10 Easy Dinners That Make Healthy Eating Automatic

Life is busy enough without having to overthink every single ingredient on the dinner plate. These dinner ideas take the guesswork out of the evening rush by making good choices feel like a total breeze. Just follow the steps and watch how easily a balanced meal comes together for the whole family!

Budget-Friendly Ground Beef and Broccoli

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A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Juicy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

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Sweetened with honey, these teriyaki chicken skewers make a tasty gluten-free dinner recipe or easy meal prep idea. Easy to make, this chicken dinner uses a homemade teriyaki sauce to give them their classic flavor. To learn more: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Seasoned chicken breasts on a baking tray lined with tin foil and roasted brussels sprouts around them — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Made with an orange garlic sauce, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a 30-minute dinner recipe that's tasty for the whole family. The juicy chicken and soft brussels in a sweet orange drizzle that's a sure-fire way to light up your taste buds. To learn more: One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Creamy Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry

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Tender and juicy bites of chicken simmered in a rich and creamy sauce; this Thai chicken pineapple curry is a comforting weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this green curry uses pineapple for a punch of tropical flavor. To learn more: Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry

Gluten-Free Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

Honey and lemon baked chicken thighs with parsley on top in a baking dish. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with these ultra-juicy, honey-baked chicken thighs. Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free this busy weeknight dinner comes together with just a handful of ingredients and makes for a burst of sweetness in every bite.

Get the recipe: Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

30-Minute One Pot Chicken Alfredo

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An easy pasta recipe made in under thirty minutes. This creamy, dairy-free chicken one pot alfredo pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Whipped up with a blend of coconut milk and gut-healing broth, this recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner. To learn more: Dairy-Free Alfredo

Gluten-Free Mini Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan barbecue meat loaves with roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A delicious weeknight dinner you can meal prep in advance! This gluten-free mini meatloaf and veggies recipe is the perfect sheet pan dinner to whip up for busy nights. Roasted sweet potatoes, crisp broccoli and savory meatloaf all in one bite.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Mini Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner

Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup

Chicken and cauliflower rice soup with carrots in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Embrace the cool weather and cozy up with a bowl of this gluten-free chicken and rice soup! Loaded with vegetables, warming broth, and fueling chicken this fall soup recipe is made in just half an hour and warms you up from the inside out. To learn more: Gluten-Free Chicken and Rice Soup

Air Fryer Steak Bites

Cooked in just 10 minutes these air fryer steak bites come out tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned! With a blend of cumin and garlic, these steak cubes work just as well as a game-day appetizer as they do as part of a busy weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak Bites

Healthy Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

No mess and no fuss! These sheet pan steak fajitas make the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning, this easy, healthy dinner comes together in under 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas