Combining meat with a variety of fresh vegetables makes for balanced, flavorful, and satisfying meals. These healthy meat and veggie recipes are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy comfort meals, and everything in between.
From vibrant chicken wraps to hearty stews, each dish brings wholesome ingredients to the table in a way that’s easy to prepare and sure to please. Let’s dive into these delicious meat and veggie meals that add a healthy touch to dinnertime!
Chicken Tortilla Wrap for Lunch
This Chicken Tortilla Wrap combines juicy chicken with crisp veggies for a handheld meal that’s perfect for any time of day. It’s versatile, making it great for a quick dinner or even a picnic, and pairs well with a side of fresh fruit or a small salad.
Chicken Tortilla Wrap for Lunch
This Chicken Tortilla Wrap is a tasty and convenient meal that’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes! It’s perfect for busy days, picnics, or whenever you need a satisfying meal on the go.
This Ground Turkey Risotto is creamy and packed with protein, thanks to lean turkey and tender risotto rice. Perfect for cozy family dinners, it’s easy to make and pairs well with steamed greens or roasted vegetables.
Easy Ground Turkey Risotto Recipe
This Ground Turkey Risotto is a hearty and satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes! It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or whenever you crave something comforting.
Soy Sauce Chicken Wok with Rice offers a rich, savory flavor, combining protein and veggies in one delicious bowl. It’s quick to make and ideal for serving with a side of pickled veggies or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Soy Sauce Chicken Wok with Rice
This simple soy sauce chicken wok with rice is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes, whether for a quick family dinner or impressing guests with your cooking skills!
This Chicken and Zucchini Pasta is light yet satisfying, combining tender chicken and fresh zucchini in a delicious sauce. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a slice of garlic bread for a well-rounded dinner.
Chicken and Zucchini Pasta
Craving zucchini and chicken pasta? This is the recipe you need to try. Enjoy crafting this delightful meal that's just perfect for any day of the week.
This Sweet Potato Lasagna swaps pasta for nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, layered with a flavorful meat sauce and creamy bechamel. It’s a unique twist on a classic, making it lighter and full of comforting flavors, especially when paired with a side salad.
Sweet Potato Lasagna with Meat Recipe
This recipe guides you through making lasagna using layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes instead of traditional noodles, layered with a savory meat sauce and creamy bechamel. It's a straightforward dish that swaps pasta for sweet potatoes, making it a bit healthier and adding a unique twist.
With a base of tender chicken and pasta, this Cold Chicken Pasta Salad is refreshing yet filling. Caramelized onions add sweetness, making it great for warm weather and perfect for meal prepping your lunches for the week.
Easy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
This cold chicken and pasta salad is particularly delicious because of the addition of caramelized onions, which add a unique aroma and sweetness to the dish. You can serve the salad cold or warm, as you prefer. The recipe is easy and fun to make!
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas bring out the flavors of seasoned chicken and veggies, all with a satisfying, slightly smoky taste. Perfect for a fast dinner, serve them with tortillas, guacamole, or your favorite salsa.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy crafting these vibrant and tasty chicken fajitas that promise a burst of flavor and a bunch of happy faces around your table! You can make these fajitas de pollo in an air fryer, but also on askillet. You choose.
This Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta is fresh and easy, with cherry tomatoes adding a burst of color and flavor. It’s a 15-minute meal that’s perfect with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan for extra zest.
Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta
My air fryer has sped up my meal prep so that now I can make lunch in literally 15 minutes! Of course, you can also prepare this pasta with zucchini and chicken without an air fryer. Just prepare everything in a skillet or in the oven and that's it!
This Buffalo Chicken Salad combines juicy, spice-rubbed chicken with crunchy veggies and crispy croutons. It’s packed with bold flavors and ideal for lunch or dinner with a drizzle of Caesar dressing or hot sauce.
Sweetgreen Buffalo Chicken Salad
This salad is real eye candy! It is colorful, fun, and incredibly delicious. Chicken is rich in spices and perfectly textured – super juicy inside and crispy outside. There are two different sauces to pair with buffalo chicken salad – Caesar and hot sauce. The best part is the za'atar croutons that add some missing crunch! It is loaded with fresh veggies, so it is a fine choice for a healthy lunch.
Recreate the Texas Roadhouse Grilled Chicken Salad with this easy, protein-rich recipe. Loaded with fresh greens and homemade ranch, it’s a hearty option for a light dinner or substantial lunch.
This Grilled Chicken Salad from Texas Roadhouse restaurant hits all the right spots. It is super simple to prepare, so you can easily recreate it at home. Plus it is loaded with proteins and fiber! For the dressing, I used some home-made ranch.
This one-pot Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet brings ground turkey, bell peppers, and spinach together for a nutritious, satisfying meal. It’s a perfect option for meal prep, keeping well for several days in the fridge.
Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
This quick ground turkey skillet is a healthy dinner made with zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach. You’ll love this one pot meal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Turkey Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, rice, and salsa, creating a hearty meal inside a colorful pepper shell. Great for a gluten-free dinner, they’re easy to make and visually appealing.
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These Turkey Stuffed Peppers are an easy, healthy dinner recipe that the family will love! Full of ground turkey, brown rice, salsa, cheese and extra veggies!
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet combines Tex-Mex flavors with nutrient-dense sweet potatoes for a filling, one-pan meal. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or avocado for extra creaminess.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy, flavourful gluten-free meal that can be made in one pot for your whole family to enjoy!
Packed with vibrant veggies and tender beef, this Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry is a great way to enjoy a rainbow of flavors. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Heavy-on-the-Veggies Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
The flavors of my mom’s Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry rival any takeout! Tender steak & an extra generous portion of colorful, crunchy veggies cook on high heat in a wok or skillet with a rich homemade stir fry sauce.
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a fun twist on taco night, with ground beef filling tender sweet potatoes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Taco stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy meal your family will love! Tender roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with a saucy beef taco filling then topped with all your favorite toppings! They’re meaty, satisfying & a fun change for taco night!
Loaded with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and homemade tzatziki, these Greek Chicken Bowls are perfect for meal prep or a flavorful dinner. Pair with a side of pita bread for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Greek Chicken Bowls
These simple greek chicken bowls pack a lot of flavor and textures into one easy to make meal. These bowls are perfect for meal prep, loaded with veggies and homemade tzatziki.
This Teriyaki Chicken and Fried Rice brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen, with savory-sweet sauce coating tender chicken and veggies. Serve with extra green onions for a fresh finish.
Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Fried Rice
It is incredibly tasty and very addictive. You will love this quick and easy dinner idea that tastes better than takeout, I promise!
A healthier take on the classic, this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is topped with creamy sweet potatoes for a comforting, nutrient-dense meal. It’s ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep for the week.
Healthy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe is healthy, easy to make, and so scrumptious. The perfect fall recipe and the ultimate comfort food that can be on your dinner table in no time.
This Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken is sweet, tangy, and perfectly comforting. Pair it with steamed broccoli or a fresh side salad for a well-balanced, easy dinner.
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken
Creamy, tender, and juicy honey mustard chicken is the perfect meal the whole family can enjoy. A healthy chicken dinner recipe that’s easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.
This Chicken Quinoa Soup is a lighter, protein-packed alternative to traditional chicken noodle soup. It’s ideal for a quick dinner that still feels hearty and comforting.
Chicken Quinoa Soup
A healthy spin on classic chicken noodle, this Chicken Quinoa Soup is packed with protein, simple ingredients, and cozy flavors. It’s ready to eat in 30 minutes and is easy to make in just one pot!
This Slow-Roasted Veal with Potatoes is tender and flavorful, perfect for a Sunday family dinner. Serve with a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up the rich juices.
Slow-Roasted Veal with Potatoes
This Slow-Roasted Veal with Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Give it a try for your next special dinner—you’ll love how the tender veal and roasted vegetables come together in this comforting meal!
A blend of tender chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes, this creamy soup is a warm, comforting choice. It’s a lighter meal that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor, great for any day of the week.
Easy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
A creamy combination of tender chicken, soft potatoes, and delicate cauliflower, perfectly seasoned and enriched with cream. This comforting soup is ideal for any occasion, whether you're in the mood for a light meal or something satisfying after a heavier dish. Try this easy cauliflower chicken soup today!
This Boiled Beef with Vegetables is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that’s full of hearty flavors. Serve with horseradish sauce or mustard for an extra kick.
Boiled Beef with Vegetables
This hearty boiled beef with vegetables is the perfect Easter meal when you want something comforting without the fuss. Give it a try—you'll love how easy it is, and it's great for a cozy family dinner or when you have guests over!
These Cabbage and Beef Patties mix ground beef with cabbage for a fiber-rich alternative to classic beef patties. Serve with a side of roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for a balanced meal.
Cabbage and Beef Patties
This recipe for Cabbage and Ground Beef Patties offers a unique take on traditional burgers, baking everything together for a flavorful, no-fuss meal that's perfect for any night of the week.
This Pork Meat Stew is a hearty, rustic dish filled with tender meat and veggies. Perfect for slow cooking on weekends, it pairs well with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
The Best Pork Meat Stew with Veggies
This pork stew recipe is hearty, comforting, and perfect for any day of the week. Give it a try when you need a satisfying meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. It’s especially great for a relaxing weekend dinner or when you have guests over and want to impress with a homemade, rustic dish.
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Bacon and Celery
This Whole Roasted Chicken with Bacon and Celery combines crispy skin with a flavorful stuffing, making it ideal for a special family meal. Pair with roasted potatoes for a full feast.
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Bacon and Celery
This delicious stuffed roast chicken with its crispy skin and flavorful, moist interior paired with hearty vegetables makes for a delightful meal that brings comfort and joy to any table. Enjoy the process and the feast!
Packed with lean turkey and colorful veggies, this Turkey Breast Stew is nourishing and perfect for a cozy evening. Serve with a slice of warm bread for a comforting meal.
Turkey Breast Stew
This Turkey Breast Stew with Lots of Vegetables is a simple, nourishing one-pot dish brimming with tender turkey and a medley of colorful vegetables, perfect for a cozy and healthy meal. I hope you enjoy making and savoring this hearty, wholesome stew as much as I do. Happy cooking!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
