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Aug 20, 2024
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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!
45 Quick and Easy Healthy Dinners To Cook After work
1. Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice
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Try our Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl recipe for a healthy, satisfying dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus
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Chicken and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime - This chicken recipe is is so much flavor and so easy to throw together!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
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This baked shrimp foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
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This 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
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
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Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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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!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
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This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
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Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables (in 15 minutes!)
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This air fryer chicken recipe with veggies 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!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. One-Pan Fish Fillets with Quinoa and Cherry Tomatoes
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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.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Asparagus Skillet
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Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Asparagus Skillet Recipe - Healthy, tasty, simple and quick to cook, this cod and asparagus recipe will have you enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner.
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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This cilantro lime shrimp is the most easiest and flavor packed shrimp recipe!
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Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)
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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.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta
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This broccoli stir fry recipe with pasta cannot get easier or quicker! It's loaded with flavor and ready in less than 30mn.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
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This Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is packed full of flavor and super easy to make at home! A flaky, moist and delicious teriyaki salmon recipe.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
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This garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet
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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!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
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This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Baked Fish with Lemon Butter
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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!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Pepper Chicken Stir Fry (15 Minutes)
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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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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad
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This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
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Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Noodles
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This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus
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These oven-baked chicken bites with asparagus are quick to make and don’t require any frying. The baked chicken bites are so juicy, tender, and delicious you’ll eat them hot right off the sheet pan!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Pan-Seared Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce
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Light and delicious Tilapia fish in Tomato Basil Sauce, made in 25 min, all in one pan!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
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This air fryer Fried chicken recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes. You'll never need another air-fryer chicken recipe!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs
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28. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
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This baked salmon in foil with Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce makes an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta
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Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta 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 30 minutes!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Fish Tacos with Roasted Halibut
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Try our quick and easy fish taco recipe, bursting with fresh flavors and a spicy twist. These fish tacos are perfect for any mealtime!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. BBQ Baked Salmon {10-Minute }
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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.
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. 10-Minute Broccoli Stir-Fry
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This quick and easy broccoli stir fry recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make. You'll love the delicious garlicky sauce!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Soup {Vegan + Gluten-Free}
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This vegan zucchini and tomato soup recipe is light, satisfying, and bursting with flavor!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
34. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
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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!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)
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These delicious blackened shrimp with asparagus are the perfect versatile and fast weeknight meal.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
36. Baked Red Snapper with Salsa Fresca
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Try our quick and delicious Baked Red Snapper recipe with its fresh salsa. This healthy fish recipe is sure to satisfy everyone!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
37. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
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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!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
38. Tuscan Garlic Salmon Skillet with Spinach and Tomato
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This easy and healthy Tuscan salmon recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and makes a perfect weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
39. Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans
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These Instant Pot pork chops with green beans are a delicious and easy pork recipe your whole family will love.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
40. Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage
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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!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
41. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
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This garlic butter shrimp recipe is delicious and cooks super quickly - The easiest and flavor packed shrimp ever!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
42. Gnocchi and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
43. Coconut Curry Baked Cod
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Coconut curry baked cod recipe is one of our favorite easy fish recipes at the moment. Try this baked cod with rice or quinoa!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
44. Baked Zucchini and Cheese
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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!
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Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Rice
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Dinners To Cook After Work: Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice
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Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min
Try our Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl recipe for a healthy, satisfying dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients you need for the Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1 cup uncooked rice
The sauce1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
How to make Teriyaki Chicken Rice:
1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Add the sauce ingredients–honey, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch–to a medium bowl and whisk together.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and add to a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the garlic powder and some ground pepper. Stir well to combine. Add the cornstarch and stir until the diced chicken is completely coated on all sides.
4. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in one layer–do not crowd the skillet, it is best to work in batches. Cook the chicken pieces for 4 minutes undisturbed and then stir and cook another 3-4 minutes. The chicken should be golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a shallow plate.
6. Add the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly.
7. Add the broccoli, and bell peppers, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
8. Add the brown chicken bites back to the skillet and stir in the Teriyaki sauce. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
9. Divide rice into bowls and top with the chicken, veggies, and sauce. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if you like. Enjoy!
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