Description

These easy healthy dinner recipes for quick meals are perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with colorful vegetables, lean protein, and simple seasonings, they are delicious, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for families, solo dinners, or last-minute guests, these dishes bring warmth, love, and convenience to your table.

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced thinly
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Toss in chicken strips, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook 5–6 minutes until golden.
Add bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until tender but crisp.
Drizzle soy sauce over mixture and toss well.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Pre-chop vegetables for quicker cooking. Swap chicken for tofu, shrimp, or beef as desired. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Add lemon juice or chili flakes for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg