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The best collection of 150 Quick Healthy Dinner Ideas with simple ingredients and ready in 30 to 45 minutes.

If you need easy, quick healthy meals for dinner tonight that taste good and your family will actually eat, you have come to the right place!

Collage of 150 quick easy healthy dinner ideas.

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Dinnertime doesn’t have to be stressful with these 150 quick healthy dinner ideas! They are perfect for busy weeknights!

I know your struggle! I don’t like “What’s for dinner?” question too. During the last 14 years of running this website, I have put a lot of effort in testing and creating weeknight dinners your family will actually want you to repeat!

Bookmark this link for “Shoot, what’s for dinner?” moments and let’s dive in!

Chicken Recipes

Baked feta chicken garnished with basil in a baking dish.
Baked Feta Chicken
5 from 8 votes
Baked Feta Chicken is easy chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy feta, tomato and garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Chicken meatballs served over brown rice.
Juicy Chicken Meatballs
Easy Chicken Meatballs Recipe made with 8 ingredients and baked to juicy, golden brown perfection in 30 minutes.
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Baked chicken tenders on a baking sheet.
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
These Baked Chicken Tenders are juicy, flavorful and healthy made with only 8 simple ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are great for lunch or dinner with any side dish!
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Chicken alfredo spaghetti squash halves garnished with parsley on a baking sheet.
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
5 from 24 votes
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash is comfort food made lighter and healthier. This dinner recipe is big on taste, but low on carbs without sacrificing flavor.
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Baked boneless chicken thighs garnished with parsley in a baking dish.
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
5 from 4 votes
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs flavorful and tender with a juicy middle. Easy to make with a 4 ingredient marinade, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Looking down on zucchini lasagna rolls with sauce in a baking dish.
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls Recipe
5 from 3 votes
Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Rolls made with 7 simple ingredients including creamy ricotta cheese and garden zucchini.
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baked chicken breast
Baked Chicken Breast
5 from 364 votes
This Baked Chicken Breast recipe is juicy, tender and ready with 5 minutes of prep. Perfect for meal prep or quick and easy dinner!
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Oven baked chicken thighs with crispy skin and garnished with parsley in a baking dish.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
5 from 38 votes
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe packs in garlic flavor, crispy skin and tender, juicy middle! They are ready in just 30 minutes.
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Healthy ground chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion on white plate.
Ground Chicken Burgers
5 from 56 votes
Juicy, moist and flavorful Ground Chicken Burgers with chicken breast just like my Ukrainian grandma used to make.
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Healthy chicken nuggets on a plate with dipping sauce.
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
5 from 3 votes
Healthy Chicken Nuggets are made with 8 simple ingredients, coated in delicious breading and are baked instead of fried.
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baked honey garlic chicken breast with healthy sauce
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
5 from 47 votes
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is made with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. It's a restaurant quality easy Asian inspired dinner!
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Chicken with tomatoes and garlic in a skillet garnished with basil.
Chicken and Tomato Recipe
5 from 83 votes
This Chicken Tomato Recipe combines combines tender chicken breast with sauteed juicy tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Lemon garlic chicken in creamy sauce with slices of lemon and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
5 from 4 votes
Lemon Garlic Chicken with tender, juicy chicken topped with a creamy lemon garlic sauce and completely ready in 35 minutes!
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Healthy chicken lettuce wraps with cashews and green onions served on a plate.
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
5 from 26 votes
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are 30 minute low carb appetizer or lighter main dish. Serve healthy lettuce wraps alone or over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice.
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orange chicken in a bowl with quinoa and sesame seed green onion garnish
Healthy Orange Chicken
5 from 4 votes
Healthy Orange Chicken is loaded with classic flavors of sweet and sticky orange sauce, easy to make and comes together in 30 minutes!
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Lemon pepper chicken with sliced lemons and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe made with juicy chicken coated in a rich, buttery sauce with a refreshing burst of lemon. Ready in 35 minutes!
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Lemon chicken and asparagus in creamy sauce with lemon slices in cast iron skillet.
Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Lemon Chicken and Asparagus is 30 minute one pan meal! Juicy chicken, tender asparagus in creamy lemon sauce for easy weeknight meal.
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Healthy One Pot Meals

These one pot meals prove that healthy dinner can be flavorful without washing 3 pots!

With one pan cooking it’s important to figure out the right combination of foods, so pasta doesn’t get mushy or meat not fully cooked.

I own two 6 quart Lodge dutch ovens and they are worth every penny! They last forever, are affordable and cook food evenly and very-very nicely. A must for a healthy cook!

Ground Turkey Hamburger Helper served on plates with forks.
Healthy Hamburger Helper
5 from 4 votes
Healthy Hamburger Helper made in one pot, with 6 simple ingredients and ready in 25 minutes. Creamy, nostalgia-packed dinner made healthier!
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Deconstructed stuffed peppers served in a bowl with sour cream and parsley.
Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet
5 from 2 votes
Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet is a one pot meal, ready in 30 minutes and made with only 5 ingredients. It has all the traditional stuffed pepper flavors in fraction of the time!
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Pad Thai in a pot garnished with cilantro and lime. Napkin, limes and cilantro and a counter.
One Pot Pad Thai
5 from 5 votes
One Pot Pad Thai is a quick 30 minute meal with chicken, veggies, rice noodles, and the best sauce. It has 36 grams of protein!
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Chicken pasta primavera garnished with Parmesan cheese in a pot.
Chicken Pasta Primavera
5 from 2 votes
Chicken Pasta Primavera is a 30 minute, one pot meal in rich creamy sauce, with 43 grams of protein that your family will love!
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Lemon chicken orzo garnished with parsley in a Dutch oven.
One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo
5 from 2 votes
Easy One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo with juicy chicken, creamy orzo, and sneaked in vegetables ready in 35 minutes!
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spaghetti with meat sauce recipe
Easy Spaghetti Recipe
5 from 93 votes
10 minute Easy Spaghetti Recipe with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and Parmesan. It's quick and simple recipe for spaghetti everyone loves!
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healthy mac and cheese
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
5 from 202 votes
Easy Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe swaps out copious amounts of heavy dairy for lightened up options. It's easy to make in 15 minutes in one pot.
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One pot spaghetti in white pot.
One Pot Spaghetti Recipe
4 from 3 votes
One Pot Spaghetti is quick, easy, and on your table in 30ish minutes. Amazing flavor and minimal cleanup, perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
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Chicken quinoa chili garnished with cilantro in a pot with a spoon.
Chicken Quinoa Chili
5 from 7 votes
Chicken Quinoa Chili with beans, bell peppers, juicy chicken, savory spices, and an extra boost of protein. Just add your favorite toppings!
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One pot zucchini ricotta pasta with bacon garnished with basil.
One Pot Zucchini Ricotta Pasta with Bacon
5 from 6 votes
Creamy Zucchini Ricotta Pasta is the perfect summer mix of garden veggies, rich cheese, bacon, and fresh herbs. Easy one pot meal!
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ground turkey and broccoli pasta
Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
5 from 198 votes
One pot Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta made with turkey, broccoli, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. A healthy dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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Healthy Pizza and Pasta

Healthy chicken alfredo with broccoli and wrapped around a fork.
Healthy Chicken Alfredo
5 from 23 votes
Healthy Chicken Alfredo is creamy and rich with just a fraction of the calories and fat in restaurant's version. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Chicken spinach pasta in a white pot, pepper grinder and small bowl of chopped parsley.
Chicken Spinach Pasta
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta made with tender chicken, pasta, pesto and baby spinach! A flavorful and comforting dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Cottage cheese pizza crust with marinara, melted cheese and fresh basil on top.
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
5 from 10 votes
This 3 ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is so easy, tastes like real thin crust pizza and contains 11 grams of protein per 2 slices!
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tuscan chicken pasta
Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
5 from 35 votes
This healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe is creamy, cheesy, and garlicky one pot meal that's packed with Italian flavors.
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Cottage cheese pasta served in a bowl garnished with basil and cheese.
Cottage Cheese Pasta
5 from 7 votes
Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta is quick, easy, and secretly healthy. Made with 5 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes.
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Caprese pasta with mozzarella and basil in a skillet.
Caprese Pasta
5 from 1 vote
15 minute Caprese Pasta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, coated in a simple olive oil dressing. Easy vegetarian weeknight meal!
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Lemon chicken pasta garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley in a skillet.
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe with tender, juicy chicken breast, pasta and light, flavorful lemon garlic sauce.
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Mongolian ground beef noodles with broccoli in a skillet with tongs.
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
5 from 2 votes
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick, protein-packed skillet meal that's full of flavor, super versatile, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Healthy Pesto Pasta Recipe
5 from 69 votes
Healthy Pesto Pasta recipe is simple to prepare in just over 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor from pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and Parmesan cheese.
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Shrimp spaghetti garnished with parsley and served in a skillet with tongs.
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe
5 from 6 votes
Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti in less than 30 minutes! This rich, decadent shrimp pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknight or a dinner party.
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Cottage cheese mac and cheese in a pot with wooden spoon.
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
5 from 1 vote
High protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is rich and creamy with 23 grams of protein and ready in 25 minutes. A family favorite in no time!
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Greek yogurt pizza dough in a glass bowl.
Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough
5 from 4 votes
Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough is made with 4 ingredients and packs 5 grams of protein per slice. No yeast, no waiting and no resting the dough!
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Cottage cheese alfredo garnished with parsley in white skillet.
Cottage Cheese Alfredo
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo is made with 10 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes, and packs 24 grams of protein with no heavy cream.
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Quick Soups and Stews

Healthy white chicken chili in bowl with avocado, cilantro and jalapeno.
Healthy White Chicken Chili
5 from 214 votes
Healthy White Chicken Chili recipe with chicken, white beans, corn, cumin, and yogurt. Ready in 30 minutes on the stovetop, slow cooker or Instant Pot!
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Marry me chicken soup garnished with basil in a bowl.
Marry Me Chicken Soup
5 from 4 votes
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, one pot meal with 41 grams of protein and all the sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and herb flavors you love from the viral classic!
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Creamy chicken enchilada soup garnished with avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno served in a bowl.
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
5 from 1 vote
This creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a quick weeknight dinner loaded with flavor. Each bowl has 24 grams of protein, which is more than the carbs!
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Healthy broccoli cheddar soup garnished with broccoli and cheese and served in a bowl with a spoon.
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
5 from 14 votes
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is thick and creamy without heavy cream or flour. Loaded with vegetables and ready in 30 minutes.
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Broccoli feta soup in a pot with ladle.
Broccoli Feta Soup
5 from 5 votes
Comforting 30 minute Broccoli Feta Soup combines fresh broccoli and hearty rice with onion, garlic, dill, and salty feta. Perfect for chilly days!
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chicken stew recipe
Chicken Stew
5 from 27 votes
This quick and easy one pot Chicken Stew is made with chicken, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth and garnished with fresh herbs.
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Bean mushroom soup with dill served in a bowl with a spoon.
Bean and Mushroom Soup
5 from 21 votes
Meat-free Mushroom Bean Soup is hearty, healthy and packed with flavor. You can make it on the stove, in a slow cooker or in an Instant Pot.
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Buffalo Chicken Chili in bowl with green onion, blue cheese and cornbread on a side.
Buffalo Chicken Chili
5 from 47 votes
Creamy and lighter Buffalo Chicken Chili made in Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stove. Packed with flavor, adjustable heat and crumbled blue cheese.
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Turkey taco soup with cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime served in a bowl.
Turkey Taco Soup
5 from 52 votes
Stovetop or slow cooker Turkey Taco Soup with ground turkey, beans, corn, and a perfectly seasoned broth. Hearty and filling 30 minute soup.
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Ground Turkey Stew with kale, beans and olives in white pot.
Ground Turkey Stew
5 from 36 votes
Mediterranean Ground Turkey Stew with cannellini beans, kale, olives and fresh herbs in a savory tomato broth. Delicious light stew!
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White pot of chicken noodle vegetable soup and wooden spoon in it.
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
5 from 12 votes
This Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup is pure comfort food made from scratch in 40 minutes. It is perfect on a cold winter night or year round because it's so delicious!
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Chicken vegetable soup in a bowl with a spoon.
Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe with chunky vegetables, tender chicken and thick, rich broth. It's the chicken soup that eats like a meal!
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Thai chicken butternut squash with red pepper, peanuts and cilantro in a bowl.
Thai Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
5 from 24 votes
Delicious Thai Chicken Butternut Squash Soup is loaded with tender chicken and Thai flavors. It's creamy and velvety yet dairy free!
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Vegetarian pasta fagioli in a bowl with a spoon with bread and parmesan cheese.
Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli
5 from 22 votes
This Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli is thick and hearty Italian pasta and bean soup with tender veggies. This classic stew is super easy to make with pantry staples in about 40 minutes!
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Tacos and Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love anything tacos and quesadillas?! This type of quick healthy dinner is always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Healthy meals that are loaded with veggies, protein and then wrapped in whole wheat or corn tortillas is a win in this mom’s book. Using brown rice adds complex carbs and using low sodium canned goods makes these dinners super fast.

Baked tacos served with guacamole and pico de gallo on a platter.
Crispy Baked Tacos
5 from 1 vote
Crispy Baked Tacos with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melty cheese are an easy, mess-free dinner or party snack!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
5 from 31 votes
Make chicken tacos in Instant Pot in 30 minutes! Juicy, tender and flavorful Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos with only 3 ingredients!
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chicken tostadas
Chicken Tostadas
5 from 60 votes
Healthy 20 minute Chicken Tostadas with crispy baked tortilla shells topped with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado and crumbled cheese.
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Shrimp tacos with slaw and lime served on a plate.
15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe
5 from 161 votes
This 15 Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe with slaw and spicy juicy shrimp, wrapped in warm corn tortilla has the best taste and texture.
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Bang bang shrimp tacos with lettuce, red cabbage, jalapeno and sauce served on a plate.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
5 from 5 votes
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are creamy, sweet, spicy, and healthier than the Bonefish grill classic. You will have this 30 minute meal on repeat!
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Three fish tacos with taco sauce and fresh limes in blue bowl.
Best Fish Tacos Recipe
5 from 44 votes
The Best Fish Tacos Recipe with crispy battered fish, diced avocado, crunchy cabbage, and delicious, easy fish taco sauce. I promise, these fish tacos are better than any food truck!
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A stack of vegetarian quesadillas showing corn, black beans and melted cheese.
Vegetarian Quesadillas
5 from 46 votes
Easy and 100% customizable Vegetarian Quesadillas with black beans, veggies, a healthy amount of cheese and whole wheat tortilla.
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Ground chicken tacos with vegetables and mexican spices served in corn tortillas.
Ground Chicken Tacos
5 from 37 votes
The best Ground Chicken Tacos with juicy, flavorful taco meat and toppings cooked in one skillet, in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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ground turkey tacos
Ground Turkey Tacos
5 from 11 votes
These Ground Turkey Tacos are saucy, flavorful and oh so easy in 30 minutes. Even if you are more of a ground beef tacos family, everyone will ask you to make this ground turkey taco recipe again and again!
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Buffalo chicken tacos drizzled with blue cheese dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
5 from 15 votes
Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos filled with spicy chicken, veggies, and homemade blue cheese dressing. Healthy and ready in 30 minutes!
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A stack of chicken quesadillas garnished with lime.
Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
5 from 13 votes
Chicken Quesadillas with 7 simple ingredients, stuffed with super easy filling into a tortilla of your choice, then baked until cheesy and crispy!
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Ground Beef Tacos lined up with toppings
Ground Beef Tacos
5 from 2 votes
These Ground Beef Tacos are made with perfectly seasoned meat in a crunchy corn shell and topped with all the fixings. Ready in only 20 minutes this taco beef recipe is great for a simple and delicious dinner any day of the week.
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Chicken street tacos wrapped in tortillas with cilantro and guacamole.
Chicken Street Tacos
5 from 11 votes
Chicken Street Tacos with juicy chicken breasts coated in flavorful chicken marinade, grilled and served with your favorite toppings.
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Healthy, Easy Skillet Recipes

Skillets make the best healthy dinners! You throw everything together and adjust the taste as you go.

They are so hard to screw up and are great for beginner cooks. And I also love that many can be made low carb and high in protein but can be served with a grain as well.

Tex Mex chicken and zucchini recipe with melted cheese and cilantro in blue skillet.
Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
5 from 525 votes
One pan 30 minute Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top.
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Basil Cashew Chicken
5 from 4 votes
Basil Cashew Chicken is an easy, healthy 30 minute dinner with veggies, chicken and nuts in a savory-sweet sauce. It has 32 grams of protein!
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Chicken enchilada skillet with melted cheese, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro.
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
5 from 2 votes
Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a 30 minute meal with veggies, beans, chicken, bold enchilada flavor, and 39 grams of protein. Everything cooks in one skillet!
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Pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet.
Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
5 from 3 votes
This Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a delicious 30 minute dinner, perfect for meal prep and packed with 34 grams of protein!
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Cilantro lime chicken rice skillet with linen towel around it.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Skillet
5 from 1 vote
Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Skillet is a 30ish minute, one pan meal with tender chicken, fresh cilantro, and lime. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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mexican chicken and rice
One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
5 from 32 votes
One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is easy skillet dinner made with pantry staples. Rice and chicken breasts are simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese and served with avocado.
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Taco skillet showing texture inside and spatula in it.
Taco Skillet
5 from 24 votes
Taco Skillet is everything you love about tacos in one pan. Easy, quick and healthy Mexican food you can make exactly the way your family likes it.
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Low carb ground turkey and zucchini skillet with pesto.
Low Carb Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
5 from 113 votes
One pan low carb Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with tomatoes and pesto ready in 30 minutes!
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Zucchini pizza skillet garnished with basil.
Healthy Zucchini Pizza Skillet
5 from 2 votes
This 30 minute Zucchini Pizza Skillet with ground turkey and melty cheese is a crustless, to-die-for skillet meal that packs 30 grams of protein!
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Sauteed chicken and mushrooms garnished with parsley in a skillet.
Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
5 from 6 votes
This Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe is a 30 minute dinner recipe that is easy, low carb and flavorful. Serve on its own or with your favorite side dish!
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Teriyaki chicken and cauliflower on a plate with white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe
5 from 34 votes
This Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe combines tender chicken, crispy cauliflower, and sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce.
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caprese chicken breast and zucchini skillet
Caprese Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes Skillet
5 from 49 votes
Caprese Chicken Zucchini Skillet Recipe cooked in fresh tomato sauce, with melted fresh mozzarella cheese on top and garnished with basil.
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Tex Mex sweet potato skillet garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado and green onion.
Tex Mex Sweet Potato Skillet
5 from 82 votes
Quick and easy Sweet Potato Skillet recipe loaded with seasoned potatoes, beans, peppers, and corn, finished with melted cheese and fresh lime juice.
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Mediterranean chicken skillet with peppers and olives in tomato sauce garnished with parsley.
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
5 from 6 votes
Easy Mediterranean Chicken skillet ready in under 40 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Chicken quinoa skillet with zucchini, broccoli and grape tomatoes.
Chicken Quinoa Skillet
5 from 31 votes
This Chicken Quinoa Skillet combines tender chicken, fresh garden vegetables and nutrient-dense quinoa for a healthy dinner.
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Skillet with ground turkey and potatoes with broccoli.
Ground Turkey and Potato Skillet with Broccoli
5 from 26 votes
This healthy Ground Turkey and Potato Skillet with broccoli makes for a nutritious, delicious, and nourishing one pan meal in around 40 minutes. It's gluten free, high fiber, high protein, and easy to make!
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Stir Fry and Curry Recipes

I don’t know about you but our family loves curry and stir fry. They make for perfect healthy dinner because they are usually loaded with crisp veggies which makes them super wholesome. Especially, when you make a homemade stir fry sauce to cook it in!

You can eat stir fry on its own for a low carb meal or with a side dish that is full of complex carbohydrates. Quick easy healthy meals are possible!

Beef stir fry served over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 53 votes
This Beef Stir Fry Recipe is loaded with juicy beef and crispy vegetables coated in easy stir fry sauce. 30 minute restaurant-quality dinner!
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Chicken cabbage stir fry garnished with green onions in a skillet with a spoon.
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is easy, healthy 30 minute meal with 28 grams of protein. It's made with simple ingredients but big on flavor!
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Sausage stir fry with broccoli, onions, bell peppers and noodles in a wok with tongs.
Sausage Stir Fry
5 from 2 votes
30 Minute Sausage Stir Fry tossed with egg noodles, crispy vegetables, sausage rounds and easy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Chicken soba noodles stir fry garnished with peanuts and green onion in a skillet.
Peanut Chicken Soba Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 23 votes
Chicken Soba Noodles Stir Fry drenched in a savory peanut sauce and loaded with colorful veggies. 30 minute meal perfect for weeknights!
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Broccoli mushroom stir fry with peas and brown rice in a skillet with a spoon.
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry
5 from 17 votes
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry is vegan and healthy stir fry recipe with portobello mushrooms, peas, walnuts and brown rice. It's easy, filling, and drenched in flavor.
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Chicken asparagus stir fry garnished with sesame seeds in a skillet.
Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
5 from 5 votes
Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry with juicy chicken, tender asparagus, and coated in a savory sauce. It's ready in 25 minutes!
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coconut yellow chicken curry with rice
Yellow Chicken Curry
5 from 73 votes
Flavorful 30 minute Yellow Chicken Curry with tender chicken simmered in a robust sauce with coconut milk, yellow curry powder, and aromatics.
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chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe with rice and a healthy sauce
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 6 votes
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe ready in 30 minutes with lean chicken breast, crispy tender broccoli, and sweet tangy stir fry sauce!
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Healthy chicken stir fry garnished with sesame seeds and served over a bed of rice on a plate.
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry
5 from 51 votes
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe loaded with veggies and chicken coated in easy homemade stir fry sauce. 30 minute meal everyone will love!
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Buckwheat stir fry recipe with vegetables and feta in a skillet.
Buckwheat Stir Fry
5 from 21 votes
Buckwheat Stir Fry recipe is loaded with vegetables, and ready in 30ish minutes for a gluten free, nutrient and protein dense easy dinner!
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Thai chicken curry served on a bed of rice and garnished with basil on a plate.
Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
5 from 48 votes
Enjoy this creamy, rich, and aromatic Thai Chicken Curry recipe at home with just one pan, simple ingredients, and in under 30 minutes.
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shrimp stir fry
Healthy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
5 from 28 votes
This Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry is easy, healthy, low carb, and combines your choice of mixed vegetables with a simple, aromatic honey garlic stir fry sauce!
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salmon stir fry
Salmon Stir Fry
5 from 42 votes
This 20 minute Salmon Stir Fry is a healthy, low carb dinner made with chunks of juicy salmon, crisp green beans, and earthy mushrooms coated in flavours such as lemon, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce!
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healthy beef and broccoli
Healthy Beef and Broccoli
5 from 25 votes
Easy to make Healthy Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is veggie packed with tender slices of beef then coated in a low sodium, low sugar flavorful sticky sauce. Your favorite Asian takeout now made healthier at home!
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Korean ground beef and rice bowls garnished with green onion.
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
5 from 88 votes
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls is a healthy ground beef recipe full of vegetables and Asian flavored sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Meals

Sheet pan chicken and veggies roasted on a baking pan.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
5 from 5 votes
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies is healthy weeknight dinner that's perfect for meal prep! Made in one pan for easy clean up, in 45 minutes.
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Sheet pan steak fajitas with lime and cilantro.
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
5 from 16 votes
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas with tender slices of beef, onions, bell peppers, and a simple seasoning for a quick, easy, family approved dinner!
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One pan salmon with brussels sprouts and butternut squash on baking sheet.
One Pan Salmon and Veggies
5 from 4 votes
One pan salmon and veggies coated in honey garlic sauce, then baked in a sheet pan for 30 minutes for a healthy easy dinner.
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One pan chicken and potatoes in baking dish with fresh parsely.
One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
5 from 38 votes
Easy to make One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with tomatoes, garlic, and oregano and ready in 35 minutes.
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Spatchcock chicken with vegetables on baking sheet.
Spatchcock Chicken
Juicy Spatchcock Chicken, golden potatoes and tender carrots are seasoned with flavorful spices and roast together in a one pan meal! Easy, delicious dinner!
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Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes and carrots in white baking dish.
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
5 from 58 votes
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes tossed with simple spices, garlic and oil. Then baked until chicken is juicy with crispy skin and onions are roasted.
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Sweet potato and eggs with grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and grape tomatoes.
Sweet Potato and Eggs
5 from 12 votes
Sweet Potato and Eggs is easy and delicious breakfast baked in one pan.
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Quick Dinner Salads

These salad recipes contain protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to qualify as a complete meal. Or you can add some easy protein like rotisserie chicken or canned tuna and a side of brown rice or quinoa to some.

Jennifer Aniston salad with chickpeas, feta cheese or my mint and parsley served in glass bowl with wooden spoon.
Jennifer Aniston Salad
5 from 5 votes
Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, vibrant, and delicious! It's easy to make in one bowl, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep.
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Healthy cobb salad in a bowl with chicken, corn, tomatoes, green and ranch dressing.
Healthy Cobb Salad with Chicken
4 from 6 votes
Healthy Cobb Salad loaded with lean chicken breast, fresh greens, salty blue cheese, crispy bacon and a healthy ranch dressing.
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Canned salmon salad in lettuce cups on a plate.
Canned Salmon Salad
5 from 29 votes
Healthy, easy, nutrient dense Canned Salmon Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for lunch and ready in 10 minutes!
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Mediterranean chickpea salad with feta in white bowl.
Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
5 from 17 votes
Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe with juicy vegetables, crumbled feta, herbs and lemon vinaigrette. It's hearty, healthy and filling!
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Avocado tuna salad with lime and cilantro served in a bowl with metal spoon.
Avocado Tuna Salad
5 from 5 votes
Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad with no mayo! This healthy 15 minute salad is great for a quick lunch and doesn't turn brown for days!
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Bbq chicken salad drizzled with ranch dressing in a bowl.
BBQ Chicken Salad
5 from 1 vote
BBQ Chicken Salad recipe is loaded with flavor & crunch! Juicy BBQ chicken and creamy ranch tie together vegetables for perfect summer meal.
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Thai chicken salad recipe served in white bowl and blue towel nearby.
Thai Chicken Salad Recipe
5 from 18 votes
This 15 minute Thai Chicken Salad recipe is bright and full of flavor with a creamy dressing and lots of fresh, crunchy veggies.
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Chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with wooden spoon and topped with fresh dill and pickles.
Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
5 from 3 votes
This Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe is loaded with hearty chickpeas and tender tuna mixed in a creamy dressing. A nourishing lunch in 15 minutes!
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Cottage cheese egg salad in a bowl with a spoon. Dill sprig on top of salad.
Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
5 from 6 votes
Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Salad without mayo or yogurt, ready in 30 minutes, and packed with 11 grams of protein. Perfect for sandwiches or dipping!
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Curry chicken salad served on a croissant with lettuce on a plate.
Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
5 from 3 votes
Healthy Curry Chicken Salad with yogurt, a bit of mayo, & savory curry powder. This 20-minute salad is perfect for quick dinner or meal prep.
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Avocado chicken salad in a glass bowl with wooden spoon.
Avocado Chicken Salad
5 from 5 votes
Avocado Chicken Salad with crisp red onion, sweet corn, and drizzled with a tangy lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Chicken egg salad with bacon on white plate.
Chicken Egg Salad
5 from 2 votes
Easy Chicken Egg Salad with creamy avocado and crispy bacon. This high protein salad is perfect for a healthy lunch, snack, or picnic.
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Mediterranean pasta salad with olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese in white bowl.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe
5 from 2 votes
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe is full of tender pasta, juicy veggies, briny olives and crumbled feta. Easy, 30 minute side dish for your next picnic, potluck, or BBQ.
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Mexican tuna salad served in lettuce leaves with tortilla chips on a plate.
Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe
5 from 9 votes
Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe with black beans, corn, crunchy vegetables and creamy spicy dressing. Perfect for meal prep and is to-die-for!
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White bean salad in a bowl with a spoon.
Easy White Bean Salad
5 from 8 votes
Easy White Bean Salad with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs and red onion. Add fresh crunchy veggies and this recipe is ready in only 15 minutes for any occasion!
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Healthy taco salad with ground turkey in a large bowl.
Easy Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Turkey
5 from 9 votes
Healthy Taco Salad with ground turkey, veggies, greens, cheese, and one simple ingredient that replaces unhealthy bottled dressing.
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Ground Turkey Recipes

It is true that turkey can be dry. But rest assured, I have included only the juiciest dinner recipes for your pack of ground turkey.

It can be an acquired taste but mixing this lean poultry with vegetables and simple spices, is a great way to introduce your taste buds to it!

For more turkey inspiration, feel free to browse our collection of 45 ground turkey recipes.

ground turkey meatballs
Healthy Turkey Meatballs
5 from 49 votes
These Healthy Turkey Meatballs are lighter without the breadcrumbs, yet moist and made with 8 simple ingredients.
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Healthy turkey burgers topped with guac and salsa.
Turkey Burger Recipe
5 from 123 votes
Juicy, flavorful and healthy Turkey Burger Recipe made with 5 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. Pan fry, grill or bake.
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Asian turkey lettuce wraps garnished with green onion and peanuts and served on a platter.
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
5 from 2 votes
Healthy Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps with crunchy veggies and homemade sauce in 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, appetizer or main dish!
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Greek turkey burgers served in a bowl with quinoa, vegetables and tzatziki.
Greek Turkey Burgers
5 from 3 votes
These healthy Greek Turkey Burgers are juicy, packed with flavor and protein, and ready in just 30 minutes! Enjoy them in a bowl or in a bun.
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Spinach feta turkey burgers served on a wooden board with beer in a glass in a background.
Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
5 from 3 votes
These Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers are made with 7 simple ingredients, juicy and super flavorful. Perfect alternative to beef burgers!
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Sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple and bell pepper in a skillet.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs with ground turkey, peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks in a tangy sauce ready in just 45 minutes with one skillet!
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thai meatballs
Thai Meatballs
5 from 63 votes
These Thai Meatballs are made with ground turkey and full of garlic, ginger and curry flavors. They are made in one skillet, in 45 minutes.
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Egg roll in a bowl in a skillet.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
5 from 8 votes
Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl with a burst of protein, crispy vegetables and so much flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes using only one pan!
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mexican meatball recipe on a serving with toothpicks and guac
Mexican Meatballs
5 from 19 votes
Juicy baked Mexican Meatballs are made with ground turkey and Tex Mex spices. Albondigas are easy to make in three simple steps and can be served as a healthy appetizer, in soup or as part of a main!
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Turkey sliders with sliced tomato and red onion wrapped in lettuce.
Turkey Sliders
5 from 3 votes
Turkey Sliders with bacon, cheese and traditional fixings, everyone will love wrapped in lettuce mini burgers! Easy, juicy, low carb and flavourful.
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Salmon and Seafood Recipes

Salmon is a treat because of its price but is a part of our healthy eating lifestyle because it contains healthy fats. These seafood recipes are ready in under 30 minutes and are an excellent choice for easy healthy dinner!

Serve them with whole grains and a side of veggies instead of salad for a change!

Hot honey salmon bites on white plate.
Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Hot Honey Salmon Bites are baked pieces of salmon coated in sweet and spicy honey. Ready in 25 minutes, it's a great high protein weeknight dinner or an appetizer.
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Shrimp egg roll in a bowl served in black bowl with a fork.
Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl
5 from 3 votes
Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl is a 15 minute healthy dinner with juicy shrimp and crunchy vegetables sauteed together in a single skillet.
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Two healthy tuna melt sandwiches with melted cheese and tomato on blue plate.
Healthy Tuna Melt
5 from 9 votes
Healthy Tuna Melt recipe with canned tuna, a bit of cream cheese and no mayo, served on a slice of whole grain bread. Easy 10 minute lunch or dinner!
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Baked salmon in foil garnished with parsley and one slice on a spatula.
Baked Salmon in Foil
5 from 14 votes
Baked Salmon in Foil with 10 minutes of prep comes out juicy and flaky with finger licking garlic butter and fresh herb seasoning. It is the most impressive baked salmon recipe I ever made!
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air fryer salmon and brussels sprouts
Air Fryer Salmon and Brussels Sprouts
5 from 6 votes
Delicious Air Fryer Salmon and Brussel Sprouts in 20 minutes! Perfectly cooked salmon is tender and flaky in the middle with crisp edges and when paired with nutritious veggies it's a quick, simple high-protein, low carb meal.
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Baked teriyaki salmon with rice and asparagus for serving.
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
5 from 13 votes
Flavorful Baked Teriyaki Salmon is glazed with a healthy homemade teriyaki sauce then oven baked in 30 minutes to flaky perfection.
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Thai sweet chili salmon with sweet chili sauce on parchment lined baking sheet.
Broiled Thai Sweet Chili Salmon
5 from 39 votes
Thai Salmon with easy homemade Thai sweet chili sauce cooked until caramelized on top and juicy inside. The best salmon recipe ever!
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lemon butter baked cod
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
5 from 3 votes
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is made with simple and flavorful ingredients. You'll love the fresh taste of parsley and lemon on top of buttery flaky cod fillets.
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Honey garlic glazed salmon with green onion and lemon slices in cast iron skillet.
Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
5 from 61 votes
Honey Garlic Salmon is the best salmon recipe for busy weeknights! This 20 minute dinner comes together in one pan with simple ingredients and is crazy good!
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mexican shrimp tostadas
Shrimp Tostadas
5 from 3 votes
Easy Shrimp Tostadas made with juicy shrimp on a crispy tostada shell. Top with black beans, guacamole salsa, and crumbled cheese for this Mexican dinner idea!
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More Healthy Easy Recipes to Try

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Juicy Spatchcock Chicken, golden potatoes and tender carrots are seasoned with flavorful spices and roast together in a one pan meal! What an easy and delicious dinner!

Spatchcock chicken with vegetables on baking sheet.

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When it comes to cooking a whole chicken, I usually stick to cooking whole chicken in Instant Pot or slow cooker whole chicken. And when I’m truly in a pinch, I make Instant Pot frozen whole chicken. All are easy and hands off recipes!

But now that I’ve tried this spatchcock chicken recipe and even turned it into a one pan dinner, it’s become my go to recipe for roasting a whole chicken in the oven!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • So easy: No marinating, no lengthy prep, ready in just 1 hour.
  • Evenly juicy: Flattening the chicken helps it cook faster and more evenly, keeping the meat juicy and the skin nice and crispy.
  • Customizable: Swap in your favorite veggies to make this spatchcock chicken exactly how you like it.
  • Crowd pleasing: It’s a dish that looks impressive but is easy to make, and simple to scale up for a larger group. Everyone will love it!

Ingredients for Spatchcock Chicken

For this chicken recipe, all you need is a whole chicken, veggies, and a few simple seasonings.

Whole chicken, potatoes, carrots, garlic, dried parsley, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, pepper.
  • Whole chicken: My chicken was between 4-5 pounds, but you can use any whole chicken from 3-6 pounds. Just be sure to trim any excess fat.
  • Vegetables: Potatoes and carrots cut into large chunks. See FAQs for other suggestions.
  • Olive oil: I love using extra virgin olive oil because it adds a rich flavor and helps get that perfectly crispy, golden skin. You can also use avocado oil.
  • Garlic: Freshly grated garlic cloves have the best flavor and spread more evenly.
  • Seasoning: Dried parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

How to Spatchcock Chicken

Here’s an overview of how to flatten the chicken and roast it in the oven with your veggies.

Step by step process how to spatchcock chicken and bake it with vegetables.

Start by preheating your oven to 450 F.

  • Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board and use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the spine, cutting through the ribs. Flip it over, press down on the breastbone until it cracks and the chicken is flat. Then, transfer it to a baking sheet.
  • Season the chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together dried parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle both sides of the chicken with olive oil and rub it in. Then, rub with garlic and sprinkle with spice mix on both sides. Center the chicken, breast side up, in the on the baking sheet.
  • Add the veggies: Place the potatoes and carrots around the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat everything evenly. Arrange the veggies in a single layer.
  • Bake the chicken: Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 425 F and bake for another 25 minutes, or until a thermometer in the thickest part of the breast reads 165 F.

Spatchcocking Tip

Sometimes on a smaller chicken when you press on the breasts to flatten, you won’t hear a crack. That’s normal because the chicken is quite small and once you remove the bone, it’s already kind of flat.

Tips for Best Results

Here are my top tips for cooking a whole chicken like a pro!

  • Bring chicken to room temperature: Warm up the bird on a counter for about 30 minutes, if you have time. This helps it cook more evenly.
  • Use sharp kitchen shears: Key for cutting through the backbone and ribs of the chicken easily and safely. A sharp knife can get the job done if you don’t have shears, but it might take a little more effort and precision.
  • Cut close to the bone: To minimize waste and leave more meat on the chicken for roasting. I usually save a few bones and backs in a freezer bag and use them to make rich, flavorful chicken broth.
  • Dry your chicken: Moisture prevents the skin from browning and can make it soggy, so patting the bird dry with paper towel ensures crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Bake without parchment paper: I noticed the spatchcocked chicken and veggies roast better and caramelize more right on a metal sheet. Using parchment paper can cause the food to steam a bit, but if you prefer not to have the food touching aluminum or non-stick surfaces, feel free to use it.
  • Don’t over bake and let chicken rest: Remove the chicken when it reaches 165 F in the thickest part to avoid drying it out. And letting it rest allows the juices to redistribute which keeps the meat juicy and tender.
Baked chicken leg with vegetables served on a plate with a fork.

Serving Ideas

This healthy dinner is already a one pan meal but it pairs beautifully with fresh salads for a little extra variety. Try a simple butter lettuce salad, my favorite coleslaw recipe, or a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad.

For heartier options, add a side of crusty bread or fluffy Instant Pot white rice to soak up the juices. It’s a flexible dish that works with whatever you have on hand!

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Keep all your leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Pop the chicken into a freezer-safe bag, and it’ll keep for up to 3 months. Just thaw it out when you’re ready to enjoy

Reheat: You can enjoy the leftover chicken cold in salads or heat it up in the microwave.

FAQs

What does it mean “to spatchcock a chicken”?

Unlike cutting a whole chicken into pieces, spatchcocking a chicken means removing the backbone and flattening it for quicker, even cooking.

What are the benefits of spatchcocking?

Spatchcocking is a game-changer! It cooks the chicken faster, helps the heat spread evenly, and gives you crispy skin all around. Plus, it makes carving way easier since the chicken is nice and flat.

How do I know when spatchcock chicken is ready?

You’ll know the chicken is ready when the internal temperature hits 165 F in the thickest part of the breast. Once it’s done, let it rest for a few minutes, and you’re good to go.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes, you can spatchcock the chicken ahead of time. Just prep it, cover it well, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking.

What other vegetables can I use?

You can use brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, or red onions. Just make sure they’re cut to a similar size so they cook evenly.

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Spatchcock Chicken

Juicy Spatchcock Chicken, golden potatoes and tender carrots are seasoned with flavorful spices and roast together in a one pan meal! Easy, delicious dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Spatchcock Chicken:

For the Vegetables:

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Place whole chicken breasts side down on a cutting board. Using sharp and sturdy kitchen shears, cut the spine out on both sides, cutting through the ribs. Flip the chicken and press on the breasts with the palm of your hand until you hear a crack and the chicken is flat. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine dried parsley, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and whisk with a fork.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil on both sides and rub with your hands all around. Then rub with garlic, getting under the skin and inside the cavity. Sprinkle with a spice mixture on both sides and arrange chicken breasts side up in the center of a baking sheet.
  • Add potatoes and carrots around the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly with a spoon and arrange in a single layer.
  • Bake at 450 F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 F and bake for another 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads at least 165 F.
  • Remove chicken from the oven, cover with foil (only the chicken) and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut it and serve with vegetables.

Notes

  • Store: In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
  • Freeze: In a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months, thaw before enjoying.

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This easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with a golden crust and buttery taste, will win the biggest veggie sceptics and pairs well with any main dish!

For different flavors, try my roasted cauliflower with Parmesan cheese and cilantro lime roasted cauliflower.

Roasted cauliflower garnished with parsley on a baking sheet.

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Golden roasted cauliflower is the perfect cold weather side dish that goes with just about anything! The buttery, caramelized florets bring all the warmth, and you can easily tweak the spices to match whatever you’re serving.

I honestly prefer roasted vegetables over steamed because they have way more flavor and texture! Plus, this recipe is so easy, it’s perfect for weeknights or dinner parties!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple ingredients: Just oil, melted butter, and 5 simple spices work their magic here.
  • Versatile side: Pairs with everything from hearty mains to light dishes.
  • Easily customizable: Switch up the spices or add some fresh herbs to match any meal or mood.
  • Roasted to perfection: Each floret gets golden, crispy edges and a tender bite inside.

Ingredients for Roasted Cauliflower

You only need 8 simple staples for this budget-friendly recipe!

Cauliflower, butter, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Cauliflower: A medium head of cauliflower, or about 2 pounds of florets, makes enough for 4 servings.
  • Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a rich flavor and helps it get perfectly crispy, all while adding some healthy fats. You can also use avocado oil.
  • Melted butter: Helps them brown beautifully and adds a creamy flavor.
  • Spices: Salt and pepper for basic seasoning, smoked paprika for a hint of smoky depth, and onion powder and garlic powder for a burst of flavor.

How to Roast Cauliflower

Here’s how to make roasted cauliflower recipe with just 10 minutes of prep and ready to serve in 45 minutes.

Step by step process how to roast cauliflower.

Heat your oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Prep the cauliflower: Cut off the green leaves and slice the cauliflower into 4 quarters, starting at the base and slicing through the core. Trim the florets from the stem, then cut each quarter lengthwise and break them into smaller pieces by hand.
  • Coat the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and butter, then toss it all together to coat evenly.
  • Season the florets: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the cauliflower, then stir to make sure it’s evenly coated.
  • Arrange and bake: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer, making sure the florets aren’t touching. Bake for 25 minutes, or until they’re soft when pierced with a fork.

Tips for Best Results

Here are a few tips to make sure you achieve perfect results every time!

  • Wash then dry: Wet cauliflower might steam and not roast, resulting in a soggier texture instead of a crispy, golden finish.
  • Cut into small steaks: Helps it cook more evenly, and those smaller pieces absorb more seasoning and oil, giving you a better taste in every bite.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: An overcrowded pan leads to mushy cauliflower that’s not perfectly roasted. Make sure to use a large enough sheet.
  • Flip halfway through: If you want. For more golden brown edges.
  • Omit butter: It adds delicious taste, but you may substitute olive oil instead.
  • Baking time will vary: Depending on your oven and the size of your cauliflower florets. Keep an eye on it so they don’t burn.
Roasted cauliflower florets on a baking sheet.

Serving Pairings

Turn it into a meal! I love serving oven roasted cauliflower with a protein and a grain.

Here are some tasty pairings I recommend:

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cauliflower will soften a bit, but it’s still delicious!

Reheat: To bring back some crispiness, reheat the cauliflower in the air fryer or a 350 F oven until warm. If you use the microwave, it’ll be softer but still good.

Do not freeze! The texture will become mushy once thawed.

FAQs

Can I make it ahead?

Yes. Cut up and refrigerate your cauliflower for up to 3 days in a container. Then, season and bake when ready.

Can I roast this cauliflower in air fryer?

Yes. To roast cauliflower in air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400 F, coat and season the florets in a large bowl, then place cauliflower into the air fryer basket, making sure they’re in a single layer without overcrowding. Air fry for 14 minutes, pausing to shake once or twice.

Can I add Parmesan cheese?

Absolutely! About 5 minutes before it’s done, take the cauliflower out, sprinkle with up to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and pop it back in the oven.

More Cauliflower Recipes to Try

Roasted cauliflower in a bowl with a spoon. Blue linen napkin on a counter.
Closeup of roasted cauliflower garnished with parsley in a bowl.
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Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

This easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with a golden crust and buttery taste, will win the biggest veggie sceptics!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine North American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 149kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove green leaves and cut cauliflower head into 4 quarters, starting at the base and slicing through the core. Lay each quarter on a cutting board, angle your knife and cut florets from the stem. Then cut through the quarter one more time lengthwise and separate with hands into small steaks.
  • Place cauliflower in the center of previously prepared baking sheet, drizzle it with olive oil and butter, and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat evenly.
  • Spread cauliflower in a single layer so florets are not touching each other. Bake for 25 minutes or until soft to the touch with a fork.
  • Serve hot with your favorite protein and grain.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Cauliflower will become softer in but still delicious.
  • I don’t recommend to freeze baked cauliflower leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g

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We also love the more classic ground beef tacos and ground chicken tacos.

Baked tacos served with guacamole and pico de gallo on a platter.

These baked tacos are another viral trend I have been dying to try. While I love eating tacos I don’t make them often enough because of all the prep with the toppings.

So, these oven baked tacos are perfect for lazy taco makers like me. They’re so easy to make and are to die for! Perfect for busy weeknights just like sheet pan steak fajitas, chicken quesadillas and simplified chicken enchiladas!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • So crispy: Both flavor and crunch are amped up. I mean, who doesn’t love crispy?!
  • So easy to make: We bake multiple tacos all at once with very little hands-on time.
  • Flavorful and indulgent: If made with beef. But I think even poultry will taste amazing thanks to the crunchy taco shells.
  • They don’t fall apart: They’re sturdy and stay intact when you bite into them.

Ingredients for Crispy Baked Tacos

The ingredient list for this recipe is incredibly simple!

Ground beef, guacamole, pico de gallo, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Tex-Mex cheese, diced green chilies, corn tortillas, refried beans, oil.
  • Ground beef: Extra lean ground beef is the way to go because it has less fat and doesn’t produce as much grease.
  • Diced green chilies: I add a 4 ounces can to the ground beef for the tastiest taco meat.
  • Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, and taco seasoning.
  • Refried beans: You can make your own refried beans in Instant Pot or use store-bought, I usually opt for organic refried beans.
  • Shredded cheese: I like cheddar cheese or Tex Mex cheese for tacos.
  • Small tortillas: I used soft corn tortillas to keep them gluten free, but you can also use flour tortillas.
  • Oil: Any oil will work for brushing on the baking sheet.
  • For serving (optional): Guacamole, I love homemade! Pico de gallo, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and limes.

How to Make Oven Baked Tacos

Here’s a quick overview how to make baked tacos recipe with just 15 minutes of easy prep time. You’ll find a full recipe card below.

Step by step process how to bake tacos.
  • Prep: Heat your oven to 425 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet. Set it aside for later.
  • Cook taco meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as you stir. Drain any excess fat. Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, and green chilies, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once done, turn off the heat.
  • Warm tortillas: Lay the tortillas on a large plate, cover them with a damp towel, and microwave for 30-60 seconds until softened.
  • Assemble tacos: Arrange tortillas on your prepared baking sheet. Spread some refried beans on half of each, then add ground beef mixture and cheese. Fold them over and give them a gentle press. Spray or brush with oil and place another baking sheet on top.
  • Bake: Set them in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until they’re crispy. Take off the top sheet around the 12-15 minute mark. Once they’re done, transfer them to a big platter and repeat with remaining tacos.

Recipe Tip

If you’ve got 4 baking sheets, bake all at once; otherwise, bake in batches.

Tips for Best Results

Here are my top tips for making these baked beef tacos a favorite among taco lovers.

  • Drain the fat: If using ground beef. This not only makes them healthier, it will help keep tacos crispy and not soggy as they won’t sit in fat during baking.
  • Be sure to press them during baking: Otherwise the folded up top shell will open up. We still ate my test and it was delish, just less pretty.
  • To omit refried beans: If you don’t have any or don’t want to use them, mash up a can or 2 of drained black beans. I always try to buy organic black beans.
  • Don’t skip warming up tortillas: Otherwise they will break during folding, it only takes a minute!
Crispy oven baked tacos garnished with lime and cilantro and served with salsa and guacamole.

Taco Toppings Ideas

In addition to guacamole, salsa, and yogurt or sour cream, here are some more favorite taco toppings.

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Chopped red onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Diced avocado

What to Serve with Baked Tacos?

We’ll either enjoy tacos on their own or paired with a tasty side dish.

Our favorite salads for taco night are spinach avocado salad or mixed greens with creamy avocado cilantro dressing. We also like a heartier salsa like mango salsa or pineapple jalapeño salsa for dipping tacos or crispy tortilla chips.

If you’re craving something more substantial, rice is always a winner. You can keep it simple with Instant pot jasmine rice or brown rice, or cilantro lime cauliflower rice for something low carb.

And I’ll make Mexican cauliflower rice, Instant Pot rice and beans, or Tex Mex rice and beans with zucchini for our more festive occasions.

How to Store and Reheat

Store: It’s best to serve these immediately, that’s when they are most crispy. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat: I think it’s best to reheat them back in the oven at 425 F for 5 minutes. Or on the stove in a non-stick skillet and pan fry 2 minutes per side with a bit of oil, to avoid making them extra greasy.

I think microwave would make them a little bit soggy but it might work. I would set it for 45 seconds.

Freeze: I haven’t tried, not sure about texture. Again, I think fresh is best.

FAQs

Can I use flour tortillas?

Yes, you can use small flour tortillas. No need to warm them up before folding, they are pliable.

What can I use instead of diced green chilies?

You can substitute chopped jalapeno for diced green chilies. Or saute small minced onion and garlic with beef. Another option is to add more taco seasoning or cayenne pepper or paprika for a kick. Just any spices you like for more flavor.

Can I make them vegetarian?

Sure! Use your favorite meat substitute, crumbled tofu or a can of drained small beans like black beans or white beans for vegetarian baked tacos. Keep in mind, they’re going to be very beany tacos though.

More Taco Recipes to Try

Crispy baked tacos with ground beef.
Baked tacos served with guacamole and pico de gallo on a platter.
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Crispy Baked Tacos

Crispy Baked Tacos with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melty cheese are an easy, mess-free dinner or party snack!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 422kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Ground Beef Filling:

For the Tacos:

  • 14 ounces can refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar or Tex Mex cheese shredded
  • 16-20 small corn tortillas
  • Oil for baking

For Serving:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F and brush large baking sheet with oil. Set aside.
  • To make taco filling, preheat large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, constantly breaking into small pieces and stirring. Drain the fat. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, green chilies and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times. Turn off heat.
  • Place tortillas on a large plate, cover with damp towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until softened.
  • Lay out tortillas on greased baking sheet. Spread some refried beans on half of each, top with some taco meat and then some cheese. Fold over to seal, pressing on it and repeat with remaining ingredients, working in batches. Spray or brush with a bit more oil and place another baking sheet on top. You might have some leftover ingredients that you can serve.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until tacos are crispy, removing the top sheet at 12-15 minute mark. Remove from the oven, transfer to a large platter and repeat with remaining tacos. If you have 4 baking sheets, you can bake both at same time otherwise you have to work in batches.
  • Serve warm with salsa, guacamole and yogurt, and your other favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 3tacos | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 712mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g

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Baked Feta Chicken is easy chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy feta, tomato and garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

We also love the more classic baked chicken caprese and marry me chicken.

Baked feta chicken in a baking dish and wooden spoon in the sauce.

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Inspired by the viral baked feta pasta and my baked feta dip, the idea struck me that the creamy feta would make the most amazing sauce for coating baked chicken breasts in. It absolutely did!

I served baked feta chicken over spaghetti and we gobbled it up. It’s become one of the favorites in our arsenal of healthy chicken recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Yummy sauce with no effort: As it bakes, the creamy feta melts, tomatoes burst, and aromatic flavors naturally sweeten the sauce.
  • Healthy: Chicken and feta cheese create a protein-packed duo that’s naturally gluten-free and low carb.
  • Quick prep: No need to sear chicken, half tomatoes, or mince garlic, just dump and bake.
  • Minimum ingredients: You’ll only need 9 ingredients, including oil, salt and pepper.

Ingredients for Baked Feta Chicken

Baked feta chicken is an easy weeknight dinner with a short list of simple ingredients.

Chicken breasts, feta cheese, garlic, grape tomatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, basil, italian seasoning.
  • Chicken breasts: You’ll need 2 pounds, which is equivalent to 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
  • Grape tomatoes: Whole grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes are best for feta chicken because their sweeter flavor perfectly enhances the sauce. Diced large tomatoes will work in a pinch.
  • Feta cheese: For the star of the dish, grab an 8 ounces block of quality feta, usually found in either a vacuum-sealed package or in a brine. Crumbled feta could work, however the sauce will have more grainy texture.
  • Garlic: Fresh, whole garlic cloves will soften and blend into the sauce.
  • Olive oil: I chose extra virgin olive oil for its deliciously rich taste, but any olive oil will work.
  • Seasonings: We sprinkle everything with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Fresh basil: Finely chopped basil is a perfect garnish.

How to Make Baked Feta Chicken

Here is how to make this baked feta chicken recipe with just 5 minutes of prep time. Simply toss it all together, bake, and stir!

There is a full recipe card below.

Step by step process how to make feta chicken bake.

Start by preheating your oven to 450 F.

  • Combine ingredients: In a 9×13 baking dish, add chicken, grape tomatoes, and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, followed by a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use tongs to stir, ensuring an even coating.
  • Add feta: Spread everything outwards, forming a gap in the center of the baking dish, and position the block of feta within the well.
  • Bake: Bake chicken without a cover for 30 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
  • Let it rest, then stir: Take it out of the oven, cover with foil, and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Gently stir the feta cheese and tomatoes using a fork, pressing them to create a sauce. Finish with a generous sprinkle of basil.
  • Serve: Enjoy warm with side dish or salad of your choosing.

Tips for Best Results

With these simple tips, this chicken feta recipe becomes a restaurant-quality entree you’ll crave over and over again.

  • Pick large baking dish: You want everything in a single layer to ensure even cooking and enhance the flavor.
  • Use broiler safe dish: Not all glass baking dishes are suited for the broiler. I recommend using a ceramic dish instead.
  • If using chicken thighs: Make sure to use boneless and skinless chicken thighs, and cook them for a bit less time.
  • Quality feta: Use high-quality feta for a rich and tangy taste. Surprisingly, we find Walmart brand feta in brine always fresh and tasty.

Variations

This feta chicken recipe is wonderfully creamy and versatile, so feel free to make it your own:

  • Add spinach: Stir in a few handfuls of baby spinach after baking and mixing the sauce.
  • Make it spicy: Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Make it with Boursin cheese: If you don’t love feta cheese, place a block of garlic and herb Boursin cheese in the center and bake.
  • Dairy free: You can buy dairy free Boursin cheese. For a vegan feta cheese alternative, look for the Daiya or Violife brands.
  • Add other veggies: Chopped bell peppers or sliced mushrooms would be nice.
  • Other add-ins: Toss in some sun dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts when you add the feta. Or sprinkle in kalamata olives or capers towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Nuts: Garnish with some chopped almonds, pine nuts, or walnuts for a little crunch.
  • Dried herbs: Substitute Italian seasoning or mix and match dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley, or a Mediterranean blend for unique flavors.
Baked feta chicken served over pasta in a bowl with a fork.

What to Serve with Feta Chicken?

The sauce is perfect for dressing up pasta or rice, and for a lighter option, you can’t beat a fresh side salad.

  • Pasta: Pair it with your favorite pasta such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne. I served it over cavatappi pasta.

How to Store and Reheat

Store: If you find yourself with leftovers, simply let them cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat: Feta chicken bake warms up beautifully! You can reheat it in a microwave or for a stovetop option, gently simmer it in a covered pot on low heat.

Freeze: Pop the delicious leftovers into an airtight container and stash them in the freezer, good for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Can I use crumbled feta cheese?

You can use crumbled feta cheese if you have to. No changes to the recipe, kind of sprinkle it all around and keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

How do you prevent chicken from drying out?

To keep your chicken juicy, make sure not to overcook it. After cooking, let it rest for a bit, this helps the juices settle and makes the chicken extra tender.

How do I know my chicken is ready?

Your chicken is ready when an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 F.

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Side view of baked feta chicken breasts garnished with basil.
Baked feta chicken garnished with basil in a baking dish.
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Baked Feta Chicken

Baked Feta Chicken is easy chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy feta, tomato and garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 345kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large 9×13 baking dish, add chicken breasts, grape tomatoes and garlic cloves. Drizzle everything with olive oil and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir with tongs to coat evenly.
  • Make a well in the center of baking dish and place a block of feta in it.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes and then broil for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, cover with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Using a large spoon, stir feta cheese and tomatoes gently, pressing on them to create a sauce. Then garnish with basil.
  • Serve warm with your side of choice like pasta or rice or a salad.

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Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a microwave or in a small pot, simmering on low while covered.
  • Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes or cut up large tomatoes will work in a pinch. I prefer whole small tomatoes though.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 563mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies is healthy weeknight dinner that’s perfect for meal prep! Chicken breasts and vegetables are roasted with olive oil and simple seasonings in one pan for easy clean up.

On busy weeknights, I often make this one pan chicken and potatoes and pesto chicken and vegetables.

Sheet pan chicken and veggies roasted on a baking pan.

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Whether it’s back to school time or you just want an easy healthy dinner recipe, this sheet pan chicken and veggies is for you! Here at iFoodReal, I try to make your life in the kitchen easier and yet meals taste delicious.

I find cooking for a family can be tiring, so that’s when I turn to easy recipes like this one!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple: You will need just 9 basic ingredients to make this sheet pan chicken recipe.
  • Quick: 10 minutes of prep and only 35 minutes of hands-off time in the oven.
  • Less clean up: Both chicken and veggies are seasoned in one bowl.
  • Delicious: I use my homemade Italian seasoning combined with olive oil, which makes the flavor of this one pan chicken and veggies “spot on”, as per my neighbor’s feedback.
  • Cleans out the fridge: You can roast almost any vegetables with chicken breasts using this method.
  • Meal prep worthy: This sheet pan dinner is quite sturdy and will last in the fridge for 5 days. Perfect for meal prep and transporting to school and work!

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Chicken breasts, broccoli, potatoes, Italian seasoning, red onion, olive oil, garlic, bell pepper, salt and pepper.

You will need just a mix of whatever veggies you like, chicken breasts, oil, and a few simple spices. We use same seasonings to season both chicken and vegetables. I believe in “quality over quantity” and keep my chicken recipes simple.

  • Chicken breasts: I used 4 medium sized boneless skinless chicken breasts. If you have large to extra large chicken breasts, use 3 pieces.
  • Potatoes: I used yellow potatoes, you can also use red skin potatoes or baby potatoes. You can use russet potatoes if you like their taste once roasted.
  • Bell pepper: Any color sweet bell pepper will work. Use orange, yellow or red bell peppers in any combination you like.
  • Broccoli: Crowns and stems, chopped.
  • Onion and garlic: I like to roast red onion for its extra sweet taste. Grated garlic is used for seasoning chicken and vegetables.
  • Olive oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil as it adds a lot of flavor to this sheet pan meal! You can use avocado oil or grapeseed oil if you like.
  • Italian seasoning: My go-to is my homemade Italian seasoning recipe. I now have a dedicated jar for it in my spice drawer. If you use store-bought, make sure it’s low sodium version.
  • Salt and pepper

How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

To make sheet pan chicken and veggies I love to use my large and sturdy with tall walls OXO baking sheet. Here is a quick overview how to do it and full recipe is located in the recipe card below.

Step by step process how to season vegetables and chicken and then roast on a sheet pan.
  • Prep: Chop bell peppers and onion into same size 2 inch pieces, so they don’t overcook too much. And cut potatoes into smaller 1.5 inch bite-size pieces, so they have a chance to cook through.
  • Season the vegetables: In a large bowl, add bell peppers, onion and potatoes. Then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with grated garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss or stir to coat and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Season the chicken: In same bowl, add chicken breasts and same seasonings as for veggies. Stir to coat and lay on top of veggies.
  • Roast: Bake chicken and veggies on a sheet pan for 35 minutes in preheated to 425 F oven. Your meal is ready when potatoes are easily pierced with a knife and chicken breasts register at least 165 F when checked with instant read thermometer.

What Are the Best Vegetables to Roast?

For this oven roasted chicken breast and vegetables recipe, any firm vegetables that can withstand cooking for up to 35 minutes without becoming too overcooked work.

Here are a few ideas:

  • Sweet potato
  • Butternut squash
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cauliflower
  • Green beans
  • Carrots

Tips for Best Results

You can turn many other vegetables and protein into one pan dinners with a bit of guidance and common sense.

Here are my tips how to make your weeknights less stressful:

  • For more crispy roasted veggies: This recipe results in a fair amount of cooked veggies without much crispy edges. If you would like more roasted vegetables final result, divide chicken and vegetables equally between 2 large baking sheets.
  • Using other oils: I recommend to use extra virgin olive oil for this sheet pan chicken recipe. When combined with Italian seasoning, it makes this dish extra flavorful without many other spices. Avocado oil is quite bland but will work as well.
  • Add more spices: If you feel like, add up to 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, curry powder or chili powder for extra flavor.
  • Using frozen vegetables: You can roast frozen vegetables, especially if your chicken is slightly frozen too. Just increase baking time by 10-15 minutes and play it by ear.
  • Using chicken thighs: If you like dark meat, I recommend to use skin-on bone-in chicken thighs in this recipe. Boneless chicken thighs will dry out quickly before potatoes will be ready. You might have to increase baking time by a few minutes or until thermometer registers 165 F when inserted in the center close to the bone.
Roasted one pan chicken and potatoes served on a plate with a fork.

Serving Recommendations

This is a one pan meal that is complete with protein, carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats. You can easily serve it on its own! But if you feel like adding “a little something” on the side, this butter lettuce salad or spring mix salad will make a perfect simple side dish.

You can also top it with a dollop of pesto.

How to Meal Prep One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Meal prepping saves a lot of time! There are 3 ways I would recommend to meal prep this sheet pan chicken and veggies, and they all depend on your personal preference.

  • Chop. You can chop vegetables and cut chicken, then refrigerate in separate containers for up to 2 days. Store potatoes covered with cold water separately. Combine when ready to cook and follow recipe instructions.
  • Season. Season chicken and vegetables, store in separate airtight containers in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine when ready to bake and roast.
  • Cook. Roast chicken and veggies, divide between meal prep containers, cool down and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Grab and go for healthy lunch ideas throughout the week. This is my choice because I’m the queen of leftovers!

Can I Freeze Leftovers?

Personally I don’t recommend to freeze this dish. Let me explain why. Vegetables are already “wilted” because they are cooked. Once you place them in a freezer and then thaw, it will make them very soggy. But you can try, if you like.

FAQs

Is it safe to cook meat and vegetables together?

It is safe to cook chicken and vegetables together as long as you follow USDA guidelines for recommended internal temperature for cooked meats that is safe for consumption.

How do I know when it’s ready?

Your meal is ready when both potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork, and internal meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 165 F. Both chicken and potatoes need time to cook through.

Should I cover chicken and vegetables during baking?

There is no need to cover chicken and vegetables with aluminum foil or parchment paper when roasting on the sheet pan in the oven. On the contrary, you want them to bake open to get roasted on the outside.

How do I reheat it?

To reheat leftovers, I recommend to use a microwave to prevent chicken breasts from drying out. Or bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes.

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Sheet pan chicken and veggies roasted on a baking pan.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies is healthy weeknight dinner that's perfect for meal prep! Made in one pan for easy clean up, in 45 minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 490kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

For Vegetables:

For Chicken:

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl add bell peppers, potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well with a large spoon, transfer onto large 9×13 rimmed baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • In a same bowl, add chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Using tongs, stir well to coat and place on top of vegetables.
  • Roast chicken and veggies for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I do not recommend to freeze leftovers because bell peppers will turn mushy and potatoes will brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 645mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g

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Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes tossed with simple spices, garlic, and oil. Then baked until chicken is juicy with crispy skin and onions are roasted. Delicious one pan dinner!

We also love these oven baked chicken thighs, spatchcock chicken and sheet pan chicken and veggies.

Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes and carrots in white baking dish.

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These roasted chicken thighs and potatoes is my mom’s recipe. She didn’t cook often (grandma did) but this was her absolute staple for a healthy dinner. Crispy potatoes, roasted onion and garlic combined with juicy dark meat and crispy chicken skin, it will become your family’s favorite!

I’m obsessed with any chicken and potatoes combo because I am Ukrainian. Like Instant Pot chicken and potatoes and one pan chicken and potatoes are just other variations of this recipe. My kids rave about this chicken dish for days!

I often double the recipe, bake one right away and refrigerate another one to bake the next day. It is called “make ahead”.

Ingredients for Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, onion, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, basil, cumin, rosemary, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Chicken: It’s best to use bone-in chicken thighs with skin on. It will be the juiciest baked chicken and potatoes you ever tried!
  • Potatoes: Best potatoes to roast are yellow potatoes, red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes or baby potatoes.
  • Onion, carrots and garlic: There is something about soft sweet carrot and roasted onion. And even maybe burnt slivers of garlic. Use the largest onion ever. There will be a fight for the caramelized roasted onion, trust me.
  • Seasonings: You can use any dried herbs you like or have on hand for extra flavor. My family used only salt, pepper and fresh garlic. My rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon of salt, plus 1 tablespoon of dried herbs, plus 1 teaspoon cumin. You can skip cumin or use ground coriander instead.

How to Make Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Here is a quick overview how we make roasted chicken thighs and potatoes using only one dish. Everything is combined and baked in same baking dish!

Step by step process how to make roasted chicken thighs and potatoes.
  • Prep: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and get a large 9 x 13 baking dish with deep walls.
  • Combine everything: To the dish, add chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Drizzle with oil and then sprinkle with ground cumin, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Using your hands or large spoon, toss well to coat.
  • Bake: Roast chicken and potatoes uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender, and chicken juices run clear or instant read thermometer inserted in the center close to the bone registers 165 F.

Tips for Best Results

  • Stretch the chicken skin: After seasoning unbaked chicken thighs and potatoes, stretch the skin to cover the meat to prevent it from drying out.
  • Do not use russet potatoes: They do not taste as good when roasted and make the best healthy mashed potatoes.
  • Choose deep dish: You can use any large 9 x 13 inches or even bigger baking dish with deep walls. Oven-proof glass or ceramic baking dish is great. You want to be able to mix ingredients with your hands without chicken and potatoes “flying” around your kitchen.
  • Do not place chicken on top of the potatoes: Arrange potatoes and carrots around the chicken thighs so they cook evenly. If you place chicken on top of the vegetables, they won’t cook at same rate and won’t crisp up.
Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes with carrots served in a bowl and garnished with herbs.

What Do I Serve It with?

Since this is one pan meal with protein, carbs and even some vegetables, we usually serve it with some light and simple salad. I particularly like to serve it with vinegar centered salads like butter lettuce salad and vinegar based coleslaw. If you prefer more traditional salad, try this simple spring mix salad.

Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with healthy veggie dip or cottage cheese ranch dip would pair nicely as well.

I don’t recommend to roast other vegetables at same time in the oven as it may create extra steam preventing chicken and potatoes from crisping up. If you have an air fryer, you can make air fryer broccoli or air fryer brussels sprouts as a simple side dish.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

You can make ahead this chicken thighs recipe. In fact, I do it all the time. I prep 2 recipes at same time. Then I bake one tonight and refrigerate second one assembled and covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then bake tomorrow.

Because you coat potatoes in oil and spices, they will not turn brown.

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Roasted potatoes, carrots and onions will lose their crispness over time but it’s normal.

Reheat: You can reheat chicken thighs and potatoes in a non-stick skillet to bring some of the crispness back and without much oil thanks to the coating.

FAQs

Can I use boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts for this recipe?

Yes, you can use skinless boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts in this recipe. Just cut you potatoes and carrots into 1 inch pieces and reduce cook time to 30 minutes.

Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes?

Yes but keep in mind that sweet potatoes cook faster than regular potatoes. If you want, add yams to the pan after chicken, carrots and onions have been baking for 15 minutes. Do not forget to stir.

Can I use frozen chicken thighs?

You may be able to use frozen chicken thighs if you cut potatoes and carrots into 3 inch cubes. Baking time should be around 1 hour.

How do I know when chicken is ready?

Your chicken thighs are ready when their juices run clear. Because chicken is dark meat and often retains a bit of pink color, the most accurate way to check if your chicken is ready to eat is to insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of chicken closer to the bone. As per USDA guidelines, poultry is ready when cooked to 165 F.

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Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes and carrots in white baking dish.
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Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes tossed with simple spices, garlic and oil. Then baked until chicken is juicy with crispy skin and onions are roasted.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Ukrainian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 424kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and prepare large 9 x 13 baking dish with walls.
  • To the dish, add chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic and bay leaves. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with cumin or coriander, dried herbs, salt and pepper, and mix well, using your hands.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes uncovered or until potatoes are fork tender and chicken juices run clear when poked.
  • Remove from the oven and dig in!

Notes

  • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Veggies will lose their crispness though.
  • Reheat: You can reheat meat and potatoes in ceramic non-stick skillet, to bring some of the crispness back and without much oil thanks to the coating.
  • Meal prep and make ahead tip – double the recipe: Bake one tonight and refrigerate 2nd one assembled and covered, then bake tomorrow. I do it all the time.
  • Seasonings: You can use any dried herbs you like or have on hand. You can skip cumin.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 410mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g

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Sweet Potato and Eggs is easy and delicious breakfast baked in one pan. All you need is to season potatoes, crack some eggs and sprinkle with feta and cilantro after. How easy?!

Sweet potato and eggs with tomatoes and cilantro garnish.

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This sweet potato and eggs recipe came out of a sheer desire to make breakfast in our house easy and delicious.

It also works as a healthy dinner, especially if you have busy nights with kids’ activities, like we do!

I remade this recipe again today and I had to put my laptop away and just eat, I couldn’t stop.

Grape tomatoes were popping in my mouth, barely soft with tender skin. Eggs were cooked perfectly, not runny but not thick solid. And sweet potatoes with goat feta cheese, avocado, hot pepper flakes and lime juice were a flavor explosion!

We love potatoes and eggs combo like in healthy breakfast casserole, so I figured this would be a success too. And it sure was!

Are you ready to make this deliciousness?!

Ingredients and Notes

It’s got so much flavor using simple ingredients but you can also swap some of the ingredients to make it your own.

  • Sweet potatoes: Can also swap for potatoes of any color.
  • Eggs: You’ll need 6 large eggs.
  • Feta cheese: I like goat milk feta cheese, but you can also use cow’s milk feta if you prefer.
  • Seasonings: Garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. You can also use fresh garlic, but it is an extra step and tool!
  • Grape tomatoes: I just love how easy they are to wash and throw on top. Regular diced tomatoes will work.
  • Garnishes: Green onions, cilantro, hot pepper flakes, avocado (or guacamole), salsa, and lime juice.

How to Make Sweet Potato and Eggs

Here are the simple steps to prep this recipe in 5 minutes! After that it’s all baking time.

Cut sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings in a bowl.

Prep: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line your baking dish with parchment paper and cooking spray.

Cut and season potatoes: Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. No need to peel!

Then dump them into a deep bowl with oil and spices and toss until evenly coated. Feel free to use your fingertips to rub.

Sweet potatoes in baking dish lined with parchment paper.

First bake: Place the seasoned sweet potatoes flesh side up in a prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until knife tender.

Cracked eggs in between sweet potatoes with grape tomatoes and crumbled feta on top.

Second bake: Crack the eggs into the spaces between the potatoes. Sprinkle on the tomatoes and feta and bake again for 9-10 minutes or until the egg whites are opaque.

Garnish: Remove from the oven, garnish as desired and enjoy hot!

Tips for Making Egg and Sweet Potato

  • If you’re worried about egg shells, crack one at a time in a small dish, then pour it into the dish.
  • When using a convection oven, the baking time will be reduced by 10 minutes or so.
  • No need to peel the potatoes. The skin has plenty of nutrients, but it also helps to keep the shape of the sweet potatoes. If by chance they’re overcooked, they’ll at least be too soft in their shell!
  • For a runny yolk, you’ll want to keep an eye on it while it’s in the oven. Eggs won’t take too long to cook, so once the egg whites are cooked, take the dish out immediately.

Storing and Reheating

Storing and reheating: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

I would say the best way to reheat would be in a microwave as you don’t want to be tossing potatoes and eggs around to make a mush.

Freezing: Baked sweet potato does not freeze well, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

FAQs

Are sweet potatoes good for breakfast?

Yes. They provide fiber, potassium, vitamins, especially vitamin A, minerals, and antioxidants.

What to serve it with?

For breakfast, you have a one pan meal. Serve with sliced avocado and salsa. Possibly with a fruit smoothie or orange juice.

Can you eat this dish for dinner?

Yes. That’s one of the brilliant things about this dish is that it works for every single meal at any time of the day.

Can I add other vegetables?

Yes. Think about using any firm veggies like cauliflower, corn, or carrots. Onions would be great too.

More Egg Recipes to Try

More Sweet Potato Recipes

Love eggs as much as my family? Check out my collection of healthy egg recipes!

Sweet potato and eggs on a plate with avocado and salsa.
Sweet potato and eggs with grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and grape tomatoes.
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Sweet Potato and Eggs

Sweet Potato and Eggs is easy and delicious breakfast baked in one pan.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American Ukrainian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 378kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, line 9 x 13 baking dish with unbleached parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add potatoes, oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Toss well until potatoes are coated.
  • Lay potatoes cut side up in previously prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes (convection oven reduces baking time by 10 mins or so) or until knife tender.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully crack eggs in between the potatoes, top with tomatoes, sprinkle with feta cheese and bake for another 9-10 minutes or until egg whites are white.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish as you wish. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 720mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g

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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas with tender slices of beef, onions, bell peppers, and a simple seasoning for a quick, easy, family approved dinner! Serve in tortilla wraps, with several sides or in rice bowls.

You might also like sheet pan chicken and veggies and baked tacos.

Closeup of sheet pan steak fajitas with lime and cilantro.

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Unlike regular fajitas that require standing over a skillet, sheet pan steak fajitas are seasoned and baked to perfection right in the oven!

Sheet pan dinners are quick and simple that don’t feel like a chore. I mean, who doesn’t love a hands-off method?!

While steaks are a bit of a luxury item in our house, I’ll admit that my entire family loves Mexican dishes like carne asada steak and carne asada tacos. However, those are both for days when I have a little more energy in the kitchen. These oven steak fajitas are perfect for busy weeknights!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Minimum clean up: We prep and bake entire recipe on a baking sheet!
  • Quick recipe: 10 minutes of hands-on prep and no need to marinate the steak for hours.
  • Delicious: This combination of ingredients is colorful and packed with flavor.
  • Versatile: Enjoy as a fajita, as a topping for a grain bowl and in burritos. Serve with cilantro lime cauliflower rice or white rice and refried beans.

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

All you need is just a handful of ingredients and several pantry staples for this 30ish minute meal.

Steak, bell peppers, onion, taco seasoning, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic powder, avocado, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime, tortillas.
  • Steak: You can use flank steak or skirt steak. I could not find any in my grocery stores, so I used top sirloin steak and fajitas still came out fabulous!
  • Vegetables: A classic combination of yellow, white or red onions and sweet bell peppers.
  • Jalapeño: Feel free to adjust the amount to personal taste. You can leave some seeds in for an extra kick of heat.
  • Olive oil: Or another neutral cooking oil like avocado oil.
  • Lime: Use fresh lime juice, not bottled, for the best flavor.
  • Spices: You’ll need a simple combination of taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Tortillas: You can use small whole wheat or white flour tortillas, or corn tortillas.
  • For serving: Avocado slices or guacamole, cilantro, lime, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and cheese.

Steak Tip

If you want to know more about the differences between flank steak vs. skirt steak. Flank steak is the leaner of the two and works best for cooking to medium. Whereas skirt steak is slightly more tender and more forgiving (without becoming chewy) when cooking to well done.

How to Make Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

First, preheat the oven to 475 F and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step by step process how to make sheet pan steak fajitas.
  • Prepare the steak and veggies: Look at your steak and see how the lines are running across it. To cut against the grain, you want to slice through the lines rather than parallel with them. Cut bell pepper and onions into thin strips.
  • Season both: Divide meat and vegetables into 2 separate piles on one pan. Drizzle steak with olive oil and lime juice, then add taco seasoning, garlic powder, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Drizzle veggies with oil, then season with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Gently toss each pile and divide between 2 sheet pans, combining and spreading.
  • Bake the steak fajitas: Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Season: After removing the steak fajitas from the oven, season steak only with a finishing salt like pink salt, coarse sea salt or flaky sea salt.

Baking Time Tip

If you use a dark colored baking pan, the fajitas may cook faster. Also all ovens vary, some run hotter and some bake slower. You know your oven best, so adjust accordingly.

Tips for Best Results

  • Make sure to slice the steak against the grain: To avoid ending up with tough, chewy steak pieces.
  • For easier steak slicing: You can place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes before slicing. However, you may then want to increase the cooking time by a couple of minutes.
  • Cooking the steak whole: I prefer pre-slicing it before cooking and still find the results wonderfully tender. However, you could also cook the steak whole, rest for 5 minutes, and slice against the grain for slightly more rare and tender steak. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it’s cooked to 165 F in the middle.
  • To warm the tortillas: You can place them in a stack wrapped in foil in the oven in the last few minutes of baking.
Oven steak fajitas in whole wheat tortilla with avocado, cilantro and lime on a plate.

Variations

  • Other vegetables: While peppers and onion are the classic fajita vegetables, you could add sliced portobello mushrooms, broccoli, thinly sliced zucchini, and other veggies that will cook in time. Even cherry tomatoes could work.
  • Switch up the protein: Boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, and large shrimp will work in this recipe.
  • Other spices: Feel free to add a little ground cumin or smoked paprika.
  • Sugar: This might sound odd but a pinch of sugar helps balance with the spice and ups the flavor of the steak.

Serving Ideas

There are several additional toppings or sides you could enjoy with these sheet pan steak fajitas, including:

Toppings:

Sides:

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.    

Reheat: Reheat steak fajitas in a large skillet, pan-frying until warmed through. This not only heats the steak but also crisps it up a little.  

Make ahead: You can slice the vegetables and refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Don’t add seasonings yet, as they’ll soften and release water and texture will be wrong.

At the same time, you can slice the steak and store it with all the seasonings for up to 3 days.

When ready to cook, season the veggies and follow the recipe.

FAQs

What is the best steak for sheet pan fajitas?

Skirt, flank, or rump steak is the best for fajitas. I also like the most affordable top sirloin steak. I’ve found that as long as you slice it against the grain, the meat will come out tender.

How do I know when steak fajitas are ready?

To check for doneness, just taste a piece of steak. It’s as simple as that.

Why are my sheet pan steak fajitas chewy?

The most likely reason for this is overcooking the steak. Since every oven is slightly different, you could check on it at around 16 minutes and then keep checking every few minutes until they reach your desired level. Remember there’s a final broil at the end too!

Can I use frozen vegetables?

I don’t think it’s a good idea because frozen vegetables contain a lot of moisture. Both steak and veggies will come out more steamed rather than roasted.

More Sheet Pan Recipes to Try

Sheet pan steak fajitas with lime and cilantro.
Sheet pan steak fajitas with lime and cilantro.
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas with tender slices of beef, onions, bell peppers, and a simple seasoning for a quick, easy, family approved dinner!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 555kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Steak:

For the Vegetables:

For Serving:

  • 8 small corn, whole wheat or white flour tortillas
  • Lime and cilantro
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper. Transfer steak and vegetables into 2 separate piles on one sheet pan.
  • Steak: Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, top with jalapeno, then sprinkle with taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Vegetables: Drizzle with olive oil and season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Toss each pile separately, then mix meat and veggies together and transfer half of steak fajitas on second sheet. Spread in a single layer on both sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. To check for doneness, just taste a piece of steak. Then broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and season steak only with a pinch of pink, coarse or regular salt. I underseason fajitas during cooking on purpose because a small sprinkle of salt at the end is everything.
  • Serve steak fajitas hot in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, throw on a non-stick skillet and pan fry until warmed through. It will give fajitas an extra char and refresh them.
  • Different baking sheet: Dark colored baking pan might cook fajitas faster.
  • Ovens vary: If you have convection oven by default, it will cook fajitas faster as well.
  • More heat: Leave some seeds in jalapeno for a heat kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 750mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g

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Healthy chicken skillets, soups, salads and baked chicken breast and thigh recipes that are fairly quick, juicy, crispy and tender.

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Chicken is our go-to meat. I love chicken for its health benefits compared to other meat, affordability and accessibility. Chicken is a blank canvas that can take on any seasonings and become a delicious healthy clean meal.

We have over 140 healthy chicken recipes on the blog and this is only half of them. Please enjoy!

Health Benefits of Chicken

  • Chicken is a source of lean protein, vitamins B3 and B6, and selenium. If you live a healthy lifestyle, it doesn’t mean you have to cook only healthy chicken breast recipes.
  • It does matter how you cook your chicken. Baking, grilling and sauteing chicken with a bit of oil are the healthiest options. That’s when ceramic non-stick pans are handy.
  • Consuming chicken may help you reduce consumption of red meat.
  • Eating more lean protein like poultry may help with weight loss.
  • Chicken noodle soup may relieve the symptoms of common cold.

All this info from a reliable source and common sense. Now if you are vegan you probably hate me.:) But hey, I’m not vegan and love my chicken and vegetables. Moderation is key.

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Click on the link below to jump to your favorite healthy chicken recipe section.

Tips for Cooking Chicken

  • Don’t overcook: Boneless chicken breasts and thighs cook fast. Overcooking will result in dry and rubbery chicken.
  • When is baked or fried chicken ready? When instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 150 degrees F. Let it rest covered for 10 mins, meat will reach internal temperature of 165 degrees F and juices will settle.
  • Stretch the dollar: My grandma taught me how to cut a whole chicken and make 3 different meals out of it.

What Goes Well with Chicken?

30 Minute-ish Chicken Recipes

I cook these healthy clean eating chicken breast recipes when I need dinner on the table in 20-30 minutes, do not want to fuss with many ingredients or am tired. Always having boneless chicken breasts in the freezer helps.

Chicken Tostadas

20 Minute Chicken Tostadas with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado, crumbled cheese and homemade baked tortilla shells. Tasty, healthy and quick dinner idea.

chicken tostadas on a white serving platter garnished with lime

Healthy Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken is quickly pan seared until crispy and then coated in lemon butter sauce. This 30 minute restaurant quality chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight, serve with creamy cucumber tomato salad!

lemon chicken in a baking dish garnished with lemon slices

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Make these Buffalo Chicken Tacos smothered in Frank’s red hot sauce and drizzled with homemade healthy blue cheese Greek yogurt sauce. To die for!

buffalo chicken tacos served on a white plate with a view of hot sauce bottle

Healthy Chicken Salad

Easy and low fat Healthy Chicken Salad that is a must for hot summer days, lunches and quick dinner. It is also low in calories and sodium but big on flavor.

bowl of healthy chicken salad

Ground Chicken Tacos

30 minute Ground Chicken Tacos cooked with vegetables and all the fixins in one skillet for a healthy taco family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights and kids absolutely love these chicken tacos!

3 ground chicken tacos garnished with cilantro

Grilled Chicken Breast

Tender and juicy Grilled Chicken Breast with 30 minute marinating and simple ingredients. Easy chicken recipe for summer BBQ, no cook dinners, salads and potlucks.

sliced grilled chicken breast

Cilantro Lime Chicken

This Cilantro Lime Chicken can be grilled, baked or fried so you can enjoy it year round. The best part – marinate from 30 mins to 48 hours. So much flavor either way!

cilantro lime chicken sliced

Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken marinade infused with oregano, lemon and garlic and ready to bake, grill or fry for the best Greek chicken recipe ever! Opa!

white platter of greek chicken breasts garnished with rosemary.

Healthy Lettuce Chicken Wraps

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps is another 30 minute dinner we make regularly. It all started with a visit to PF Chang’s in Seattle. Easy filling made with chicken breast, or ground chicken cooked in a tasty savory sauce and loaded up on crispy lettuce leaves. Way better than any restaurant’s. Not to mention way more healthy. Are you in?

healthy lettuce chicken wraps on plates over rice

Chili Lime Chicken

Flavorful Mexican Chili Lime Chicken in as little as 30 minutes. Bake, grill or fry and use in tacos, salads or fajitas year round.

plate of chili lime chicken breasts garnished with lime wedges

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken is amazing chicken recipe to have as a backup plan. Delicious honey garlic sauce with simple ingredients from your pantry will transform fresh chicken breasts or thighs in 30 minutes into a restaurant quality dinner. Healthy, easy and at fraction of the cost.

honey garlic chicken garnished with green onions

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

One of the best things about Air Fryer Chicken is that it is so simple and made up of entirely clean ingredients and pantry staples. So quick to make for meal prep or for a quick dinner! Serve with southwest quinoa salad and you have a winning dinner on hand.

air fried chicken on plate

Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla with lots of veggies, less cheese, whole wheat tortillas and baked instead of fried. Only 5 ingredients! Healthy, easy and delicious Mexican food.

plate of chicken quesadilla served with sour cream and pico de gallo

Grilled Chicken Salad 

Grilled Chicken Salad with baby greens, tomatoes, berries, toasted nuts, feta cheese and creamy poppyseed dressing or any of these favorite grilled chicken salad in a bowl

Chicken Burritos

Chicken Burrito Recipe for busy people! Meal prep 17 chicken burritos in an hour in Instant Pot or on the stove and freeze for later. Or turn chicken burrito into a low carb burrito bowl.

instant pot chicken burritos wrapped in tin foil

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

Pressure cooker is amazing for cooking juicy chicken, even from frozen. Yes! No more “crap, forgot to thaw the chicken” literally. Instant Pot replaces slow cooker ten-fold. If you haven’t jumped on a pressure cooker bandwagon hurry up before it’s too late. You can use any brand of pressure cooker to make these healthy clean eating Instant Pot chicken recipes.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is healthy, sticky and glossy made with any fresh or frozen chicken. Easy pressure cooker dinner entire family will love!

instant pot chicken recipes healthy

Instant Pot Chicken Breast

Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast from fresh or frozen. 25 minutes from start to finish, simple ingredients and no saute.

instant pot chicken breast served on a plate as a whole breast and shredded

Instant Pot Frozen Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken or make rotisserie style whole chicken in pressure cooker with 5 mins prep. It comes out super juicy! If you have fresh chicken, check out this Instant Pot whole chicken recipe.

instant pot frozen whole chicken served on a platter

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken is easy, healthy and 30 minute restaurant quality dinner you can make whenever you crave Indian food. Many readers give it 5 stars and call this recipe authentic!

bowl of instant pot butter chicken served over rice with naan bread

Instant Pot Stir Fr

Instant Pot Stir Fry with fresh or frozen chicken, frozen vegetables and healthy easy teriyaki sauce. Do you need to be saved at the end of the work day? Then this Costco dinner with 5 minutes prep is for you!

instant pot stir fry served over brown rice on a white plate with a fork

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is easy one pot chicken stew like my Ukrainian grandma used to make. Set and forget healthy dinner recipe with 10 minutes prep.

instant pot chicken and potatoes served on a white platter with a spoon

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is absolutely scrumptious one pot meat with chicken breasts or thighs, white or brown rice and veggies. It is ideal for busy weeknights.

plate of instant pot chicken and rice

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are the most easy tacos with fresh or frozen chicken breasts. 30 minute healthy dinner idea I promise will become your go-to!

Instant Pot shredded chicken tacos with cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole and crema served on a plate.

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo with milk and Parmesan is creamy, saucy and absolutely like a heavy cream restaurant quality alfredo. And nobody will complain. This easy 25 minute weeknight dinner is a family favorite!

plate of instant pot chicken alfredo

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Whole Chicken comes out juicy, flavorful, crispy and so tender, even the breast. It is the most easy rotisserie chicken you will ever make with 5 minutes prep in your pressure cooker.

instant pot whole chicken in pressure cooker

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken makes flavourful and healthy pulled chicken in 30 minutes total. Serve with rice, salad or make wraps and freeze for busy nights.

bbq chicken in the instant pot

Instant Pot Chicken Pasta with Parmesan

Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta is 30ish minute one pot meal with tomato sauce, chicken breasts and gooey cheese on top. Full of staples, kids favorite and so easy!

instant pot chicken pasta with parmesan scooped on a spoon

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

EPIC Instant Pot Chicken Thighs that are juicy, tender, flavorful and ready in 30 minutes. Not to mention it is 5 ingredient chicken recipe!

instant pot chicken thighs served over rice on a blue plate

Chicken Skillets

If you want throw chopped chicken with minimum other ingredients on a skillet, so be it. Cook brown rice and serve as a side. Or make skillet with lots of veggies. All these healthy chicken dinner recipes take 30 minutes or less in regular frying pan.

Thai Chicken Curry

Enjoy this creamy, rich, and aromatic Thai Chicken Curry at home with just one pan, simple ingredients, and in under 30 minutes.

thai chicken curry served over brown rice

Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini

Mexican Chicken and Zucchini cooked in one skillet with black beans, corn, fresh herbs, taco seasoning and melted cheese on top. One pan, low carb and healthy 30 minute meal.

healthy chicken recipes cooked in a skillet

Healthy Chicken Stir Fry

This Healthy Chicken Stir Fry is loaded with veggies and chicken coated in easy sweet and savory sauce. It is a 30 minute meal everyone will love!

plate of chicken stir fry served over white rice

Chicken and Corn

This garlic Chicken Zucchini and Corn recipe is a 20 minute healthy weeknight dinner that was inspired by my Ukrainian roots. Low carb, easy and one pan deliciousness!

skillet of chicken, zucchini and corn

Chicken with Tomatoes

This Chicken with Tomatoes combines tender pan fried chicken breast with sauteed juicy tomatoes, garlic, and herbs for an easy, flavorful weeknight 30 minute meal.

pan of chicken breast with tomatoes. garnished with basil

Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

This Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower combines juicy chicken, crispy cauliflower, and a sweet and sticky healthy teriyaki sauce. 30 minute dinner that will satisfy all your take out cravings.

white dish of teriyaki chicken and cauliflower served over white rice with fork

Chicken Quinoa Skillet

This Chicken Quinoa Skillet combines tender chicken, fresh garden vegetables and nutrient-dense quinoa for a quick 30 minute meal.

Chicken quinoa skillet with tomatoes and broccoli.

Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken is bursting with flavor, is easy to make and is a one-pan wonder. Juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes sauteed with fresh basil pesto and then add in chicken breasts with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Perfect dinner for summer or to remind you of summer!

Horizontal image of Pesto Chicken in a pan with cherry tomatoes and basil

Yellow Chicken Curry

This Chicken Curry will be the best you ever tried! Chicken simmered in a flavorful sauce with coconut milk and yellow curry powder, then served over rice is a 30 minute dinner heaven. So aromatic!

plate of chicken curry with brown rice

Healthy Orange Chicken

Delicious and ready in 30 minutes! Healthy Orange Chicken is lightened up with a lower sugar orange sauce that is just as delicious as your favorite takeout. Serve with Instant Pot steamed vegetables and a grain for a healthy dinner.

Baked Chicken Recipes

Baked chicken is one of the most healthy ways to cook chicken as you need minimum of fat to make meat juicy. The key to tasty baked chicken is to bake it at the right temperature and with a good combination of dried herbs to avoid bottles of unhealthy sauces. I have done my ground work for you.

Baked Chicken and Peppers

Baked Chicken and Peppers is a true crowd pleaser dish where boneless chicken thighs are baked with sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms under a blanket of cheese until gooey. Serve on top of mashed potatoes or rice with the juices and everyone will be blown away!

casserole dish of baked chicken and peppers

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Baked Chicken Breast is easy, juicy and ready with 5 minutes of prep. This simple chicken breast recipe will become your go-to! You will be surprised that juicy chicken breast is baked uncovered.

dish of sliced oven baked chicken breast

5 Chicken Marinades

Easy Chicken Marinade Recipes are perfect for your oven baked chicken! Marinated chicken turns out so juicy and flavorful. Choose from faijta, greek, lemon, teriyaki and ranch marinades.

A close up of a plate of food with grilled chicken breasts.

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

A classic restaurant favorite lightened up! You will love this Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan with almond flour breading, sweet marinara and gooey mozzarella cheese!

Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

These healthy Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups made with whole wheat or brown rice pasta, artichoke hearts and white sauce are fun to make with kids and make a fancy tasty dinner.
baking dish of chicken lasagna roll ups

Crispy Coconut Chicken

Crispy Coconut Chicken with chicken tenders breaded in coconut flakes and spices, then baked until golden brown and dipped in your favorite sauce. Your kids will love this healthy version of chicken strips!

crispy coconut chicken tenders on a plate with a side of dipping sauce

Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers are super easy to make healthy peppers with chicken, rice, mushrooms and tomato pasta sauce.
 
chicken stuffed peppers

Healthy Fried Chicken

This Healthy Fried Chicken is baked instead of fried without breadcrumbs, cereal, oil or flour. It comes out so crispy outside and juicy inside, you will want to sink in your teeth immediately.

healthy fried chicken on a rack

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Homemade healthy chicken nuggets baked instead of fried and perfect for dunking into ketchup or honey mustard. Naturally gluten free with almond flour.

Healthy chicken nuggets on a plate.

Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked Chicken Thighs with lots of garlic, crispy skin and so juicy inside! Growing up in Ukraine, my mom always baked these chicken thighs and today they “wow” families and guests around the world.

dish of baked chicken thighs

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a plump juicy golden brown chicken breast stuffed with a creamy cheesy spinach filling. Simmered in a buttery broth, this low carb 30 minute skillet dinner will be an instant hit!

spinach stuffed chicken breast in white skillet with spinach

Almond Crusted Chicken

Almond Crusted Chicken is a healthy version of chicken strips that are baked instead of fried, and coated in ground almonds in place of breadcrumbs. These chicken tenders are crunchy on the outside, moist inside and full of flavour.
 
close-up of almond crusted chicken tenders

Chicken Enchiladas

Our absolute family favourite Chicken Enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken, beans and green chiles, baked with the best homemade enchilada sauce until cheese is bubbly. This is melt in your mouth, restaurant quality, easy dinner!
 
plate of chicken enchiladas served with sour cream and cilantro

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole has a creamy filling of veggies, juicy chicken and the best crust. This recipe is so easy to make from scratch. Classic comfort food never tasted so good!

plate of healthy chicken pot pie

Sheet Pan and One Pot Chicken Recipes

You can throw all the ingredients in a Dutch oven or on a sheet pan and have a healthy dinner. No other bowls to dirty. Isn’t that amazing?! Veggie packed, flavor dense and calorie low, these healthy family meals are sure to be a hit!

One Pot Chicken Quinoa

One Pot Chicken Quinoa is loaded with broccoli, wholesome quinoa, juicy chicken and delicious flavours. Nothing is “boring” about this healthy one pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner!

one pot chicken quinoa

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes, carrots and onion tossed with simple spices, garlic and oil. Then baked until chicken is juicy with crispy skin and onions are roasted. Delicious one pan dinner!

dish of roasted chicken thighs and potatoes

Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Tuscan Chicken Pasta with healthy creamy garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and chicken. 30 minute clean eating chicken one pot meal for busy weeknights. Kids will approve!

pot of tuscan chicken pasta

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes prepared and baked with tomatoes, garlic and oregano on same sheet pan. Easy, healthy and absolutely delicious quick dinner solution for busy weeknights.

one pan chicken and potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies with chicken breast, mixed vegetables and simple spices. So easy, you don’t need a trip to a grocery store.

Sheet pan chicken and veggies on kitchen counter.

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Casserole with layers of cooked shredded chicken, zucchini noodles sheets and super easy healthy enchilada sauce. Loaded with fiber, vegetables and protein.

chicken zucchini casserole

Mexican Chicken and Rice

One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is easy chicken skillet recipe made with pantry staples. Rice and chicken breasts are simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese and served with avocado.

pan of mexican chicken and rice garnished with cilantro and avocado

Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole with brown rice, broccoli and no canned soup makes one easy baked healthy chicken casserole from scratch.

healthy chicken and rice casserole in red dutch oven

Chicken Soup and Stew Recipes

There is nothing better than a bowl of soup or stew on a rainy or snowy day. Plus soup and stew are very budget friendly! Growing up in Ukraine we ate soup every single day! I still cook soup at least 3 times a week to clean out the fridge and to cut back on the cost of feeding a family with 3 men!

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Healthy White Chicken Chili is a 30 minute meal with chicken breast, white beans, corn, cumin and yogurt. This healthy comfort food is easy to make on the stove, crockpot or Instant Pot.

bowl of white chicken chili garnished with jalapeno pepper, avocado and cilantro

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Buffalo Chicken Chili made healthy and yet creamy in slow cooker or Instant Pot. Or turn into a freezer meal.

bowl of buffalo chicken chili garnished with blue cheese, cilantro and lemon

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is made with tender chicken, crispy tortilla strips, veggies, and herbs in a deliciously spiced broth. An easy, healthy soup that combines so many fresh Mexican flavours!

bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with tortilla strips

Chicken Chickpea Stew

Quick Chicken Chickpea Stew recipe with tomatoes cooked on a stove, in slow cooker or Instant Pot. Plus how to turn into a healthy freezer meal instructions for busy families. So good!
 
chicken chickpea stew in red dutch oven

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup just like my Ukrainian grandma used to make. It is easy, hearty, healthy and delicious. Serve with fresh dill or parsley, lots of pepper and toasted whole grain bread. Yum!

bowl of instant pot chicken noodle soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup is made without heavy cream, flour or butter in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or on the stove. It is easy, creamy, low fat and simply the best healthy comfort food in a bowl!

quick and easy healthy chicken recipes - soup and stew

Chicken Lentil Soup

This flavourful clean eating Chicken Lentil Soup has chicken, lentils, leafy greens, and corn simmering in herb-infused chicken stock with coconut milk. Made in a slow cooker or stovetop, your choice!

bowl of chicken lentil soup

Instant Pot Thai Chicken Soup

Easy and creamy Instant Pot Thai Chicken Soup with coconut milk, peanuts, cilantro, lime and full of hidden veggies. Make on the stove, slow cooker or turn into a freezer meal.

bowl of instant pot thai chicken soup garnished with peanuts, lime slice and cilantro

Chicken Stew

This quick and easy one pot Chicken Stew is made with chicken, potatoes and carrots simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth and garnished with fresh herbs.

bowl of chicken stew

More Healthy Dinner Ideas

Alternately, solve your lunchtime dilemma with these healthy lunch ideas!

Healthy chicken salad served on lettuce leaves.
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65 Healthy Chicken Recipes: Chicken Salad

One of my most popular healthy chicken recipes. This easy and low fat Healthy Chicken Salad is a must-have recipe for quick lunches, dinner or picnics. Even though it is low on calories, it is big on taste.
Course Salad
Cuisine North American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 180kcal
Author Olena Osipov

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 3/4 cup 3 large celery stalks, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley or dill finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup pecans, almonds or cashews
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2+% fat
  • 1/4 cup mayo I used avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp any vinegar except balsamic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a small skillet, toast pecans on low-medium heat until darker brown and fragrant. Make sure to stir often. Then, transfer to a cutting board, cool and chop coarsely.
  • In a medium bowl, add toasted pecans, chicken, celery, onion, parsley, yogurt, mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir gently to mix. Adjust the amount of salt to taste.
  • Chicken salad tastes best cold, so refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve with quinoa, brown rice or greens or make a chicken salad sandwich with whole wheat bread.

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Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I have not tried freezing this salad, but don’t think the fresh veggies and herbs would hold up well.
  • How to cook chicken for salad: Use baked chicken breast. Or if you have an Instant Pot, try making Instant Pot frozen chicken, Instant Pot whole chicken  or Instant Pot chicken breast.
  • Onions: You can substitute white or green onion for red onion. 
  • Sweet addition: Try adding sliced grapes or chopped apple for a bit of sweetness. 
  • Use any mayo: Olive oil mayo or vegenaise work well. I tend to use avocado oil mayo because it is healthier. 
  • Do not use 0% yogurt: You will definitely want to use plain regular or Greek yogurt with a fat content of at least 2%. Yogurt with less fat will cause the chicken salad to taste flat and chalky (and who wants that?!). 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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