Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes

Find healthy, delicious low-calorie dinner ideas including low-calorie dinners on a budget, for two people, and for weight-loss. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.
a recipe photo of Sheet-Pan Salmon with Bok Choy & Rice
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Recipe image of French Onion Skillet Beans.
French Onion Skillet Beans Are a Cozy, High-Protein Dinner
50 mins
Dish of pasta with cherry tomatoes and garnished with herbs and cheese
22 Low-Calorie Dinners You Can Make in 15 Minutes
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Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts Is a High-Protein, One-Pot Dinner
40 mins
A recipe image of Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew with Lemon.
A Bowl of Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew Feels Like a Warm Hug
45 mins
Recipe image of Chicken Fajita Rice Bake.
Chicken Fajita Rice Bake Is a High-Protein, One-Skillet Dinner
55 mins
A recipe image of Easy White Bean Skillet.
This White Bean Skillet Is the 30-Minute, High-Protein Dinner You Need
30 mins
A recipe image of Maple-Miso Chicken Thighs, Brussels Sprouts & Spaghetti Squash.
Maple-Miso Chicken Thighs, Brussels Sprouts & Spaghetti Squash
55 mins
Recipe image of Turmeric Cabbage White Bean Soup.
Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup
30 mins
Recipe image of Baked Lemon-Pepper Salmon.
Baked Lemon-Pepper Salmon
25 mins
Recipe image of Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup.
Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup
55 mins
A recipe image of Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowl.
Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowl
40 mins
A recipe image of Marry Me White Bean Soup.
Marry Me White Bean Soup
30 mins
Salmon fillet served on a plate with roasted broccoli
Sheet-Pan Salmon with Broccoli
40 mins
Recipe image of 20-Minute Chickpea Soup.
20-Minute Chickpea Soup
20 mins
Recipe image of Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet.
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
40 mins
Recipe image of One-Pan Chicken Florentine.
One-Pan Chicken Florentine
30 mins
A skillet containing a creamy broccoli and bean dip being dipped into with a slice of bread by a hand
Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans
30 mins
Recipe image of Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole.
Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole
1 hr 45 mins
Recipe image of Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
1 hr
A recipe image of Fall Vegetable Stew.
Fall Vegetable Stew
1 hr
a recipe photo of Bang Bang Chicken Salad.
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Recipe image of Sweet Thai Chili Salmon Bowls.
Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls
45 mins
Recipe image of Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Veggies
Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Arugula-Tomato Salad
25 mins
Recipe image of Mini Meatloaves & Veggies.
Mini Meatloaves & Veggies
45 mins
Shrimp Paella in a skillet
Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas
20 mins
One-Pot Chicken & Rice
One-Pot Chicken & Rice
40 mins
Recipe image of Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet.
Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
40 mins
Recipe image of Spaghetti Squash Caprese
Spaghetti Squash Caprese
1 hr 10 mins
Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
20 mins
A white bowl containing a pesto pasta salad with cherry tomatoes green peas and a garnish of fresh basil
Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes
30 mins
Chopped salad in a white bowl featuring lettuce tomatoes chickpeas and a vinaigrette set on a lightcolored surface with a cloth napkin
Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
25 mins
Baked salmon filets on a sheet pan with roasted potatoes and broccolini a hand drizzling sauce over the salmon
Maple-Mustard Salmon with Veggies
50 mins
Recipe image of Marry Me White Bean Salad.
Marry Me White Bean Salad
45 mins
A casserole dish of creamy pasta bake with spinach tomatoes and basil next to a plate of the served pasta
Creamy Basil-Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake
55 mins
A recipe photo of Chicken Guacamole Bowl.
Chicken Guacamole Bowls
45 mins
A recipe photo of Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche.
Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche
1 hr 25 mins
A dish of orzo pasta mixed with tuna broccoli and olives in a bowl
Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli
30 mins
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
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feta kale pear salad
23 High-Fiber, Low-Calorie Dinners You'll Want to Make Forever
Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
19 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Dinners in Three Steps or Less
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12 Heart-Healthy 20-Minute Dinners for Weight Loss
Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole
17 High-Protein Casseroles for Weight Loss
a recipe photo of the Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn Pepper Salsa
22 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Dinner Recipes for the Mediterranean Diet
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
13 Low-Calorie, High Blood Pressure Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes
Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
30-Day Low-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Dinner Plan
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Carrot Soup
50 mins
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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
25 mins
a recipe photo of the Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
55 mins
Overhead photo of 2 bowls of Pea Soup.
Pea Soup
35 mins
overhead view of Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli on a sheet pan
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli
1 hr 15 mins
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29 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Meals for Dinner Tonight
American Goulash in a pot with a wooden spoon
American Goulash
30 mins
Overhead photo of Roasted Honeynut Squash on a platter.
Roasted Honeynut Squash
40 mins
One-pan chicken parmesan pasta, topped with fresh basil and with a serving spoon scooping up pasta on the right side of the skillet
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
45 mins
close up shot of chickpea curry in a bowl
Chhole (Chickpea Curry)
20 mins
overhead shot of vegetable soup in a black cast iron pot
Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup
1 hr
Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets
13 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Dinners You Can Make in Your Air Fryer
Overhead view of a metal baking sheet with cubed and roasted sweet potatoes from Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
30 mins
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas 
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Steamed Fresh Green Beans
10 mins
Easy Shrimp Tacos
30 High-Protein Dinners with 400 Calories or Less
Eggplant Parmesan
EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan
1 hr 15 mins
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers in baking dish
Cauliflower Rice–Stuffed Peppers
1 hr
Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
1 hr
Cheesy vegetable bake recipe in a white square baking dish
Cheesy Vegetable Bake
1 hr 20 mins
Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce on a plate with a fork
Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
40 mins