45 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Dinners To Cook After Work

Long day at work and super hungry? These quick and healthy dinner recipes will get you to the other side. From easy stir-fries to comforting pasta meals, you are guaranteed to find the perfect weeknight fix after your work day, which will keep you plenty of time to relax. Cooking after work has never been so easy – Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated Mar 10, 2025

45 Quick and Easy Healthy Dinners To Cook After work

1. Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice

Try our Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl recipe for a healthy, satisfying dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus

This chicken bites and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime. So much flavor and so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. 10 Minutes Air Fryer Salmon Bites Tacos

Crispy and tender salmon bites in the air fryer in under 10 minutes! Perfect for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Avocado Shrimp Salad

This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables (in 15 minutes!)

This air fryer chicken and veggies recipe is super easy to make and full of flavor. Air fryer chicken and vegetables make a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. One-Pan Fish Fillets with Quinoa

This flavor-packed one-pan fish and quinoa dish to treat the family to a healthy weeknight meal! This fish, quinoa, and tomatoes recipe this can be cooked in a flash without worrying about a sink full of dishes.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Try our juicy oven baked chicken recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Asparagus Skillet

This cod and asparagus recipe will have you enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner! Garlic butter cod with lemon asparagus - Healthy, tasty, simple and quick to cook!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Cilantro Lime Shrimp

This cilantro lime shrimp is the most easiest and flavor packed shrimp recipe!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)

Our one pot chicken and vegetables recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its amazing flavor! Super easy to make, this chicken breast and vegetables recipe is also excellent for meal prep.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta

This broccoli stir fry recipe with pasta cannot get easier or quicker! It's loaded with flavor and ready in less than 30mn.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

This Teriyaki salmon recipe is packed full of flavor and super easy to make at home! A flaky, moist and delicious teriyaki salmon recipe.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

This garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

The best chicken tenders recipe ever! You'll make this chicken tenders recipe with green beans recipe at least once a week when you realize how much everyone loves it!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Blackened Chicken Salad

This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - Salad with chicken is the simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake

This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Baked Fish with Lemon Butter

Try this easy baked fish recipe with a buttery garlic and lemon sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds! Ready for a mouthwatering seafood dish? Get the baked fish recipe now!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Pepper Chicken Stir Fry (15 Minutes)

Our delicious pepper chicken stir fry is sweet and savory, with incredible umami flavors. Quick, easy, and delicious - You won’t want to miss this chicken stir-fry recipe!
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22. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Chicken Stir Fry Noodles (15-Minute )

This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
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24. Baked Chicken Bites with Asparagus

These oven-baked chicken bites recipe with asparagus are quick to make and don’t require any frying. The chicken bites are so juicy, tender, and delicious you’ll eat them hot right off the sheet pan!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Pan-Seared Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce

Light and delicious Tilapia fish recipe in Tomato Basil Sauce, made in 20 min, all in one pan!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs and Asparagus

This air fryer chicken thighs recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs

Perfect chicken recipe for a quick and healthy dinner
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon and Asparagus in foil with garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

This Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta recipe is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Filled with fresh vegetables this vegetarian pasta recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Roasted Halibut Fish Tacos

Try our quick and easy fish taco recipe, bursting with fresh flavors and a spicy twist. These fish tacos are perfect for any mealtime!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. BBQ Baked Salmon {10-Minute }

Baked BBQ Salmon is so quick and easy. With only two key ingredients and minimal cleanup, this baked salmon recipe makes a stress-free dish for any lunch or weeknight dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe (10-Minute)

This quick and easy broccoli stir fry recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make. You'll love the delicious garlicky sauce!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Soup {Vegan + Gluten-Free}

This vegan zucchini and tomato soup recipe is light, satisfying, and bursting with flavor!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Lemon garlic shrimp recipe is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp! Ready in under 15 minutes, lemon garlic shrimp is a quick, healthy meal that can be served over almost anything!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)

These delicious blackened shrimp and asparagus take less than 20 minutes to make! Get the secret to this restaurant quality dish you can easily make at home!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Baked Red Snapper with Salsa Fresca

Try our quick and delicious Baked Red Snapper recipe with its fresh salsa. This healthy fish recipe is sure to satisfy everyone!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Sheet pan shrimp fajitas make an easy weeknight dinner that tastes amazing. Make this baked shrimp fajita recipe once and you'll make it over and over!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Tuscan Garlic Salmon with Spinach and Tomato

This Tuscan salmon recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and makes a perfect weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans

These Instant Pot pork chops with green beans are a delicious and easy pork recipe your whole family will love.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage

This chicken egg roll bowl recipe is super easy to make, and so nourishing. All of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, without the carbs!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

Easy and flavorful, buttery garlic-y shrimp and asparagus are ready in 20 minutes. The whole family will beg for seconds on this one!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Gnocchi and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe - You'll love this gnocchi and broccoli stir-fry recipe! With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, this quick stir-fry with gnocchi and broccoli makes a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Coconut Curry Baked Cod

Coconut curry baked cod recipe is one of our favorite easy fish recipes at the moment. Try this baked cod with rice or quinoa!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Baked Zucchini and Cheese

Baked zucchini and cheese is an easy side dish made in 30 minutes. If you're looking for the perfect balance of crispy and cheesy, this cheesy zucchini bake is for you!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

45. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Rice

This shrimp and rice recipe with broccoli comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick, balanced, and healthy meal. Shrimp and broccoli rice is also perfect for meal prepping!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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