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These dinner recipes are high in fiber withat least 6 grams per servingand high in protein with at least 15 grams per serving to help keep you feeling full for longer. They are also lower in calories, which can support weight loss, and are made with cozy fall producelike squash, sweet potatoes and greens. Options like our Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas or Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & Greens make for a delicious meal that can support your health goals.
01of 22Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & KaleGreg DuPreeLoading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.View Recipe
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Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
Greg DuPree
Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.
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02of 22Butternut Squash & Black Bean EnchiladasGreg DuPreeA crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling.View Recipe
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Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
A crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling.
03of 22Sumac Chicken Thighs with Purple CauliflowerCauliflower has gone full technicolor, leaping from white to bright orange, neon green and—you guessed it—purple. The roast chicken in this recipe gets its hue from a marinade that’s seasoned with tangy sumac.View Recipe
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Sumac Chicken Thighs with Purple Cauliflower
Cauliflower has gone full technicolor, leaping from white to bright orange, neon green and—you guessed it—purple. The roast chicken in this recipe gets its hue from a marinade that’s seasoned with tangy sumac.
04of 22Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & GreensGreg DuPreeGuests who choose to wander around Oak Hill Café in Greenville, South Carolina, know that chef David Porras has his own farm out back. This dish is a tasty way he uses up stems from leafy greens, flowers from bolted herbs, and other odds and ends from his copious beds.View Recipe
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Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & Greens
Guests who choose to wander around Oak Hill Café in Greenville, South Carolina, know that chef David Porras has his own farm out back. This dish is a tasty way he uses up stems from leafy greens, flowers from bolted herbs, and other odds and ends from his copious beds.
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Cheesy Spinach-&-Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
06of 22Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken ChiliJason DonnellyIf you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Jason Donnelly
If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
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08of 22Creamy White Chili with Cream CheeseThis rich, yet healthy, white chicken chili recipe comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don’t have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.View Recipe
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Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese
This rich, yet healthy, white chicken chili recipe comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don’t have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
09of 22Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita BowlsSkip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans. The chicken, beans and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans. The chicken, beans and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.
10of 22Southwestern Sweet Potato StewThis hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Full of sweet potatoes, black beans and hominy, it will satisfy your taste buds and keep you full for hours.View Recipe
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Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew
This hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Full of sweet potatoes, black beans and hominy, it will satisfy your taste buds and keep you full for hours.
11of 22Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas & VegetablesA tangy, balsamic dressing and nutty Parmesan cheese combine to coat tender roasted vegetables and chickpeas in this springy vegetarian dinner. To keep it vegetarian, serve it over quinoa or, for meat-eaters, serve with roasted chicken or pan-seared fish.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas & Vegetables
A tangy, balsamic dressing and nutty Parmesan cheese combine to coat tender roasted vegetables and chickpeas in this springy vegetarian dinner. To keep it vegetarian, serve it over quinoa or, for meat-eaters, serve with roasted chicken or pan-seared fish.
12of 22Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup RecipeBased on a popular weight-loss plan, this healthy cabbage soup recipe gets tons of flavor and a metabolism-boosting kick from spicy chiles.View Recipe
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Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup Recipe
Based on a popular weight-loss plan, this healthy cabbage soup recipe gets tons of flavor and a metabolism-boosting kick from spicy chiles.
13of 22Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels SproutsA strong vinegar, like malt or sherry, gives this baked chicken recipe a pucker factor reminiscent of salt-and-vinegar chips. Everything cooks on one pan, making this chicken sheet-pan dinner perfect for weeknights when you want big results for little effort (so, pretty much every weeknight!).View Recipe
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Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
A strong vinegar, like malt or sherry, gives this baked chicken recipe a pucker factor reminiscent of salt-and-vinegar chips. Everything cooks on one pan, making this chicken sheet-pan dinner perfect for weeknights when you want big results for little effort (so, pretty much every weeknight!).
14of 22Turkey & Brown Rice ChiliThis hearty turkey chili recipe takes just 35 minutes to prep. While it’s cooking, you’ll have time to throw together a green salad and warm up some crusty bread to complete the meal.View Recipe
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Turkey & Brown Rice Chili
This hearty turkey chili recipe takes just 35 minutes to prep. While it’s cooking, you’ll have time to throw together a green salad and warm up some crusty bread to complete the meal.
15of 22Roasted Autumn Vegetables & Chicken SausageKarla ConradButternut squash, Brussels sprouts, garlic and sausage all roast on one sheet pan in this super-easy dinner. We’re partial to the flavor of chicken-apple sausage, but you can pick whatever variety of chicken sausage you prefer. Serve with crusty bread and a dollop of whole-grain mustard.View Recipe
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Roasted Autumn Vegetables & Chicken Sausage
Karla Conrad
Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, garlic and sausage all roast on one sheet pan in this super-easy dinner. We’re partial to the flavor of chicken-apple sausage, but you can pick whatever variety of chicken sausage you prefer. Serve with crusty bread and a dollop of whole-grain mustard.
16of 22Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts for TwoIn this healthy chicken recipe, paprika-rubbed chicken thighs are nestled into Brussels sprouts and shallots and roasted on a sheet pan in the oven for an easy, healthy dinner.View Recipe
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Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts for Two
In this healthy chicken recipe, paprika-rubbed chicken thighs are nestled into Brussels sprouts and shallots and roasted on a sheet pan in the oven for an easy, healthy dinner.
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Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
18of 22Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & CarrotsPanko breadcrumbs make this healthy lemon-garlic chicken super-crispy on the outside, while a bit of mayonnaise amps up the juiciness of the thighs. And everything—including fingerling potatoes and carrots—cooks on one sheet pan, so this healthy dinner is super-easy to prep and clean up after too. You can swap out the potatoes and carrots for other vegetables, such as broccoli and parsnips, but just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.View Recipe
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Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
Panko breadcrumbs make this healthy lemon-garlic chicken super-crispy on the outside, while a bit of mayonnaise amps up the juiciness of the thighs. And everything—including fingerling potatoes and carrots—cooks on one sheet pan, so this healthy dinner is super-easy to prep and clean up after too. You can swap out the potatoes and carrots for other vegetables, such as broccoli and parsnips, but just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
19of 22Chili-Topped Sweet PotatoesTransform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit—sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.View Recipe
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Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit—sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.
20of 22Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatos & Brussels SproutsThis easy sheet-pan recipe brings together many fall favorites into a hearty dinner.View Recipe
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Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatos & Brussels Sprouts
This easy sheet-pan recipe brings together many fall favorites into a hearty dinner.
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Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto
22of 22Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels SproutsRoasted Brussels sprouts and chicken thighs are a match we go back to over and over again in the Test Kitchen. Paired with cumin, thyme, sweet potatoes and a hit of sherry vinegar, they create one of our favorite easy dinner recipes.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts and chicken thighs are a match we go back to over and over again in the Test Kitchen. Paired with cumin, thyme, sweet potatoes and a hit of sherry vinegar, they create one of our favorite easy dinner recipes.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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