26 Simple Healthy Dinner Recipes

Are you tired of resorting to takeout or frozen meals after a long day of work? Look no further! Eating healthy doesn't have to be a chore, and preparing delicious, nutritious meals doesn't have to take up all your time. With these easy and healthy dinner recipes, you can enjoy flavorful and wholesome meals that won't break the bank or leave you with a pile of dishes to clean. From quick and easy shet pan meals to hearty soups and stews, these recipes will make healthy eating a breeze, even on the busiest of weeknights. Get ready to feel energized and satisfied with these tasty and nutritious recipes.

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Sweet and tender gluten free Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce and you'll love how easy it is to make.

Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa

Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa are a fresh and easy take on the 30 minute or less dinner. They are easy to make, use minimal ingredients and are full of fresh flavor. Tender and juicy marinated pork makes this a favorite in our house.

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low carb weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce made with sesame oil, coconut aminos, and garlic.

The Best London Broil Recipe

Have trouble cooking your London Broil? Is it always tough and tasteless? If so, you will love this Tender London Broil. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time.

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week.

Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

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Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love.

Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

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Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is an easy 7 ingredient meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The tender salmon is coated in a sticky maple glaze and cooks on a sheet pan with broccoli and baby potatoes for an easy one-pan dinner.

Spicy Blood Orange Chicken

Spicy and sweet this juicy Blood Orange Chicken is loaded with flavor. It's roasted in the oven with potatoes, onions, and fresh blood oranges. It's a sheet pan, one-pan dinner!

Caprese Chicken

This Easy 5-ingredient Caprese Chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe has only 5 ingredients and is made in one pan.

Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.

Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fit Whole30, paleo, or keto diet.

Baked Teriyaki Salmon

This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Pair it with your favorite side for a healthy and hearty meal the whole family will love.

Easy Beef Curry

Easy Beef Curry is full of smoky, spicy flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes by using curry paste. The sauce tastes like it's been cooking all day.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Pork Tacos

These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are perfect for a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner. They are packed with flavorful Mexican spices, tender pork, and topped with all of your favorite taco toppings. Load them up with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime, and avocado crema.

Tortellini Soup with Sausage

This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure.

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the entire family will love. This hearty dish comes together quickly and has tender chicken covered in a sweet and savory sauce.

Spicy Tomato Soup

This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it's surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few ingredients and about 30 minutes!

Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash

This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further!

Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks

This easy five-ingredient Chicken Drumsticks recipe is tasty and simple and your entire family will love them! The crispy skin holds the moisture in, giving way to the tender meat that is juicy and flavorful thanks to a simple marinade made with tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic.

Sausage and Bean Soup

Craving soup to warm your bones this winter? Try this easy Sausage and Bean Soup for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It's full of protein, spices, and vegetables.

Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It's easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I've made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.

Chicken Curry

Coconut Curry Chicken in a cast iron pan — Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

This Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans. It's easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts

I know you are all super busy so I have a quick and easy dinner for you! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork will be a hit with your family, I promise. It takes a little bit of extra effort at the end to brown it in the oven but those crispy, sweet bits on top are worth it.

Easy Balsamic Chicken

Easy Balsamic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. The tomatoes and balsamic vinegar make a delicious sauce, and you'll have a healthy and filling dinner in no time.

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25 Healthy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes

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Easy grilled chicken tenders, simply marinated and grilled in the pan or on a grill. Perfect for serving as they are, sliced on a salad or in sandwiches. Either you marinade them for hours, or just for 30 minutes before cooking, the grilled strips will still be moist and wonderful. 25 Healthy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes

30 Foolproof Soups for Easy Winter Dinners

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