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    Healthy Family Dinner Recipes

    You are going to want to bookmark these Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas. This collection features quick and easy meals that all come together in under 30 minutes, making them the perfect recipes to turn to when you are short on time but still want to deliver a healthy dinner to your family.

    You are going to want to bookmark these Healthy Dinner Ideas! All of these quick and easy dinner recipes come together in under 30 minutes and are made with easy-to-find, wholesome ingredients.

    Struggling with the age-old dinner dilemma of What to make for Dinner? I have you covered with the ultimate quick and healthy dinner recipes that anybody can make.

    No matter what you are in the mood for, or what you have on in your pantry, you will find an easy healthy meal that will satisfy your craving AND it will be on the table in under 30 minutes.

    Why You Will Love These Quick & Healthy Meals

    • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
    • Wholesome, Family Meals
    • Picky-Eater Approved
    • Perfect for Any Skill Level
    • No Exotic Ingredients Needed

    The Ultimate Quick & Healthy Dinner Ideas

    Browse through over 50 simple dinner recipes. From stir-fries to one-pot dinners to skillet dinners to simple baked recipes, these recipes are guaranteed to deliver a fast and flavorful dinner, even when you have limited time.

    Shrimp stir fry served on top of rice with fresh broccoli in background.

    1. Shrimp Stir Fry

    Do you have 15 minutes? That is all the time you need to whip up this easy dinner recipe! This healthy stir-fry is the perfect quick recipe to enjoy on a busy night.

    Bowl of creamy, cheesy taco pasta in white bowl topped with avocado.

    2. Taco Pasta

    Two favorites combine to create a cozy one-pot dinner. This delicious recipe is guaranteed to earn a permanent spot on your rotation of easy weeknight meals.

    Close up of Asparagus Stir Fry served over rice.

    3. Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Easy, healthy, family-friendly, and on the table in 15 minutes. What more could you ask for when it comes to a weeknight dinner recipe?

    Bowl of Moo Goo Gai Pan served with rice and hot sauce.

    4. Moo Goo Gai Pan

    If you're hungry for takeout, skip the wait (and the delivery fee) and whip up this copycat version of Moo Goo Gai Pan. It is packed with fresh veggies and an easy crave-worthy sauce, and the whole meal comes together faster than take-out.

    Saute pan with hunan beef.

    5. Hunan Beef

    Lower in fat, calories, and sodium than take-out, you can feel good about eating this simple dinner featuring lean beef and veggies! So much flavor and so easy to throw together!

    Bowl of Homemade Hunan Chicken served over rice and topped with minced green onion.

    6. Hunan Chicken

    This quick and easy dinner recipe recreates a Chinese-American restaurant favorite in under 30 minutes. And that sauce is phenomenal! Perfect for any night of the week.

    Skillet with chicken, tomatoes, green beans, and tomatoes.

    7. Chicken and Green Bean Skillet

    This one-pot chicken recipe with vegetables takes less than 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its fantastic flavor!

    Skillet with ground turkey with taco seasoning and veggies.

    8. Turkey Taco Skillet

    This low-carb skillet is loaded with veggies, protein, and flavor! It is an easy dinner recipe that never disappoints--even if you aren't low-carb.

    Honey Lemon Chicken Breast in Nonstick Skillet

    9. Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet

    This one-pan skillet recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver. With just a handful of ingredients and less than 20 minutes, this simple, healthy recipe is about as easy as dinner gets!

    Mixture of portobello mushrooms and onions and peppers for Vegetarian fajitas in cast iron skillet.

    10. Vegetarian Fajitas

    Not only is this veggie-packed dinner recipe light, flavorful, and ready in less than 30 minutes, but this simple meal also satisfies both vegetarians and meat-eaters!

    Sloppy Joe mixture on Sesame Bun.

    11. Healthy Sloppy Joes

    Skip the premade sauce and quickly whip up a better-for-you, tastier version of a family-favorite dinner. Your tastebuds and waistline will thank you!

    Plate of chicken and bok choy stir fry topped with cilantro.

    12. Chicken & Bok Choy Stir Fry

    So much flavor and nearly IMPOSSIBLE to mess up! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a simple sauce cook up together in just one pan for a quick meal you’ll be crazy about.

    Bowl of orange chicken served over rice

    13. Orange Chicken

    Bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, this simple 30-minute dinner recipe is a great way to add flavor to your weeknight routine. Have an Instant Pot? Try out Instant Pot Orange Chicken.

    Bowl filled with homemade hamburger helper

    14. Homemade Hamburger Helper

    This quick and easy dinner recipe leaves the processed ingredients on the shelf, yet comes together just as quickly to deliver a tastier, healthier version of a childhood favorite. You may also want to try Instant Pot Hamburger Helper.

    Skillet with Creamy Chicken Cajun Pasta topped with green onions.

    15. Cajun Chicken Pasta

    This one-pot pasta recipe comes together fast to deliver a hearty, slightly spicy, and oh-so-creamy family meal. And I love the minimal clean-up!

    Baked Pesto Chicken topped with fresh grape tomatoes and basil on white plate.

    16. Pesto Chicken

    This quick and easy recipe uses a couple of boldly flavored ingredients to transform chicken into a company-worthy dinner with very minimal effort.

    Skillet with Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans, and Chicken.

    17. Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet

    This is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. It is made in one pan, ready in 30 minutes, uses inexpensive ingredients, and is loaded with flavor, fiber, protein, and nutrients. Even the picky eaters get excited about this simple meal!

    Homemade Chicken Tenders on platter.

    18. Baked Chicken Tenders

    Whether you're feeding kids, or just feeling young at heart, there's no denying that this healthier version of a fast-food favorite is a favorite family meal. Try out Air Fryer Chicken Tenders as well.

    Sliced Chicken Katsu on plate served with rice and shredded cabbage.

    19. Chicken Katzu

    Your whole family will fall in love with these crispy baked chicken cutlets. This fast meal puts a sophisticated spin on chicken tenders, complete with a flavorful dipping sauce. And it couldn't be easier to make.

    Chicken Cordon Blue on white plate

    20. Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Keep this six-ingredient easy dinner recipe in your back pocket for whenever you want a simple, flavorful meal in a flash.

    Beef and Broccoli in white bowl topped with sesaame seeds

    21. Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli

    For a fraction of the price of take-out and in the same amount of time, you can make a tastier, healthier version of a favorite take-out meal. You can even cook rice at the same time to really make dinner fast!

    Taco Meat in skillet with wooden spoon

    22. The Best Taco Meat

    This recipe is not only versatile, but it is also a fast and easy, kid-friendly dinner! You likely will be putting this simple meal on a weekly rotation.

    White Bowl filled with peanut noodles topped with fresh vegetables and limes on the side

    23. Thai Noodles

    You're 15 minutes from having a plate of this inexpensive and satisfying dish on the table! It is made with easy-to-find ingredients, is filled with tons of fresh veggies, and features a ridiculously delicious peanut sauce.

    Bufflalo Chicken Salad with creamy ranch and crumbled bleu cheese dressing plated in large bowl.

    24. Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Whether you start with leftover rotisserie chicken or raw chicken, this boldly seasoned salad will still come together in under 30 minutes. It's one of my all-time favorite dinners! Hearty, healthy, and ridiculously easy to make.

    Pork Chop with mushroom gravy and noodles on white plate.

    25. Instant Pot Pork Chops

    This well-loved comfort food dinner recipe has been wildly popular with fans and for good reason! Few simple, healthy meals are more satisfying.

    Bowl of chicken orzo soup topped with parsley.

    26. Chicken Orzo Soup

    Yes! It is possible to make a delicious soup in under 30 minutes. This easy dinner recipe is light, bright, and incredibly easy to make.

    Bowl of potato soup topped with cheese and bacon.

    27. Baked Potato Soup

    This easy, 30-minute recipe gives you all the flavors you know in love in a loaded baked potato in soup form soup! Not to mention, this deceptively creamy soup is actually extremely low in fat and calories. You may also love Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup.

    Cast Iron Skillet with Seared Pork Tenderloin and cabbage

    28. Pork and Cabbage Skillet

    Featuring lean pork tenderloin, cabbage, and a tangy sauce, this easy skillet recipe makes a quick and healthy dinner that is full of flavor!

    3 Salmon Fillets on green plate topped with limes.

    29. Baked Salmon

    This wholesome, nutrient-rich recipe gets dinner on the table STAT! And the rub on this salmon is out-of-this-world delicious!

    Bowl of pasta with fresh spring vegetables.

    30. Vegetable Pasta

    This quick and easy pasta meal is filled with crisp, tender vegetables and a light parmesan sauce. So simple and so good!

    Sweet and sour chicken served next to rice with instant pot in background with green onions as well.

    31. Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken

    This easy dinner recipe can be made with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs. It also happens to be a huge favorite with the kids. That sweet and tangy sauce wins them over every time!

    Bowl of instant pot chicken and rice with carrots and peas.

    32. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

    This all-in-one easy dinner recipe features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables that are flavored and cooked to perfection!

    Bowl of Instant Pot Butter Chicken with rice next to Instant Pot

    33. Instant Pot Butter Chicken

    What would normally take hours to prepare, comes together quickly with the magic of the Instant Pot. This recipe may not be authentic, but the flavors are spot on!

    Shredded Mexican Chicken served on three flour tortillas, topped with shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream.

    34. Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Say hello to your new favorite healthy, flavorful, AND easy dinner! This simple recipe for chicken tacos is a family favorite! And for an even EASIER version use my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Tacos.

    3 assembled buffalo chicken tacos on flour tortillas.

    35. Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    When you are short on time but don't want to sacrifice bold flavors, turn to this easy recipe! Starting with leftover rotisserie chicken, this simple recipe gets a flavorful, easy dinner on the table in under 15 minutes.

    Bowl of Instant Pot Spaghetti next to Electric Pressure Cooker

    36. Instant Pot Spaghetti

    Make a classic fast, using this simple one-pot dinner recipe! Made with or without meat, this no-drain pasta cooks up in richly seasoned tomato sauce, making this one of the easiest weeknight dinner recipes!

    flour tortilla filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and guacamole.

    37. Sweet Potato Tacos

    This healthy, plant-based dinner recipe is incredibly flavorful and comes together fast to create a delicious 30-minute meal perfect for any night of the week.

    Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup in bowl topped with homemade toritlla strips, sour cream, and sliced avocado.

    38. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This is another quick and easy soup recipe perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is made with pantry staples and fresh or frozen chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Flavorful and fast!

    Beef Stroganoff in a large decorative bowl

    39. Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    This classic comfort food can take hours to put together or is made with canned condensed soup. This healthier version comes together in under 30 minutes and always hits the spot! Have an Instant Pot? Give Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff a try.

    Pork Tenderloin sliced next to sweet potato puree and apples

    40. Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes

    This delicious, cozy recipe is truly a one-pot wonder! Perfectly cooked pork tenderloin is paired with a delicious apple and sweet potato mash to deliver an easy 30-minute meal worthy of a Sunday Supper.

    Orecchiette pasta with chickpeas and kale in white dish

    41. Kale Pasta

    Such a simple meal that is surprising in taste! Made with pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for nights when you find yourself in need of something quick and tasty.

    Blackened Mahi Mahi on plate served next to cheesy grits.

    42. Blackened Mahi Mahi

    Talk about a flavorful and fast family meal! Made with homemade cajun seasoning and quickly pan-seared, you can use any fish you have on hand and have a wholesome dinner ready in about 15 minutes.

    Air Fryer Pork Chops on gray plate.

    43. Air Fryer Pork Chops

    A simple dry rub and pork chops are all you need to make a quick and easy dinner that is full of flavor.

    Platter of baked homemade fish sticks next to tartar sauce.

    44. Baked Fish Sticks

    You don't need to fill your freezer with frozen fish sticks, this easy dinner recipe delivers crispy, flaky, baked low-fat fish sticks in just over 20 minutes.

    Bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup in white bowl

    45. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Save money and calories by making a healthier rendition of Panera's famous soup. And like all these easy dinner recipes, this cozy family meal comes together in under 30 minutes. You may also love the equally delicious Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup!

    Lentil Taco meat on tortilla topped with avocado and cabbage.

    46. Lentil Tacos

    Dust off that bag of dried lentils in your pantry and put them to use to make this cheap, easy, and healthy dinner recipe. Not only good for you, but this meal is oh so tasty too!

    Bowl of Light Fettuccine Alfredo

    46. Lightened-Up Fettuccine Alfredo

    This simple dinner recipe only has a handful of ingredients and comes together in one pan to deliver a healthier version of a decadent favorite.

    Bowl of Cauliflower Chickpea Tikka Masala

    47. Chickpea Tikka Masala

    Made with cauliflower, chickpeas, and a flavorful spiced tomato sauce, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes using either the stovetop or an Instant Pot.

    Bowl of white bean pasta next to a cut lemon.

    48. White Bean Pasta

    One of my favorite pasta recipes! It delivers sophisticated flavors with only a handful of ingredients. This easy recipe will likely become a regular part of your dinner plans.

    black bean tacos in white baking dish topped with diced tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado sauce.

    49. Black Bean Tacos

    This dinner recipe is ALMOST too easy to share. But that is exactly what we all need--easy and cheap meals. Who knew a can of beans could be transformed into such a flavorful meal with hardly any effort?!

    Bowl of Homemade Ramen with cutting board with toppings

    50. Homemade Ramen

    Made with rich broth, crisp-tender vegetables, and quick-cooking ramen noodles, this recipe comes together fast and is so much healthier (and tastier) than those packets!

    Burrito filled with black beans, sweet potaoes and avocado.

    51. Sweet Potato Burritos

    Hearty, healthy, and super easy to make, these fast burritos make a great quick and easy meal. And the leftovers make an excellent next-day lunch!

    Bowl of curry with butternut squash, chickpeas and kale.

    52. Butternut Squash Curry

    Curry in a flash! This vegan-friendly dinner recipe delivers rich and impressive flavor with minimal effort and easy-to-find, affordable, ingredients.

    Bowl of Fried Rice

    53. Easy Fried Rice

    Keep this easy recipe in your back pocket for the next time you have leftover rice in the fridge. In just 20 minutes, you can be enjoying a comforting, simple family dinner.

    Air Fryer Chicken Breasts on white platter topped with parsley.

    54. Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Using an air fryer and a finger-licking good dry rub, perfectly cooked ready-to-eat in less than 20 minutes. They're perfect for a healthy last-minute meal and great for adding to salads, pasta, or wraps.

    Chicken Parmesan served on white plate

    55. Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

    This easy dinner recipe replicates the flavors of fried chicken parmesan, without the excess fat and calories. And thanks to the air fryer, it is ready in under 25 minutes!

    Need More Ideas? Check out all my 30-Minute Dinner Recipes. Happy EASY Cooking!

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