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    Home » Recipes » 120 Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

    120 Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

    July 14, 2021 by prudentpennypincher.com 2 Comments

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

    120 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 dinners will help you plan your meals for the week without breaking the bank. You can even cook and prep your healthy meals ahead of time for the whole week.

    Chicken Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

    Chicken Cheap 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. Healthy Chicken 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 Healthy DIY Chicken Burrito Bowls from The Ambitious Kitchen
    21. Slow Cooker Chicken 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
      Ground Turkey and Ground Beef Cheap Healthy Meals

      Beef, Turkey & Pork Cheap 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 dinner recipes

      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 Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas from Jar of Lemons
    68. Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti from Damn Delicious
    69. 20 Minute Cherry Tomato and Basil Angel Hair Pasta from 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 Lasagna from 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 Rice from 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
      Cheap and Healthy Seafood Dinners

      Seafood Cheap 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 Whole Foods 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 Recipes

      Soup Cheap and Healthy Meals

    103. Winter Vegetable Minestrone Soup from Peas and Crayons
    104. Easy Vegetarian Chili from Greatist
    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 Chili from 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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    Comments

    1. Rebecca Bryant says

      December 27, 2018 at 11:36 am

      These are some really good recipes! I would love to see more!

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      October 9, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you for this list! I am a college student and this has given me some great inspiration on healthy meals to cook and save money. 🙂

      Reply

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