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By Sidney Yang
Updated Apr 23, 2021
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Fast and Healthy dinner? Yes, it’s possible! We’ve all been there: On a busy weeknight, it seems almost impossible to have a healthy yet satisfying dinner without spending too much time on the stove or running outside to get these ingredients you’ve never heard of. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Delicious, healthy dinners can be crafted with minimum ingredients and a few pantry staples. Whether pork chops are calling your name, soup sounds ideal, or only chicken breasts will do, you can prep, cook, and have a healthy dish on the table in no time by choosing one of these quick dinner recipes that don’t skimp on taste.
Healthy Dinner Recipes: 22 Fast Meals for Busy Nights
1. Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Bold flavors star in this healthy one pot dinner, ready in 30 minutes. Al dente pasta is tossed with spicy grilled shrimps, tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. It will become your new favorite!
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2. Baked Honey Garlic Salmon
A whole salmon fillet coated in honey mustard garlic sauce gets baked in foil and broiled to a flaky finish. A quick healthy dinner ready in just 25 minutes!
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3. Baked Lemon Chicken with Veggies
Thanks to these baked chicken breasts with asparagus and potatoes now you can enjoy a no-fuss, healthy and nourishing dinner prepared in just one-pan.
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4. Roasted Chili-Lime Tilapia and Veggies
Fragrant spices and lime come together for a flavor explosion on the flakiest tilapia fillets ever. This is a super easy, quick, and healthy family meal for busy weeknights!
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5. Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Try this healthy low-carb option for a quick, light dinner that’s packed with flavor.
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6. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs
These honey dijon chicken and veggies foil packs make for a savory and nourishing dish, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
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7. Stir Fry Teriyaki Shrimp with Zucchini Noodle
A delicious, low-carb, healthy weeknight dinner made with spiralized zucchini and shrimp with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
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8. Pan-Seared Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce
Made in 25 min from start to finish, this healthy pan-seared tilapia recipe hits the sweet spot with its delicious tomato basil sauce.
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9. Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice
A nutritious blend of cauliflower, bell peppers, garlic, onion and smoked sausage is tossed with spices for a downright delicious dinner ready in just 20 minutes!
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10. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil with Pineapple
A no-fuss weeknight dinner with no clean up! This healthy lemon garlic butter salmon is a breeze to make and the method of cooking it all together in a foil pouch seals in moisture and keeps the sweet aroma intact.
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11. Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies
Hearty and deliciously nutritious, this sheet-pan chicken takes gourmet dinners to new levels. The perfect quick & easy dinner for tonight!
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12. Garlic Lime Chicken Tenders and Quinoa
A delicious, easy and healthy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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13. Zucchini Shrimp in Garlic Tomato Sauce
You know those times when you just need really comforting food and you need it really fast, right?
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14. Carrots, Bacon and Split Pea Soup
This carrots, bacon and split pea soup is a healthy dinner that warms you up, makes things easier in the kitchen and nourishes your body too!
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15. Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Carrots and Maple Dijon Potatoes
A flavorful dinner for two, you won't believe it takes so little time to make.
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16. Roasted Harissa Chicken Breasts
You only need five ingredients to create this spicy, healthy, low-calorie dinner with delightful oriental accents.
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17. One Skillet Chicken with Garlic Cajun Sauce
Once your crack the crisp skin, this chicken literally melts in your mouth.
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18. One Pan Pork Chops Quinoa
These one pan pork chops quinoa prove cooking a healthy dinner doesn’t have to be expensive or a giant time suck.
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19. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
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20. Chickpea Chicken Soup
A simple and comforting soup with tons of flavor.
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21. Balsamic Honey Skillet Chicken Legs
Makes for a crazy-easy dinner with a punch of flavor.
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22. Garlic Chicken with Spicy Tomato Sauce
A healthy family dinner full of flavors and ready in 30 minutes.
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