5 Days Of Healthy Dinner Ideas

5 Days Of Healthy Dinner Ideas

Easy to make recipes using wholesome ingredients, and many can be modified to fit dietary needs. EACH RECIPE INCLUDES A GROCERY LIST!


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Here Is What’s On The Menu!

Day 1-

1
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
If you need some cozy in your day or maybe you’re feeling a bit under the weather, you will love this hearty, delicious chicken noodle soup. So much flavor and so good for you!
Check out this recipe

Grocery Items For Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup:

  • Chicken breasts (2)
  • Small yellow onion (1/2 cup)
  • Garlic clove (1)
  • Carrots (2)
  • Celery (2 stalks)
  • Zucchini (1)
  • Savory cabbage (1 cup)
  • Chicken stock (7cups) I use better than bouillon roasted chicken base
  • Small shells or egg noodles (1 1/2 cups)
  • Lemon (1)
  • Flatleaf parsley (garnish)
  • Frozen peas (optional)
  • Fresh spinach (optional)

Pantry items:

  • Olive oil
  • Ground turmeric
  • Ground ginger
  • Dried thyme
  • Dried rosemary
  • Cayenne (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

Day 2-

2
Skillet Taco Mac
A combination of lean ground beef, tomatoes, roasted corn, spices, macaroni pasta, and plenty of cheese. Skillet Taco Mac is a fast 30-minute meal your family will absolutely love and request time and time again!
Check out this recipe

Grocery items for Skillet Taco Mac:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 (10oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilis
  • Chicken broth (1 cup)
  • 1 or 2% milk (1 cup)
  • Crushed fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup)
  • Fire roasted corn (1 cup)
  • Large elbow macaroni (1 1/2 cups)
  • Reduced fat Mexican cheese (1 cup)
  • Cilantro (garnish)

Pantry items:

  • Chili powder
  • Ground cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Salt and pepper

Day 3-

3
Low-Carb Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Stuffed pepper casserole is a blend of veggies, ground turkey, herbs, cheese and tomatoes. All these flavors marry together in one-skillet making this an easy low-carb casserole your family will love.
Check out this recipe

Grocery items for Low-Carb Stuffed Pepper Casserole:

  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey
  • Green bell pepper (2 large)
  • Small yellow onion (1/2 cup)
  • Garlic clove (1)
  • Frozen cauliflower (1 (10oz) bag
  • Egg (1)
  • Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup shredded)
  • 1 (14.5oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • Cheddar cheese (1 cup shredded)
  • Mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup shredded)

Pantry items:

  • Olive oil
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

Day 4-

4
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole
A one-pot meal your family will absolutely love! Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole is made without any canned soup; only wholesome, simple ingredients. Use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie for a super fast weeknight meal.
Check out this recipe

Grocery items for Creamy chicken & broccoli rice casserole:

  • Small yellow onion (3/4 cup)
  • Long-grain white rice (1 cup)
  • Rotisserie shredded chicken (3 cups)
  • Broccoli florets (3 cups)
  • Chicken stock (3 cups) I use better than bouillon roasted chicken base
  • Half & Half (1 cup)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups)
  • Flat leaf parsley (garnish)

Pantry items:

  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • Ground mustard
  • Garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Worcestershire
  • Salt and pepper

Day 5-

5
Easy Meat Sauce with Mushrooms
This Easy Meat Sauce with Mushrooms may look and taste like it's been simmering for hours, but in reality, takes 30-minutes to prepare and cook. It's rich in flavor, thick, and perfect all tangled up in your favorite pasta.
Check out this recipe

Grocery items for easy meat sauce with mushrooms:

  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey or beef
  • 1/2 lb Lean Italian turkey sausage (such as Jenny-O)
  • Small yellow onion (1/2 cup)
  • Green bell pepper (1)
  • Garlic clove (1)
  • Pre-sliced baby bella mushrooms (16 oz)
  • Jar favorite pasta sauce (16 oz)
  • Flat leaf parsley (garnish)

Pantry items:

  • Olive oil
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

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