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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!


1 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
5 from 19 votes
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2 Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
5 from 17 votes
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3 Zucchini Boats Recipe

Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
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!
Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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 healthy version, which makes it even better!
5 from 18 votes
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5 Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Learn how to perfectly cook spaghetti squash every time with this fabulous recipe! Tender strands of spaghetti squash mixed with cheese, tomatoes, and a little bit of basil, both healthy and delicious!
5 from 5 votes
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6 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
5 from 7 votes
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7 Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
5 from 26 votes
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8 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
5 from 16 votes
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9 Roast Chicken Recipe

Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
5 from 15 votes
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10 Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Total Time: 35 minutes
Baked teriyaki chicken is smothered in a sweet and tangy homemade sauce and baked in the oven in under 30 minutes!
5 from 13 votes
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More Healthy Dinner Ideas

11 Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Slow cooker roast chicken takes 5 minutes to prep then the crock pot does all of the work – the result is effortlessly flavorful!
5 from 25 votes
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12 Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Baked Bruschetta Chicken is marinated in Italian dressing and topped with cheese. It is simple and delicious!!
5 from 6 votes
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13 Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe

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

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This delicious copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad is topped with breaded chicken and tossed in a flavorful Asian dressing!
4.96 from 100 votes
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14 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
5 from 1 vote
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15 Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
The tender chicken and flavorful sauce with yummy veggies made this stir fry dish a keeper, and I’m already anxious to try it again.
5 from 10 votes
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16 BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad
Total Time: 20 minutes
Dressed in ranch and BBQ sauce, this hearty BBQ chicken salad is packed with flavor for a yummy summer dish!
5 from 4 votes
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17 Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time: 45 minutes

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This chicken caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
5 from 21 votes
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18 Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Deliciously crispy baked chicken wings have endless possibilities. Bake in the oven, and dip in your favorite sauces!
5 from 11 votes
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19 Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This simple cobb salad is so full of tasty ingredients it's a meal all on its own. It is quick to make and utterly delicious.
5 from 12 votes
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20 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Waldorf salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing, it's perfect for any lunch, dinner, or appetizer.
5 from 21 votes
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21 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Total Time: 41 minutes
Chicken Souvlaki is a savory kabob infused with Greek flavors. With marinated chicken, onions, and peppers, it's hearty and delicious.
5 from 12 votes
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22 Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
Mouth-watering chicken kabobs are loaded with veggies for the ultimate sweet and savory grilled summer dish.
5 from 10 votes
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23 Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This Chicken burrito bowl is so easy and adaptable to your taste. It is a light, healthy, and filling meal!
5 from 10 votes
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24 Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups
Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Zucchini Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups are cheesy & comforting. This easy dish only needs six ingredients & takes only 30 minutes to make!
5 from 12 votes
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25 Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Green Chili Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Green chili chicken is easy and delicious. Topped with cheese and green chili sauce guarantees it will become a new favorite in no time!!
5 from 17 votes
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26 Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Baked chicken nuggets are easy to make and packed with flavor. Tastier than the frozen options, they are flavorful and healthy!
5 from 12 votes
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27 Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
5 from 25 votes
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28 Steak Kabobs

Steak Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes

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Easily grill up perfectly tender and flavorful steak kabobs packed with your favorite veggies all summer long!
5 from 7 votes
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29 Chicken Pesto Meatballs Recipe

Chicken Pesto Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Homemade Pesto Chicken Meatballs are so juicy, flavorful, and work great on their own or served over pasta!
5 from 76 votes
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30 Taco Bowl

Taco Bowl
Total Time: 40 minutes

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This quick & simple taco bowl is filled with fresh ingredients and topped with a creamy cilantro dressing. It's a perfect taco twist.
5 from 12 votes
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31 Burrito Bowl Recipe

Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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This simple burrito bowl is packed with flavor for a quick, easy, and healthy lunch or delicious dinner. These tasty bowls whip up in minutes!
5 from 15 votes
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32 BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Baked BBQ Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and smothered in homemade barbecue sauce. They are so easy to make for a weeknight family dinner!
5 from 14 votes
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33 Roast Turkey Recipe

Roast Turkey Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

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Directions for a perfectly roasted and seasoned turkey every time. Herb-glazed roast turkey is a juicy, moist show-stopper.
5 from 8 votes
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34 Carnitas Recipe

Carnitas Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes

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This carnitas recipe takes minutes to prep and is great in tacos, bean burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and more!
5 from 8 votes
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35 Pepper Steak Recipe

Pepper Steak Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Steak strips and vegetables smothered in a peppery oriental sauce, and served over steamed rice. 
5 from 10 votes
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36 Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs
Total Time: 28 minutes

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Turkey meatballs can be enjoyed over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner in minutes!
5 from 12 votes
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37 Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe

Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Simply sweet and savory teriyaki pork chops make the perfect dinner recipe and are ready in only 20 minutes!!
5 from 17 votes
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38 Sausage and Potatoes Recipe

Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
This hearty Italian Sausage and Potatoes bake deliciously savor and filling! It is simple, easy, and loaded with flavor.
5 from 9 votes
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39 Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

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Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
5 from 11 votes
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40 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner. This takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family! 
5 from 1 vote
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41 Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Baked chicken parmesan is one of the easiest dinner ideas you'll ever try!! It's covered with melted cheese and great served over pasta!
5 from 22 votes
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42 Pesto Gnocchi Recipe

Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This bright and fresh pesto gnocchi will become your go-to summer meal. It's bold, full of flavor, and so delicious!
5 from 13 votes
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43 Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Delicious pesto chicken Florentine is simple, yet packed with big flavors. Pesto and homemade alfredo combine for a tasty combination!!
5 from 3 votes
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44 Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
4.79 from 14 votes
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45 Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
5 from 13 votes
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46 Flat Iron Steak Recipe

Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This flat iron steak recipe is marinated and grilled for a sweet and savory flavor explosion and a perfectly tender steak. 
5 from 1 vote
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47 Fajita Recipe

Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

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Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
5 from 17 votes
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48 Pepper Steak Recipe

Pepper Steak Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Steak strips and vegetables smothered in a peppery oriental sauce, and served over steamed rice. 
5 from 10 votes
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49 Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Tender and flavorful turkey meatloaf is a lighter take on a best-loved comfort food classic – simply mix and bake!
5 from 1 vote
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50 Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
If you love Asian food, you'll love this simple and delicious Pork and Broccoli Stir-fry!! It is PACKED with flavor!!
4.85 from 19 votes
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51 Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe

Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
Try making either of these Healthy Flatbread Pizzas! Chicken Pesto Pizza and Buffalo Chicken pizza – BOTH full of flavor and low on calories!
5 from 11 votes
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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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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.

  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.

  3. Allyson Zea says:

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

  4. Zee says:

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

  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