CloseSummer is in the air, so welcome the season’s fresh flavors with these easy dinner recipes. All you need is one pot or pan to whip up these meals, making them simple options for the months to come. Plus, they’re packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike broccoli, dark leafy greens, avocado and fish, so they can help relievestubborn symptomslike joint stiffness, mental fog and digestive issues. Recipes like our Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry and Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas are healthy and delicious choices for dinner this summer.01of 18One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & RiceView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.02of 18Sheet-Pan Chicken FajitasView RecipeOne sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up this chicken fajita recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!03of 18Vegan Coconut Chickpea CurryView RecipeTo make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.04of 18Easy Salmon CakesView RecipeThese healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.05of 18One-Pan Roasted Chicken Legs with Citrus & Star AniseView RecipeJacob FoxWhole chicken legs make a beautiful presentation, but you can opt for drumsticks or chicken thighs—just watch the timing, as they’ll be ready a little faster. This recipe only uses one skillet to help you cut down on cleanup. Serve with bok choy and rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.06of 18Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado RanchView RecipeThis healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.07of 18One-Pot Pasta with TunaView RecipeJoy HowardUse the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.08of 18Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & TomatoView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallWe pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.09of 18Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb SauceView RecipeGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.10of 1820-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto SauceView RecipeServe these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.11of 18One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We’ve happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.12of 18Skillet Chicken with Orzo & TomatoesView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this healthy chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.13of 18Greek Salad with EdamameView RecipeEdamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.14of 18One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg LunaShrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.15of 18Cauliflower Fajita SkilletView RecipeJacob FoxThinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.16of 18Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.17of 18Pineapple Tofu Stir-FryView RecipeAt last–a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.18of 18Chicken Club WrapsView RecipeWhole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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Summer is in the air, so welcome the season’s fresh flavors with these easy dinner recipes. All you need is one pot or pan to whip up these meals, making them simple options for the months to come. Plus, they’re packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike broccoli, dark leafy greens, avocado and fish, so they can help relievestubborn symptomslike joint stiffness, mental fog and digestive issues. Recipes like our Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry and Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas are healthy and delicious choices for dinner this summer.01of 18One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & RiceView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.02of 18Sheet-Pan Chicken FajitasView RecipeOne sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up this chicken fajita recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!03of 18Vegan Coconut Chickpea CurryView RecipeTo make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.04of 18Easy Salmon CakesView RecipeThese healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.05of 18One-Pan Roasted Chicken Legs with Citrus & Star AniseView RecipeJacob FoxWhole chicken legs make a beautiful presentation, but you can opt for drumsticks or chicken thighs—just watch the timing, as they’ll be ready a little faster. This recipe only uses one skillet to help you cut down on cleanup. Serve with bok choy and rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.06of 18Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado RanchView RecipeThis healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.07of 18One-Pot Pasta with TunaView RecipeJoy HowardUse the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.08of 18Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & TomatoView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallWe pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.09of 18Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb SauceView RecipeGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.10of 1820-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto SauceView RecipeServe these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.11of 18One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We’ve happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.12of 18Skillet Chicken with Orzo & TomatoesView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this healthy chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.13of 18Greek Salad with EdamameView RecipeEdamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.14of 18One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg LunaShrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.15of 18Cauliflower Fajita SkilletView RecipeJacob FoxThinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.16of 18Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.17of 18Pineapple Tofu Stir-FryView RecipeAt last–a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.18of 18Chicken Club WrapsView RecipeWhole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Summer is in the air, so welcome the season’s fresh flavors with these easy dinner recipes. All you need is one pot or pan to whip up these meals, making them simple options for the months to come. Plus, they’re packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike broccoli, dark leafy greens, avocado and fish, so they can help relievestubborn symptomslike joint stiffness, mental fog and digestive issues. Recipes like our Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry and Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas are healthy and delicious choices for dinner this summer.
01of 18One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & RiceView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.02of 18Sheet-Pan Chicken FajitasView RecipeOne sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up this chicken fajita recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!03of 18Vegan Coconut Chickpea CurryView RecipeTo make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.04of 18Easy Salmon CakesView RecipeThese healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.05of 18One-Pan Roasted Chicken Legs with Citrus & Star AniseView RecipeJacob FoxWhole chicken legs make a beautiful presentation, but you can opt for drumsticks or chicken thighs—just watch the timing, as they’ll be ready a little faster. This recipe only uses one skillet to help you cut down on cleanup. Serve with bok choy and rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.06of 18Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado RanchView RecipeThis healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.07of 18One-Pot Pasta with TunaView RecipeJoy HowardUse the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.08of 18Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & TomatoView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallWe pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.09of 18Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb SauceView RecipeGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.10of 1820-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto SauceView RecipeServe these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.11of 18One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We’ve happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.12of 18Skillet Chicken with Orzo & TomatoesView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this healthy chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.13of 18Greek Salad with EdamameView RecipeEdamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.14of 18One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg LunaShrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.15of 18Cauliflower Fajita SkilletView RecipeJacob FoxThinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.16of 18Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.17of 18Pineapple Tofu Stir-FryView RecipeAt last–a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.18of 18Chicken Club WrapsView RecipeWhole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.
01of 18One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & RiceView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.
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One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Rice
View Recipe
Caitlin Bensel

This one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.
02of 18Sheet-Pan Chicken FajitasView RecipeOne sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up this chicken fajita recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

One sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up this chicken fajita recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!
03of 18Vegan Coconut Chickpea CurryView RecipeTo make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
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Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry

To make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
04of 18Easy Salmon CakesView RecipeThese healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.
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Easy Salmon Cakes

These healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.
05of 18One-Pan Roasted Chicken Legs with Citrus & Star AniseView RecipeJacob FoxWhole chicken legs make a beautiful presentation, but you can opt for drumsticks or chicken thighs—just watch the timing, as they’ll be ready a little faster. This recipe only uses one skillet to help you cut down on cleanup. Serve with bok choy and rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.
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One-Pan Roasted Chicken Legs with Citrus & Star Anise
Jacob Fox

Whole chicken legs make a beautiful presentation, but you can opt for drumsticks or chicken thighs—just watch the timing, as they’ll be ready a little faster. This recipe only uses one skillet to help you cut down on cleanup. Serve with bok choy and rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.
06of 18Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado RanchView RecipeThis healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.
06of 18
Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado Ranch

This healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.
07of 18One-Pot Pasta with TunaView RecipeJoy HowardUse the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.
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One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
Joy Howard

Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.
08of 18Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & TomatoView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallWe pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.
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Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Tomato
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

We pairshirataki noodleswith feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their juices to create a glossy sauce that clings to the noodles and carries with it the flavors of garlic, oregano and basil. Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.
09of 18Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb SauceView RecipeGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
09of 18
Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb Sauce
Greg Dupree

If you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
10of 1820-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto SauceView RecipeServe these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
10of 18
20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Serve these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
11of 18One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We’ve happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.
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One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes

This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We’ve happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.
12of 18Skillet Chicken with Orzo & TomatoesView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this healthy chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.
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Skillet Chicken with Orzo & Tomatoes
Victor Protasio

In this healthy chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.
13of 18Greek Salad with EdamameView RecipeEdamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.
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Greek Salad with Edamame

Edamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.
14of 18One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg LunaShrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Photography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg Luna

Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
15of 18Cauliflower Fajita SkilletView RecipeJacob FoxThinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.
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Cauliflower Fajita Skillet

Thinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.
16of 18Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.
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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Though a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.
17of 18Pineapple Tofu Stir-FryView RecipeAt last–a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.
17of 18
Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry

At last–a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.
18of 18Chicken Club WrapsView RecipeWhole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.
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Chicken Club Wraps

Whole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.
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