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Dinner Ideas

Healthy dinner ideas

Boring dinners no more! This page is home to all of my easy dinner ideas. When it comes to eating healthy, dinner is an important meal of the day. It's easy to get stumped and lack inspiration for dinnertime, so my best advice is to choose simple, easy ideas that you can make in under an hour. Here you'll find my fave 30-minute dinners, easy one pan and one pot meals that minimize clean up, along with some twists on your boring old chicken dinner and stir fry. Check out all of my awesome dinner ideas!

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Chicken Chow Mein
Best Baked Chicken Breast

Perfect Baked Chicken Breast + How to Video

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

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Skillet dinners & stir fries

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

French Onion Chicken Skillet

French Onion Chicken Skillet

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry (2-Ingredient Sauce!)

Singapore Street Noodles

Singapore Street Noodles {PF Chang's Copycat}

Panda Express Sweetfire Chicken

Sweetfire Chicken {Panda Express Copycat}

Applebee's Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry

Applebee's Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry

Dan dan noodles

Faux Dan Dan Noodles

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

Hibachi Chicken

Perfect Hibachi Chicken {Benihana Copycat}

Low Carb Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl

Ready in 30 minutes or less

Easy Miso Soba Noodle Bowls

Miso Soba Noodle Bowls with Spicy Tofu

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups

Mason Jar Instant Noodles

Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls

Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone-In and Boneless)

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry (2-Ingredient Sauce!)

Meal Prep Thai Basil Chicken

Meal Prep Thai Basil Chicken

Sheet Pan Sriracha Ranch Chicken

Sheet Pan Sriracha Ranch Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Instant Pot Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

Pita Pizza 3 Ways

How to Make Pita Pizza 3 Ways

Tips for getting dinner on the table fast!

Make a meal plan

Be realistic with your schedule when making your meal plan. Ideally, you'll plan out 5 dinners in a week, leaving yourself to eat leftovers or quick meals the other two days. Having a plan in place with recipes selected ensures that you know what you're cooking and have all the ingredients to make dinner, whether it's batch cooking a bunch of food or cooking a fresh meal each night.

Use the right tools

Many times we don't think of the short cuts we can take when it comes to getting dinner on the table each night. Slow cooker meals are great - you just dump in all the ingredients and come home to a cooked meal! The Instant Pot is great for dump and go as well, and one pot and one skillet recipes help you do less dishes each night. Don't be afraid to use the gadgets in your kitchen to help you!

Cook and prepare ahead

A great way to cut down on cooking time each night is to prepare some ingredients ahead of time or even do a little bit of cooking at the beginning of the week. Try cooking and shredding some chicken breast, or cooking some rice or quinoa in your rice cooker so that all you need to do is reheat or add to a recipe when the time comes to cook dinner. It'll make  dinner seem like a breeze!

Easy Chicken dinners

Best Baked Chicken Breast

Perfect Baked Chicken Breast + How to Video

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

Baked Turkey Meatballs

Freezer-Friendly Meal Prep: Baked Turkey Meatballs

French Onion Chicken Skillet

French Onion Chicken Skillet

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups

Mason Jar Instant Noodles

Tequila Lime Chicken

Tequila Lime Chicken (Applebee's Copycat)

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone-In and Boneless)

One Pan Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken

One Pan Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken

The ultimate weeknight dinner ideas guide!

If you're looking for healthy recipes that are ready super quickly and are big on flavor, I've got you covered with the ultimate dinner guide! There's everything you could ever want for dinner listed in this mega post, including pasta, chicken dinners, tacos, slow cooker meals, soups & stews, chilli, stuffed vegetables, stir fries, pizzas and more. There's a little something for everyone!

Read the ultimate dinner guide
Easy Korean Bibimbap

One pot and one pan recipes

Thai Green Curry Chicken Vermicelli Bowls

Thai Green Curry Chicken Vermicelli Bowls

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

French Onion Chicken Skillet

French Onion Chicken Skillet

Slow Cooker African-Inspired Peanut Stew

Slow Cooker Peanut Stew

Chicken Tandoori Meal Prep Bowls

Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

One Pan Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken

One Pan Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken

Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake

Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake

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My most popular dinner Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

This Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a super quick and easy one pot dinner – the noodles cook alongside the other ingredients for minimal cleanView Post

Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup is a delicious, vibrant vegan soup made with coconut milk and spices. Dump it all in one pot andView Post

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken is made healthier than the classic version of this dish – say hello to your childhood favourite re-envisioned! View Post

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

These Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls with rice, broccoli and a 5-ingredient stir fry sauce make for a delicious meal prep idea – just dumpView Post

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups

Mason Jar Instant Noodles

These Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups are the perfect on-the-go work lunch and packed full of raw veggies, quick-cook vermicelli noodles & shredded chicken!  IngredientsView Post

Butternut Squash Dal

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal with lentils and coconut milk is a delicious vegan recipe – pair this Indian dish with basmati rice forView Post

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot – and theView Post

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone-In and Boneless)

This recipe for the Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs shows you how to cook juicy chicken, whether you're using boneless or bone-in chicken thighs.  Tips forView Post

Instant Pot or Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Instant Pot or Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker – it's a one pot Mexican-inspired green rice bowlView Post

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

These 20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are a delicious, healthy quick dinner or meal prep idea using mostly pantry staples – read on forView Post

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

These Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a delicious low-carb spin on the classic sandwich and a tasty dinner idea you can prep ahead of time.  View Post

Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

This Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is a deliciously light summer dinner idea made easy by using pre-made flatbread, steak, gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, red onion and arugula!View Post

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