sweet sauce. It has 32 grams of protein!
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Chicken enchilada skillet with melted cheese, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro.
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
5 from 2 votes
Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a 30 minute meal with veggies, beans, chicken, bold enchilada flavor, and 39 grams of protein. Everything cooks in one skillet!
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Pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet.
Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
5 from 3 votes
This Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a delicious 30 minute dinner, perfect for meal prep and packed with 34 grams of protein!
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Cilantro lime chicken rice skillet with linen towel around it.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Skillet
5 from 2 votes
Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Skillet is a 30ish minute, one pan meal with tender chicken, fresh cilantro, and lime. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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mexican chicken and rice
One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
5 from 33 votes
One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is easy skillet dinner made with pantry staples. Rice and chicken breasts are simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese and served with avocado.
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Taco skillet showing texture inside and spatula in it.
Taco Skillet
5 from 24 votes
Taco Skillet is everything you love about tacos in one pan. Easy, quick and healthy Mexican food you can make exactly the way your family likes it.
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Low carb ground turkey and zucchini skillet with pesto.
Low Carb Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
5 from 118 votes
One pan low carb Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with tomatoes and pesto ready in 30 minutes!
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Zucchini pizza skillet garnished with basil.
Healthy Zucchini Pizza Skillet
5 from 4 votes
This 30 minute Zucchini Pizza Skillet with ground turkey and melty cheese is a crustless, to-die-for skillet meal that packs 30 grams of protein!
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Sauteed chicken and mushrooms garnished with parsley in a skillet.
Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
5 from 6 votes
This Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe is a 30 minute dinner recipe that is easy, low carb and flavorful. Serve on its own or with your favorite side dish!
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Teriyaki chicken and cauliflower on a plate with white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe
5 from 36 votes
This Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe combines tender chicken, crispy cauliflower, and sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce.
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Caprese chicken, zucchini and tomato skillet with melted cheese, basil and balsamic glaze.
Caprese Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes Skillet
5 from 55 votes
Caprese Chicken Zucchini Skillet with chicken breast and diced zucchini cooked in fresh tomato sauce, topped with melted fresh mozzarella cheese and garnished with basil.
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Tex Mex sweet potato skillet garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado and green onion.
Tex Mex Sweet Potato Skillet
5 from 83 votes
Quick and easy Sweet Potato Skillet recipe loaded with seasoned potatoes, beans, peppers, and corn, finished with melted cheese and fresh lime juice.
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Mediterranean chicken skillet with peppers and olives in tomato sauce garnished with parsley.
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
5 from 6 votes
Easy Mediterranean Chicken skillet ready in under 40 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Chicken quinoa skillet with zucchini, broccoli and grape tomatoes.
Chicken Quinoa Skillet
5 from 34 votes
This Chicken Quinoa Skillet combines tender chicken, fresh garden vegetables and nutrient-dense quinoa for a healthy dinner.
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Skillet with ground turkey and potatoes with broccoli.
Ground Turkey and Potato Skillet with Broccoli
5 from 27 votes
This healthy Ground Turkey and Potato Skillet with broccoli makes for a nutritious, delicious, and nourishing one pan meal in around 40 minutes. It's gluten free, high fiber, high protein, and easy to make!
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Stir Fry and Curry Recipes

I don’t know about you but our family loves curry and stir fry. They make for perfect healthy dinner because they are usually loaded with crisp veggies which makes them super wholesome. Especially, when you make a homemade stir fry sauce to cook it in!

You can eat stir fry on its own for a low carb meal or with a side dish that is full of complex carbohydrates. Quick easy healthy meals are possible!

Beef stir fry served over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 53 votes
This Beef Stir Fry Recipe is loaded with juicy beef and crispy vegetables coated in easy stir fry sauce. 30 minute restaurant-quality dinner!
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Chicken cabbage stir fry garnished with green onions in a skillet with a spoon.
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
5 from 2 votes
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is easy, healthy 30 minute meal with 28 grams of protein. It's made with simple ingredients but big on flavor!
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Sausage stir fry with broccoli, onions, bell peppers and noodles in a wok with tongs.
Sausage Stir Fry
5 from 3 votes
30 Minute Sausage Stir Fry tossed with egg noodles, crispy vegetables, sausage rounds and easy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Chicken soba noodles stir fry garnished with peanuts and green onion in a skillet.
Peanut Chicken Soba Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 24 votes
Chicken Soba Noodles Stir Fry drenched in a savory peanut sauce and loaded with colorful veggies. 30 minute meal perfect for weeknights!
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Broccoli mushroom stir fry with peas and brown rice in a skillet with a spoon.
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry
5 from 17 votes
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry is vegan and healthy stir fry recipe with portobello mushrooms, peas, walnuts and brown rice. It's easy, filling, and drenched in flavor.
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Chicken asparagus stir fry garnished with sesame seeds in a skillet.
Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
5 from 6 votes
Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry with juicy chicken, tender asparagus, and coated in a savory sauce. It's ready in 25 minutes!
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coconut yellow chicken curry with rice
Yellow Chicken Curry
5 from 78 votes
Flavorful 30 minute Yellow Chicken Curry with tender chicken simmered in a robust sauce with coconut milk, yellow curry powder, and aromatics.
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chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe with rice and a healthy sauce
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 6 votes
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe ready in 30 minutes with lean chicken breast, crispy tender broccoli, and sweet tangy stir fry sauce!
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Healthy chicken stir fry garnished with sesame seeds and served over a bed of rice on a plate.
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry
5 from 52 votes
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe loaded with veggies and chicken coated in easy homemade stir fry sauce. 30 minute meal everyone will love!
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Buckwheat stir fry recipe with vegetables and feta in a skillet.
Buckwheat Stir Fry
5 from 21 votes
Buckwheat Stir Fry recipe is loaded with vegetables, and ready in 30ish minutes for a gluten free, nutrient and protein dense easy dinner!
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Thai chicken curry served on a bed of rice and garnished with basil on a plate.
Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
5 from 48 votes
Enjoy this creamy, rich, and aromatic Thai Chicken Curry recipe at home with just one pan, simple ingredients, and in under 30 minutes.
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Shrimp stir fry garnished with sesame seeds.
Shrimp Stir Fry
5 from 28 votes
This Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe is packed with juicy shrimp, crisp mixed vegetables, and a a simple, aromatic sauce. A quick, healthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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salmon stir fry
Salmon Stir Fry
5 from 43 votes
This 20 minute Salmon Stir Fry is a healthy, low carb dinner made with chunks of juicy salmon, crisp green beans, and earthy mushrooms coated in flavours such as lemon, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce!
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healthy beef and broccoli
Healthy Beef and Broccoli
5 from 25 votes
Easy to make Healthy Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is veggie packed with tender slices of beef then coated in a low sodium, low sugar flavorful sticky sauce. Your favorite Asian takeout now made healthier at home!
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Korean ground beef and rice bowls garnished with green onion.
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
5 from 90 votes
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls is a healthy ground beef recipe full of vegetables and Asian flavored sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Meals

Sheet pan chicken and veggies roasted on a baking pan.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
5 from 6 votes
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies is healthy weeknight dinner that's perfect for meal prep! Made in one pan for easy clean up, in 45 minutes.
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Sheet pan steak fajitas with lime and cilantro.
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
5 from 16 votes
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas with tender slices of beef, onions, bell peppers, and a simple seasoning for a quick, easy, family approved dinner!
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Sheet pan salmon and veggies.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
5 from 6 votes
Sheet pan salmon and veggies coated in honey garlic sauce, then baked in a sheet pan for a healthy easy dinner.
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One pan chicken and potatoes in baking dish with fresh parsely.
One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
5 from 40 votes
Easy to make One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with tomatoes, garlic, and oregano and ready in 35 minutes.
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Spatchcock chicken with vegetables on baking sheet.
Spatchcock Chicken
Juicy Spatchcock Chicken, golden potatoes and tender carrots are seasoned with flavorful spices and roast together in a one pan meal! Easy, delicious dinner!
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Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes and carrots in white baking dish.
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
5 from 63 votes
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes tossed with simple spices, garlic and oil. Then baked until chicken is juicy with crispy skin and onions are roasted.
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Sweet potato and eggs with grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and grape tomatoes.
Sweet Potato and Eggs
5 from 12 votes
Sweet Potato and Eggs is easy and delicious breakfast baked in one pan.
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Quick Dinner Salads

These salad recipes contain protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to qualify as a complete meal. Or you can add some easy protein like rotisserie chicken or canned tuna and a side of brown rice or quinoa to some.

Jennifer Aniston salad with chickpeas, feta cheese or my mint and parsley served in glass bowl with wooden spoon.
Jennifer Aniston Salad
5 from 6 votes
Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, vibrant, and delicious! It's easy to make in one bowl, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep.
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Serve them with whole grains and a side of veggies instead of salad for a change!

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chicken tostadas
4.98 from 43 votes

150 Healthy Dinner Ideas: Chicken Tostadas

By: Olena Osipov
These Chicken Tostadas are tasty, easy and kid approved. It is one of the best recipes in this collection of healthy dinner ideas your family will love.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 tostadas
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Equipment

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Ingredients 

  • 8 corn tortillas or tostada shells
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 4 medium avocados, diced
  • 3 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 15 oz can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded chicken, like rotisserie or chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup feta or Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Cooking spray, I use Misto
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Instructions 

  • Bake tostada shells: Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat and place tortillas in a single layer. Spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and a sprinkle of salt. Bake at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes per side.
  • Make guacamole salsa: Mix tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and lime juice.
  • Assemble tostadas: Top each shell with guacamole salsa, beans, chicken and cheese.
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Notes

  • I like making my own tostada shells, but you can use pre-made.
  • You can substitute refried beans for black beans.
  • In this recipe, adjust the amount of salt in the guacamole salsa to taste. Add more or less depending on the salt content in the homemade chicken, canned beans or store-bought tostada shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tostada, Calories: 391kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 451mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Comments

  4. 5 stars
    Thanks for sharing your salad recipies.Do you have simple one coz in Zambia,some of your ingredients are not found.

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  5. 5 stars
    Hello Olena: I made your lentils soup and it was a success among my family, I try to eat as much plant base i can and your wonderful recipes inspires me so much. I also want congratulate you for making your page so family oriented while involving your family, it’s cute 🥰

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  7. 5 stars
    I found your site about a month ago. I’m a working mom who is in school at night. Eating healthy has been difficult when I’m crunched for time. But then I found this amazing list of meals! I’ve made 11 of these meals in the past three weeks and my family is in love. My husband and my girls almost always go back for seconds. Having leftovers is awesome because it cuts down on how many meals I have to cook. And the best part is my hubby and I have both lost a few pounds. I have shared this site with many of my mom friends and they all love it too. Thank you so much!

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    1. Awe, this is the best compliment I could have ever received. SO SO happy to hear you love my healthy selection of dinner recipes! Good luck with school and all the best!:) Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  8. 5 stars
    dear olena,i am a type 2 diabetic on a limited income and i am trying to find something that is cost effective and good please help

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  9. 5 stars
    I am starting to cook dinners for my family I need to cook healthy which recipes are suitable for children but are easy enough to cook. Can you recommend any for me please.

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    1. Hi Ella. Yes, I can try. Depends how not picky your kids are. It’s really hard to say because what I might consider kid friendly, your kids won’t eat YET. Like do they eat quinoa? Salmon? You can start with Chicken and Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Veggie Mac and Cheese Muffins, Ground Chicken Burgers. I suggest you enter ingredient your kids like in a Search box at the top right hand corner of my website, like let’s say “pasta” or “chicken”, and see what your kids might like.:) Also, I shared my journey how I made my kids eat what we eat.:)

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  10. 5 stars
    I just stumbled upon your blog and oh my! Cannot wait to try these recipes! They look amazing and bonus for being clean!! Thanks!

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