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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!
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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1 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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!
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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.
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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.
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4 Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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24 Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
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!
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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!!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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36 Easy Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Easy Turkey Meatballs Recipe
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!
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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This baked chicken was exactly what I was looking for. Easy and delicious! I saved this collection of recipes too, thank you.
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.
So many great ideas! I can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
Thanks for sharing the healthy dinner ideas. I am really happy after reading your blog. Thanks a lot.
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