Need some new dinner ideas to try out? Here are 47 insanely delicious, cheap, easy, and healthy dinner recipes that the whole family will love!
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I cannot go to bed without eating a filling dinner. I once forgot to eat dinner and just went to bed. I then remembered like 30 minutes later when my stomach wouldn’t stop growling, lol! But, as most of us are, I was too lazy to get up and walk back downstairs to make some food. So, I just ordered some takeout instead.
I’m not gonna lie, it was insanely good but, the same can be made at home that sometimes tastes even better. And, the great thing is, it’s all fresh and made with real ingredients. If you’re trying to cut out the habit of ordering takeout ( as am I) and eat healthier, home-cooked meals, then keep on reading.
I’ve gathered over 45 of the most delicious, easy, and healthy dinner ideas for you to make. These recipes are actually very simple and most of these can be made in less than an hour. From tasty salmon bits, teriyaki chicken, stuffed bell peppers, and hearty rice bowls, there is at least one recipe in here you’ll love!
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HEALTHY DINNER RECIPES
1. 15 MINUTE GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES
These delicious chicken bites are insanely easy to make. It’s seasoned to perfection and can be made using only one pan.
So no need to worry about doing a bunch of dishes, haha! It’s perfect for busy weeknights since it takes only 15 minutes to make.
Serve it with some rice and you’ve got yourself a tasty, effortless, dinner.
2. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL
If you’re craving a Mexican-inspired dish, then you need to try this out. It includes shredded chicken, rice, beans, corn, avocado, and a drizzle of cilantro lime dressing.
3. PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER
Preparing dinner could not be any simpler. This recipe is made on only one pan which means cleanup won’t be a trouble.
This one-pan meal includes roasted potatoes, garlic green beans, and parmesan-crusted chicken which come together to make a delicious dinner.
4. SAUSAGE AND VEGGIE SKILLET
We’ve got another one-pan dinner idea. This features lots of bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and cilantro.
It’s very colorful which is a plus for me because if it looks good, more often than not, I’ll eat it. And it comes together in only 30 minutes.
5. HEALTHY SESAME CHICKEN
Looking for healthy dinner recipes? Well, this one’s got the word healthy in its name and it is actually healthy and tasty.
It has lots of protein and is low in carbs. Serve with some quinoa and veggies for a filling meal.
6. BBQ CHICKEN SKEWER SALAD
How amazing does this look? This recipe includes chicken (obviously), corn, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, and a few other simple ingredients,
Once you have this, you’ll be wanting it ever night after that.
7. BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN
Yes, this recipe does taste as good as it looks! How do I know? Because my mom has made it many, many times for dinner.
This recipe is honestly so easy to make and includes lots of juicy chicken, vegetables, and a delicious black pepper sauce.
8. AIR FRYER SALON BITES
Love salmon? Then you are going to love this recipe too! The salmon is coated in a delicious lemony garlic butter that you won’t be able to resist.
They are made in the air fryer and take only 10 minutes! You can serve this in a salad or some rice. It pairs amazingly well with both.
9. STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH GROUND BEEF & BROWN RICE
If I could eat this through the screen, I would. These bell peppers are made with homemade tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, garlic, onions, paprika, ground beef, rice, and tomatoes.
Just looking at it is making my mouth water, lol!
10. TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
This recipe is insanely low in carbs and can be made in only 30 minutes. It includes chicken, zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, and lots of melty cheese.
This is great for the whole family or for a crowd.
11. GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN
This garlic parmesan chicken will be the best you’ve had. It has an insanely delicious sauce with lots of garlic, parmesan cheese, and a white wine reduction.
This is honestly perfect for date nights as well. Serve with some mashed potatoes and green beans for a hearty, healthy meal.
12. STREET CORN CHICKEN RICE
This is another fantastic-looking meal. It’s made with grilled chicken, Mexican street corn, cilantro, and rice. It’s incredibly filling and healthy.
This is completely customizable so you can add any other toppings you’d like.
13. ONE SKILLET SALMON WITH LEMON
I don’t know if I have mentioned this already but for the longest time, I thought orzo was just another kind of rice, lol! It’s not obviously, it’s just really small pasta.
Anyway, this recipe is made in only one pan and includes salmon, spinach, and Parmesan cheese making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
14. CROCKPOT CHICKEN POT PIE
Is there anything more comforting than a delicious bowl of chicken pot pie? It has lots of chicken and vegetables and is drenched in creamy chicken gravy.
You can serve this with a couple of biscuits on the side and wait for the compliments to come in.
15. ONE PAN “MARRY ME” CHICKEN ORZO
This recipe includes tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomato sauce, and delicious orzo. It comes together insanely fast and calls for only one pan because who has the time to do the dishes?
16. GROUND TURKEY TERIYAKI STIR FRY
Looking for healthy dinner recipes you can make in less than 30 minutes? If so, you need to try this 30-minute ground turkey teriyaki stir fry.
It is both sweet and savory and you can also meal prep this as well. So it is perfect for work lunches or just storing it for when you’re super busy.
17. ASIAN GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS
If you love meatballs, then you’ll definitely love this recipe. These turkey meatballs are coated in the most delicious sticky sauce you’ll ever have.
Serve with a bowl of rice and some vegetables and you are good to go!
18. STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE
Made with Italian sausage, peppers, salsa, rice, and melty cheese, is there a more tasty casserole dish you could ask for?
It is so incredibly filling and has LOTS of cheese. So, if you are a cheese fanatic, you need to try this out!
19. CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS
In search of a dinner that requires only a few simple ingredients? Well, look no further because these cheesy chicken crescent rolls are what you need.
Stuffed with a bunch of shredded chicken, delicious cheese, and the perfect amount of seasoning. You can serve this with a side salad or some veggies.
20. SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAP
I love wraps for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! They are so insanely good I literally cannot get enough of them.
This recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and includes black beans, corn, bell peppers, and a few other simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
21. HOT HONEY CHICKEN BOWL
If you love spicy, savory, and sweet all mixed into one, then this is your meal. It includes sriracha, honey, rice, carrots, zucchini, squash, avocado, and some lime.
You can of course, switch out the veggies if you don’t like them, it’ll still be just as delicious.
22. GREEK CHICKEN BOWLS
These Greek chicken bowls are incredibly flavorful and are packed with veggies. You can easily meal prep this recipe for work or busy weeknights.
It’s high in protein and includes tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, quinoa, lettuce, chicken, onions, and a few other ingredients that transform this dish into a delicious and hearty dinner.
23. JENNIFER ANISTON SALAD
If you love crunchy and plant-based meals, this is the one for you.
It has quinoa, chicken/vegetable broth, chickpeas (my favorite), cucumber, pistachios, feta cheese, and lemon dressing.
24. MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND ONION
This flavorful salad comes together in just 10 minutes! It’s perfect for when you’re too lazy to make an extravagant dinner or need a quick lunch.
It includes cucumber, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and is tossed with lime juice and olive oil.
25. SPICY SALMON BOWLS WITH COCONUT RICE
I love spicy food. Whenever I cook dinner, my parents tell to me just make it for myself because it’s too spicy for them, LOL! Oh, well I guess.
This spicy salmon bowl includes salmon (obviously), cucumber, sesame seeds, avocado, chives, rice, and a few other simple ingredients.
26. TUSCAN CHICKEN AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH
This dish is incredibly creamy, tasty, and very easy to make. It’s made with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Even the pickiest of eaters will love this.
27. SHEET PAN SHRIMP RECIPE
Made with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and shrimp, there is nothing quite like this dish. Cleanup is made easy since it requires only one sheet pan and about 20 minutes of your time.
Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!
28. TERIYAKI CHICKEN IN AIR FRYER
I love making food in air fryers because it requires very little oil and in my opinion, is a lot easier than taking out a pan and cooking.
This teriyaki air fryer chicken recipe is one I’m dying to try. It’s low in carbs, low in fats, and requires minimal effort.
You can serve it with a bowl of rice and some broccoli for an amazing weeknight dinner.
29. SWEET AND SPICY GROUND TURKEY & BROCCOLI BOWLS
This recipe is sweet, spicy, and insanely flavorful. It requires very minimal prep work and comes together very quickly.
Place the ground turkey and steamed broccoli on top of some rice and serve!
30. CRUNCH ROLL SUSHI BOWL
If you love the Sushi crunchy roll, then you’ll love this too!
It’s made with rice topped with imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, toasted panko crumbs, and topped with a drizzle of eel sauce and spicy mayo.
31. CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
This recipe is honestly so easy and delicious! It’s made with peppers, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese.
If you’re looking for healthy dinner recipes that are also very easy to make, then you need to try this out.
32. TORTELLINI CAPRESE SALAD
If you love pasta salads, then you need to try this out. It includes tomatoes, spinach, basil, and obviously tortellini. It requires very little effort and tastes amazing.
Just toss everything together with some seasonings and enjoy!
33. HEALTHY CHEESEBURGER BOWLS
You may be wondering why the word healthy and cheeseburger are in the same sentence, well I’m here to tell you, that’s exactly what this recipe is.
These cheeseburger bowls are actually healthy, filling, easy to make, and dietitian-approved. It includes tomatoes, dill pickles, banana peppers, sharp cheddar, ground beef, and fries.
34. SKIRT STEAK RICE BOWLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
If you are looking for filling, flavorful, and healthy dinner recipes, then these skirt steak rice bowls with chimichurri sauce are just what you need.
Your family will love you forever if you make this, lol!
35. ASIAN CHICKEN CRUNCH SALAD
Looking for recipes you can meal prep? This is a great one. It has lots of veggies, sesame chicken, and a peanut dressing that you’ll love.
It takes less than an hour to make and is only 422 calories, which is pretty great for a dinner.
36. SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH SPICY GINGER DRESSING
Love spring rolls? If so, you are going to really love this spring roll salad.
It’s made with rice noodles, sweet pepper, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, mint, cilantro, and a tasty spicy ginger dressing.
37. HIBACHI CHICKEN WITH FRIED RICE
My mouth is watering just by looking at it.
It includes lots of veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and peas. It also includes eggs and lots of delicious seasoning to make it flavorful.
38. SWEET CHILI SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS
As someone who does not even like asparagus, this recipe is changing my mind for sure.
If you want something quick and easy, this is the recipe you need to make. It’s all made on a sheet pan and takes less than 30 minutes.
Serve it with some rice and you’ve got yourself one tasty dish!
39. HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN
If you love chicken parmesan but are looking for a healthier version, stop your search because I’ve found it.
The chicken parmesan is baked instead of fried which makes it a lot healthier since you’re not using a ton of oil. Serve with some pasta and enjoy!
40. COCONUT CHICKEN RICE BOWL
Looking for delicious and healthy dinner recipes to try out? This coconut chicken rice bowl has everything you want and more!
It is packed with protein, is gluten-free, dairy-free, and is great for meal prep as well.
41. TOMATO SPINACH SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE
Pasta is easily my top two favorite meals. I could eat it every day for the rest of my life and I won’t be tired of it.
Spare 30 minutes of your life and make this incredible dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. It’s made with Italian sausage, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil.
42. CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL
This recipe includes cucumbers, chicken, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, cilantro, olives, red onions, and lots of flavorful seasonings.
You can also add some feta cheese and sliced almonds.
43. CILANTRO LIME PASTA SALAD
Here is another incredibly tasty and easy pasta salad recipe for all pasta salad lovers. It includes lots of veggies, avocado oil, and is coated in creamy cilantro lime dressing.
This makes for the perfect summer weeknight dinner.
44. EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
Egg roll in a bowl is incredibly easy to make (only 30 minutes!) and has lots of delicious veggies like shredded cabbage and carrots. It also has soy sauce and other Asian seasonings.
And my favorite part about this recipe is, it only requires one pan!
45. CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA
Chicken and pasta by itself is obviously a match made in heaven, mix in some veggies and you’ll have yourself an incredibly delicious and healthy dinner.
Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and serve!
46. BAKED CHILI LIME SALMON BOWL
This recipe includes lots of veggies, salmon, and avocado, and has a drizzle of tahini dressing.
This makes for a tasty, quick, and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
47. HEALTHY SPICY CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLE BOWLS
Last but not least, we have this amazing healthy spicy chicken and roasted vegetable bowls that you won’t get enough of.
It includes bell peppers, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and lots of chicken. It’s seasoned to perfection and is very high in protein.
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