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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Day 1-
1
Spicy Pork Chops with Mango-Lime Salsa
Bone-in pork chops seasoned with warm spices, grilled to perfection, and topped with a fresh mango-lime salsa. The flavors are bold and fresh and it's the perfect meal when you don't have much time.
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Grocery Items for Spicy Pork Chops:
- Bone-in pork chops (4 1/4-1/2 inch thick
- Ripe mango (1)
- Roma tomatoes (2)
- Red onion (2 tbsp)
- Green onion (1)
- Orange (1)
- Lime (1)
- Jalapeno (1)
- Fresh cilantro
Pantry Items:
- Olive oil
- Butter (1 tbsp)
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Dried chipotle chile pepper or smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Day 2-
2
French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake – Plain Chicken
French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake – chicken, french onion dip, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, rice & french fried onions. Ready in under 30 minutes
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Grocery Items For French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake:
- Instant white rice
- Cooked Chicken (2 cups chopped) use 1/2 a rotisserie chicken
- Refrigerated sour cream French onion dip (1 cup)
- Cream of chicken soup (1 10.75 can)
- Cheddar cheese (1 cup shredded)
- French fried onions (1/2 cup)
Day 3-
3
Layered Green Salad
If you were born in the 1970's then you've probably had layered green salad. A crunchy cool green lettuce salad layered with veggies, cheese, bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. This common potluck favorite is an easy side dish everyone always loves.
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Grocery Items For Layered Green Salad:
- Iceberg lettuce (6 cups chopped)
- Carrots (3 large)
- English cucumber (1)
- Tomatoes (2 medium)
- Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cup shredded)
- Frozen peas (1 1/2 cups)
- Bacon (slices)
- Green onions (2)
- Light sour cream (3/4 cup)
- Mayo (1/4 cup)
- Fresh parsley
- Low-fat milk (1/4 cup)
Pantry Items:
- Dried dill
- Ranch seasoning mix (1 tbsp)
- White vinegar
- Ground black pepper
Day 4-
4
Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini
One pan Mexican chicken and zucchini recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top. Low carb and crowd pleasing 30 minute dinner.
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Grocery Items For Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini:
- Boneless & skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- Zucchini (2 large)
- Bell peppers (2 medium)
- Yellow onion
- Garlic cloves (2)
- Frozen or fresh corn (1 cup)
- Low sodium black beans (14oz can)
- Diced tomatoes (14 oz can)
- Taco seasoning (1 tsp)
- Colby Jack or Mexican cheese (1 cup shredded)
- Green onions (3)
- Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup)
Pantry Items:
- Olive oil
- Ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
Day 5-
5
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated with fresh lime juice, soy sauce, worcestershire, olive oil, and lots of herbs and spices for the absolute most flavorful grilled chicken.
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Grocery Items For Marinated Grilled Chicken:
- Boneless chicken thighs (4 pieces)
- Chicken drumsticks (4-5 pieces)
- Lime (2)
Pantry Items:
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Worcestershire
- Johnny’s chicken or steak seasonings or favorite multi purpose seasoning
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
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