Setting New Year’s resolutions is the easy part – following through is where the challenge begins. If eating healthier is one of your goals for 2025, a great way to stay on track is to plan ahead with simple, healthy dinner ideas. Establishing this habit can make a big difference in sticking to your healthy eating routine.
This recipe roundup features 31 weeknight dinner ideas, from hearty chili and lasagna to fresh salads, flavorful noodles, and satisfying sandwiches. With a new recipe to try every day, you have the perfect plan to kick off 2025 on a healthy and delicious note.
For even more recipe inspiration tailored to your New Year’s health goals, be sure to also check out 20 Healthy Weight Loss Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings.
Low fat Hearty Turkey Chili
There aren’t many foods in this world cozier than a hearty bowl of chili. This recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef for a dose of protein with much less saturated fat, as well as a mix of beans like white and pinto for a big fiber boost.
Get the recipe for Turkey Chili.
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Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Mole is a deep, earthy, slightly chocolatey dish originating in Mexico. Enjoy this authentic experience with a super easy recipe to throw together any night of the week. You can make mole sauce from scratch, but if you’re in a pinch for time, a bottled sauce from the store will work just fine.
Get the recipe for Mole Enchiladas.
Grilled pork fillet with pineapple salsa
Pork tenderloin is a juicy, delicious way to get a protein boost at dinner, and this recipe uses a tangy pineapple salsa to bring out even more of the flavors. If it’s too cold outside to use the grill, you can bake your pork tenderloin instead!
Get the recipe for Grilled pork fillet with pineapple salsa.
Bolognese with lower calories
A hearty pasta dish is filling all year round, but there’s something especially comforting about pasta in the winter. For a rich, decadent pasta dish that’s still healthy and on the lighter end when it comes to calories and calories from fat, try this easy Pasta Bolognese.
Get the recipe for Pasta Bolognese.
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Oven baked chicken fingers
In the mood for crispy chicken tenders? Most of your options are deep-fried in lots of oil, but these oven-baked tenders not only require zero oil, but they’re gluten-free, too. You can throw these in the oven, or if you want an even crispier exterior, go ahead and cook them in your air fryer instead!
Get the recipe for Oven Baked Chicken Fingers.
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Healthy Chicken and Dumplings
For a cold January evening, you can’t go wrong with chicken and dumplings. You get a nice serving of vegetables from the carrots, onions and peas, and you can easily boost your protein count for the end of the day with the chicken thighs. This recipe also calls for low-sodium chicken stock, which can help those looking to keep their sodium intake in check.
Get the recipe for Chicken and Dumplings.
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Hearty Asian beef noodle soup
This recipe is perfect for those of you who are getting a little tired of regular chicken soup. If you still want the health benefits of a noodle soup made with broth, meat, and vegetables, this recipe can give you just that, along with a lot more flavor from the garlic, anise, ginger, and soy sauce.
Get the recipe for Asian Beef Soup.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Salsa Verde
Mahi Mahi is an affordable, mild-tasting fish that is easy to cook in a number of ways. This recipe calls for an easy salsa verde, which is made with parsley, mint, lemon, capers, anchovies, garlic and olive oil.
Get the recipe for Grilled Mahi Mahi with Salsa Verde.
Asian-inspired tuna burger with Wasabi Mayo recipe
Looking for something other than your go-to burger? This tuna burger recipe is easy to make and flavorful, and you still get the protein benefits of a regular burger, along with a meal that’s healthier and much lower in saturated fat.
Get the recipe for Asian-inspired tuna burgers.
Protein Packed Turkey BLT Salad
This salad is a spin on the classic BLT sandwich. With turkey, bacon, tomato, cucumber and low-fat ranch, you can put together a tasty and healthy dinner salad in minutes, perfect for your busiest January nights.
Get the Turkey BLT Salad recipe.
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Chicken burger with sun-dried tomato aioli
Kick off January dinners with simple chicken burgers. You can always replace the ground chicken with ground turkey. Feel free to add more vegetables to this dish with a side salad or a side of steamed broccoli or carrots.
Get our recipe for chicken burgers with sundried tomato aioli.
Sweet and Spicy Beef Wok
Stir-fried dishes are always a go-to for quick and easy dinners. Serve over brown rice and for more vegetables add a salad with vinaigrette dressing.
Get our recipe for Sweet and Spicy Beef Stir-Fry.
Sweet & spicy glazed salmon with roasted vegetables
This sheet pan salmon dish is no fuss and not many dishes. Put whole grains on the side, like quinoa, farro, or brown rice.
Get our recipe for Sweet and Spicy Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables.
Simple Chicken Scallopine
This better-for-you, Italian-inspired dinner has a fraction of the calories and saturated fat of your local Italian restaurant. Serve over whole wheat pasta and with steamed cauliflower and broccoli on the side.
Get our recipe for Simple Chicken Scaloppine.
Sesame Noodles With Chicken
This Asian-inspired dinner uses fettuccine noodles, peppers, and shredded chicken, which you can make yourself or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Add more vegetables by serving with a salad or crudité with dip as a starter.
Get our recipe for Asian-inspired sesame noodles with chicken.
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a family favorite and use many ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and spice cabinet. Serve with baked sweet or russet potato fries or a healthier slaw.
Get our recipe for Turkey Sloppy Joes.
Prawns Fra Diavolo
Shrimp is a very low-calorie protein that can be prepared in a snap. To get more fiber, replace traditional spaghetti with whole-wheat or legume-type spaghetti. Serve with a salad with vinaigrette dressing, steamed green beans, or both!
Get our recipe for Low Calorie Prawns Fra Diavolo.
Greek Chicken & Rice Bowls
These Mediterranean-inspired dishes use rotisserie chicken, which helps reduce your overall cooking time. Pair with brown rice and a super simple chopped salad, and you’ll have a well-balanced, delicious meal on the table in no time.
Get the recipe from Toby Amido Nutrition.
Lemon Salmon Orzo Skillet
One-pot meals are a lifesaver when it comes to a busy work week. This dinner balances salmon with orzo, asparagus and tomatoes. Add more vegetables by cutting up vegetables for the table or make a simple side salad.
Get the recipe from The creative bite.
Turkey meatloaf with spicy tomato glaze
Meatloaf is a crowd favorite, plus you can take leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve with roasted potato wedges or a baked sweet potato on the side and roasted vegetables.
Get our recipe for Turkey Meatloaf with Spicy Tomato Glaze.
Spicy tuna & avocado fish tacos
Celebrate Taco Tuesday (or any other day of the week) with these Tuna and Avocado Tacos. Serve with rice and beans on the side.
Get our recipe for Spicy Tuna and Avocado Fish Tacos.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken With Potatoes & Carrots
These chicken thighs are paired with potatoes, carrots and parsnips. You can also add a sprig or two of parsnip if you like. Add fruit salad or a piece of fruit like clementine or sliced pineapple for dessert for a complete meal.
Get the recipe from Toby Amido Nutrition.
Light beef chili
This chili recipe is made with lean ground beef and three (yes, three!) types of beans, each serving packed with 9 grams of fiber. Serve with a slaw and serve with Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream as a topper of your choice.
Get the recipe from Toby Amido Nutrition.
Thai chicken curry
Instead of Thai takeout, cook this curry recipe where you control the ingredients. Per serving, it provides 340 calories, 13 grams of fat – of which 6 grams are saturated – and 400 milligrams of sodium. Serve with flatbread on the side to mop up that delicious curry!
Get our recipe for Thai Chicken Curry.
Shrimp & Feta Orzo Bake
This vegetarian dish is another one-dish meal that can help minimize dishes and your overall effort, especially when you’re exhausted. Complete the meal with steamed or roasted vegetables on the side. We recommend Brussels sprouts or string beans.
Get the recipe from The creative bite.
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Five Ingredient Grill Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Some busy nights, five ingredients are all you want to handle. This easy dinner uses bottled barbecue sauce, so compare the labels to make sure you’re getting it with a lower amount of added sugar. If you’re cooking for more than two people, double or even triple this well-balanced sheet pan.
Get our recipe for 5-ingredient barbecue with chicken pan.
Deconstructed Skillet Lasagna
This skillet lasagna uses smaller lasagna noodles to cut down on total carbs. If you want more vegetables, you can add a cup of shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, or chopped cauliflower to the recipe.
Get the recipe from Toby Amido Nutrition.
Thai basil tofu
Tofu is a plant-based protein made from soybeans and is quick to cook. Serve this over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Get the recipe from Healthy Maven.
Loaded Alfredo Pasta With Chicken & Vegetables
This lighter Alfredo sauce uses smaller portions of butter, 2% milk and parmesan cheese. By adding cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken and vegetables, it makes for a healthy, deliciously balanced meal.
Get our recipe for Loaded Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables.
Spanish chicken in tomato sauce
This dinner idea is another easy one pot meal that will become your favorite this year. Serve over whole grain couscous, brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Get the recipe from Toby Amido Nutrition.
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Glazed Hoisin Meatball Bowls
This drool-worthy dinner idea features roasted carrots, simple white rice flavored with garlic, ginger, and butter, and meatballs made with lean beef and plenty of flavor from hoisin and soy sauce. Serve fruit such as fresh berries or orange segments for dessert.
Get the recipe from The creative bite.
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