120 Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes (2024)

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Eat well on a budget with these cheap and healthy dinner recipes.

These simple meals feature everyday, cost effective ingredients that will help you stay on a budget while eating healthy. From quick chicken dinners to healthy vegetarian meals, there are plenty of cheap and healthy meals to choose from.

Whether you are looking for cheap dinner ideas for one or for your family, there are affordable and healthy options for everyone. There are easy skillet meals, healthy soups, delicious vegetarian casseroles, and much more.These cheap and healthy dinnerswill help you plan your meals for the week without breaking the bank. You can even cook and meal prep your healthy meals ahead of time for the whole week.

ChickenCheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

American Chicken Recipes

1. Baked Chicken Breasts from Savory Tooth
2. 2 Ingredient Crispy BBQ Chicken from Bowl of Delicious
3. Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets from Skinnytaste
4. Chicken, Sweet Potato and Asparagus Skillet from Primavera Kitchen
5. Baked Honey Mustard Chicken from Allrecipes
6. Lemon Chicken with Asparagus from Pinch of Yum
7. Roast Chicken & Sweet Potatoes from Eating Well
8. Baked Chicken Breasts from Gimme Some Oven
9. Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken from Shaken Together
10. Healthier Cajun Chicken Pasta from Today
11. Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Skillet from Peace Love and Low Carbs
12. Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples from Better Homes and Gardens
13. Roast Chicken with Caramelized Potatoes, Carrots and Onions from Woman’s Day
    

    Mexican Chicken Recipes

14. Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Call Me PMC
15. HealthyChicken Fajitas from Greatist
16. Baked Southwest Chicken from The Pinning Mama
17. Smoked Paprika Chicken from Tori Avey
18. Chicken Fiesta Salad from Allrecipes
19. Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks from Budget Bytes
20. Cheap and HealthyDIY Chicken Burrito Bowls from The AmbitiousKitchen
21. Slow CookerChicken Ropa Vieja from Budget Bytes
22. Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole from The Seasoned Mom
    

    Italian Chicken Recipes

23. Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti from Julia’s Album
24. Chicken Spinach Alfredo from Life as a Strawberry
25. Skinny Creamy Garlic Noodles and Chicken from Favorite Family Recipes
26. One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies from Julia’s Album
27. Balsamic Chicken and Green Beans from Creme de la Crumb
28. Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers from Layers of Happines
29. Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs from MyRecipes
    

    Other Chicken Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

30. Slow Cooker Honey Chicken from I Heart Nap Time
31. Citrus-Garlic Roasted Chicken from Food Network
32. Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Curry from MyRecipes
33. Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken from Yummy Healthy Easy
34. Curried Chicken Legs with Carrots, Rice, and Lime from Martha Stewart
35. Mushroom-Herb Chicken from MyRecipes
36. Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs from The Kitchn
37. Chicken with Cauliflower and Parsley from Martha Stewart
38. Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash from MyRecipes
39. Braised Chicken with Red Onion and Carrots from Martha Stewart
40. Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Citrus Sauce from MyRecipes
    

    Beef, Turkey & PorkCheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

41. Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet from Budget Bytes
42. Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet from Primavera Kitchen
43. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers from Skinny Mom
44. Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls from I Don’t Have Time for That
45. Healthy Baked Turkey Enchiladas from Recipes Diaries
46. Lettuce Wrapped Turkey Tacos from Skinny Ms.
47. Beef Cabbage Skillet from Budget Bytes
48. Turkey Taco Skillet from Yummy, Healthy, Easy
49. Sausages with Kale and White Beans from Martha Stewart
50. Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions from Everyday Health
51. Ground Beef and Wild Rice Alfredo Skillet from Hot Eats and Cool Reads
52. Italian Turkey Burger from Delish
53. Zucchini Pizza Boats from Food Hero
54. Italian Stuffed Peppers from Jelly Toast
    

    Meatless and Vegetarian Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

    Mexican

55. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas from Dashing Dish
56. Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas from Dizzy, Busy & Hungry
57. Mexican Stuffed Peppers from Eat Drink Love
58. 5 Ingredient Mexican Brown Rice from Kim’s Cravings
59. Poor Man’s Burrito Bowl from Budget Bytes
60. Oven Baked Tostadas from Yellow Bliss Road
    

    Asian

61. Crispy Baked Tofu from Cookie and Kate
62. Veggie Fried Rice from Pinch of Yum
63. Sugar Snap Pea and Mushroom Sauté from MyRecipes
64. Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles from The Salty Marshmallow
65. Easy Vegan Pad Thai from PETA
    

    Italian

66. 5 Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta from Two Peas and Their Pod
67. 10 Minute MargheritaPita Bread Pizzas from Jar of Lemons
68. Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti from Damn Delicious
69. 20 Minute Cherry Tomato and Basil Angel Hair Pastafrom Oh Sweet Basil
70. Pasta With Herb Roasted Grape Tomatoes from See Mom Click
71. Summer Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil from Turntable Kitchen
72. Avocado Alfredo Pasta from Chocolate Covered Katie
73. Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls from The Girl Who Ate Everything
74. Cauliflower Pizza Crust from Our Best Bites
75. Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Lasagnafrom Simply Recipes
76. Roasted Vegetable Pizza from Greatist
77. Eggplant Meatballs from Skinny Taste
78. Creamy Mushroom Fettucini from SheKnows
    

    Other Vegetarian Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

79. Roast Vegetables Over Ricefrom Chocolate Covered Katie
80. Veggie Mac and Cheese from Better Homes and Gardens
81. Curried Chickpeas with Spinach from Budget Bytes
82. Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers from Allrecipes
83. Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash from Greatist
84. Spaghetti Squash and Tomato Casserole from The Greatist
85. Potato, Kale, and White Bean Hash from Beard and Bonnet
86. Chickpea Curry from OverSixty
    

    SeafoodCheap and Healthy Dinners

87. Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia from Damn Delicious
88. Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes from Budget Bytes
89. Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado from The Stay at Home Chef
90. Southwestern Baked Tilapia from WholeFoods Market
91. Honey Lime Tilapia from One Lovely Life
92. 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Tilapia from The Seasoned Mom
93. Broiled Tilapia Parmesan from Yellow Bliss Road
94. Healthy Tuna Cakes from Healthy Recipes
95. Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus from With Peanut Butter On Top
96. Roasted Zucchini Tuna Melts from The Honor System
97. White Bean and Tuna Salad from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
98. Honey Garlic Shrimp from Sally’s Baking Addiction
99. Breadless Tuna Melt in a Tomato from Pescetarian and the Pig
100. Fish Tacos from Simply Recipes
101. Chopped Salad with Tuna from Martha Stewart
102. Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowl from Budget Bytes
     

     Soup Cheap and Healthy Meals

103. Winter Vegetable Minestrone Soup from Peas and Crayons
104. Easy Vegetarian Chili fromGreatist
105. Avocado-Spinach Soup from My Gourmet Connections
106. Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup from the Greatist
107. Potato, Leek, and Barley Soup from Delish
108. Mushroom Barley Soup from Real Simple
109. Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew from MyRecipes
110. Healthy Turkey Chilifrom Greatist
111. Vegan Red Lentil Stew from Budget Bytes
112. Spinach-Pesto Meatball Soup from Fitness Magazine
113. Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup from Taste of Home
114. Asparagus Couscous Soup from Food.com
115. Pesto Bean Soup from Everyday Dishes
116. Lentil Soup with Beef and Red Pepper from Better Homes and Gardens
117. Chickpea, Vegetable, and Pesto Soup from Real Simple
118. Winter Vegetable Soup from Epicurious
119. Chicken and Lime Soup from Budget Bytes
120. Beef & Barley Soup from Natalie Hodson
     

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