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Regardless of what “healthy” looks like for you, this collection of healthy dinner ideas has a variety of light, fresh, and nutritious recipes for you to feed your family!

Collage of healthy dinner recipes.

Healthy Dinners to Love!

While eating healthy may look different to various people, there are a few things we can all agree on. Being healthy does not mean these dinners taste like cardboard, require tons of ingredients or “odd” ingredients, or it will take hours to prepare.

When we are focusing on healthy dinner ideas we believe baked is better than fried and there is always room for more veggies! Our favorite veggie-packed dish is Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies.

We also know that fresh and “real food” ingredients are the way to go. We’ve rounded up a fabulous range of meals that will help you keep those healthy goals!

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Our Top 10 Healthy Dinner Picks

1 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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2 Baked Salmon Recipe

Main Course Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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3 Zucchini Boats Recipe

Main Course Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.97 from 51 votes
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4 Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a skinny version, which makes it even better!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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5 Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Main Course Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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6 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Main Course Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 7 votes
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7 Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Main Course Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 26 votes
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8 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Main Course Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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9 Roast Chicken Recipe

Main Course Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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10 Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Main Course Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 13 votes
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11 Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Main Course Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
5 from 25 votes
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12 Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Main Course Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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13 Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe

Salad Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

Recipe Video

4.96 from 100 votes
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14 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Main Course Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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15 Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Main Course Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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16 BBQ Chicken Salad

Main Course, Salad BBQ Chicken Salad
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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17 Chicken Caesar Salad

Salad Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 21 votes
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18 Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

Appetizer Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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19 Cobb Salad

Salad Cobb Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 12 votes
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20 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Salad Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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21 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Main Course Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Total Time: 41 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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22 Chicken Kabobs

Main Course Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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23 Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Main Course, Salad Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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24 Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups
Main Course Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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25 Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Main Course Green Chili Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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26 Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Main Course Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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27 Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 25 votes
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28 Steak Kabobs

Main Course Steak Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 7 votes
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29 Chicken Pesto Meatballs Recipe

Main Course Chicken Pesto Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 75 votes
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30 Taco Bowl Recipe

Main Course Taco Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 12 votes
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31 Burrito Bowl Recipe

Main Course, Salad Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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5 from 15 votes
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32 BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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33 Roast Turkey Recipe

Main Course Roast Turkey Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 8 votes
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34 Carnitas Recipe

Main Course Carnitas Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 8 votes
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35 Pepper Steak Recipe

Main Course Pepper Steak Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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36 Turkey Meatballs

Main Course Turkey Meatballs
Total Time: 28 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 12 votes
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37 Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe

Main Course Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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38 Sausage and Potatoes Recipe

Main Course Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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39 Carne Asada Recipe

Main Course Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 10 votes
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40 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Main Course Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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41 Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Main Course Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 21 votes
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42 Pesto Gnocchi Recipe

Main Course Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 13 votes
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43 Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Main Course Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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44 Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Main Course Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
4.79 from 14 votes
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45 Pesto Pasta

Main Course Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 13 votes
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46 Flat Iron Steak Recipe

Main Course Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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47 Fajita Recipe

Main Course Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 17 votes
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48 Pepper Steak Recipe

Main Course Pepper Steak Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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49 Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Main Course Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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50 Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Main Course Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
4.85 from 19 votes
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51 Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe

Main Course Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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5 Comments

  1. Jennie Y says:

    5 stars
    This baked chicken was exactly what I was looking for. Easy and delicious! I saved this collection of recipes too, thank you.

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  2. Sha says:

    5 stars
    I just saved these recipe ideas! We just tried the baked salmon and it turned out soooo good! I’m looking forward on making the chicken parmesan recipe next.

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  3. Allyson Zea says:

    5 stars
    So many great ideas! I can’t wait to try some of these recipes!

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  4. Zee says:

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing the healthy dinner ideas. I am really happy after reading your blog. Thanks a lot.

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  5. Jackie says:

    Hey Kristyn, I usually check your website for recipes. U have great appetising ideas and delicious dishes in your kitchen.I loved all of them . I only visit two websites for healthy dinner ideas that my family love . You should too go check this website managed by the dietitian and nutritionist – Laura Ashley -https://www.dinnerin321.com

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