50+ Healthy Dinner Recipes (2025)

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50+ Healthy Dinner Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!! Perfect for Staying on Track with Eating Better!

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I have an amazing Round-Up of 50 Healthy Meals that you can whip up in 30 minutes flat.

I am sure that after all the holiday indulging we did in December that everyone is now looking for some light and healthy fare. The great thing is that these recipes will also be nice and quick to prepare. And with our busy schedules, who doesn’t like to get food on the table quickly?

These dishes may skimp on calories but they definitely don’t skimp on flavor! I was literally drooling as I was putting this round-up together. So if you will excuse me, I am off to my kitchen to cook up a dish or two! 😉

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Light Italian Shrimp and Rice Skillet – Julie’s Eats and Treats

Chicken Avocado Burger with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce – Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Roasted Broccoli Alfredo ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Buffalo Chicken Ranch Burger ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Cauliflower Rice Fish Taco Bowls ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Chicken Ranch Burger ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Light and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe – Julie’s Eats and Treats

Parmesan Tilapia ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Baked Salmon Shrimp and Asparagus ~ Valentina’s Corner

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Thai Chicken Stir Fry ~ Recipe Runner

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Sheet Pan Roasted Shrimp & Veggies ~ Life is But a Dish

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa – The Creative Bite

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One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles ~ The Recipe Rebel

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One Pot Tortellini Minestrone Soup~ Spoonful of Flavor

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One- Pot Parmesan Risotto with Sausage and Kale – Whole and Heavenly Oven

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Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole – The Creative Bite

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Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Peas and Crayons

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Healthier One Pot Skillet Lasagna ~ The Recipe Rebel

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Skillet Chicken Fajitas ~ Recipe Runner

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One Skillet Tuscan Chicken – Delicious Meets Healthy

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Pressure Cooker Light & Spicy Taco Shells ~ The Creative Bite

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Quick and Easy Ratatouille – A Virtual Vegan

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One Skillet Chicken Cacciatore– Delicious Meets Healthy

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Coconut Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles – Food Faith Fitness

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Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes – Culinary Hill

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Pulled Tandoori Chicken – The Big Man’s World

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Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon – Peas and Crayons

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Cajun Blackened Chicken – Flavor Mosaic

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Brussels Sprout and Cashew Fried Rice – A Virtual Vegan

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Chicken Milanese – The Suburban Soapbox

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30 Minute Light Chicken Enchiladas – The Creative Bite

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Garlic Roasted Salmon and Brussels Sprouts – Diethood

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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole – Embellishments

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Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls – The Chunky Chef

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Spicy Pesto Shrimp Primavera – Flavor Mosaic

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Salmon Bowl with Kale and Lentils – The View From Great Island

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Quick and Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa – Life is But a Dish

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Quick and Easy Chicken Taco Soup – Dinner at the Zoo

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Easy Vegetable Stir Fry – Two Peas and Their Pod

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Pesto Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp – Diethood

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs – Kristine’s Kitchen

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One Pot Caprese Chicken and Rice– The Recipe Rebel

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Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Squash Boats – Everyday Maven

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Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts – Cravings of a Lunatic

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Easy Baked Parmesan Tilapia – Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Fajita Stuffed Peppers – Lemon Tree Dwelling

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Easy Tilapia with Cilantro and Lime – Food Faith Fitness

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Spicy Peanut Spaghetti Squash – Bless Her Heart Y’all

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I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

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  1. kara says

    So glad to have of found this I like finding new recipes to learn but have been wantung to find healthier stuff so hopefully I can get these amazing dishes right for dinners to come.

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    • Julie Evink says

      Enjoy Kara!

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  2. Smart Bowl System says

    Prepare healthy recipes for your dinner quickly by following the ideas from experts. All of them contain essential nutrients enabling you to lead an active lifestyle.

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  3. Hilary says

    Thank you so much for including my Quinoa bake in this really great roundup!!! xoxo

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  4. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says

    Now this is a great list of food! So many different ones to choose from! Thanks for including my pasta dish!

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  5. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

    So many gorgeous and healthy meals in one place, love it! Thank you so so much for including me!

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