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!
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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.
Enjoy a wholesome dinner with Oven-Baked Salmon paired with an assortment of colorful vegetables. This dish not only delivers tender, flaky salmon but also incorporates a medley of roasted veggies for a complete and balanced meal.
Oven-Baked Salmon with Vegetables
This oven-baked salmon with vegetables is not just a dish; it's a quick, healthy, and delicious solution to your mealtime dilemmas. It's perfect for any occasion, whether a cozy family dinner or a special gathering. Why not give it a try this weekend? Your taste buds will thank you!
Transform zucchinis into delicious lasagna boats filled with rich, cheesy layers. These stuffed zucchini boats offer a lighter alternative to traditional lasagna, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These easy cheesy lasagna stuffed zucchini boats are much healthier than their carby counterparts and come together easily, making them perfect for dinner any night of the week.
Savor the juiciness of Moist Turkey Meatloaf, enhanced with grated carrots, chopped spinach, and zucchini. The blend of Worcestershire sauce and spices ensures every bite is packed with savory goodness while keeping the meatloaf tender and flavorful.
Moist Turkey Meatloaf
This moist turkey meatloaf is truly the BEST! Not only does it have grated carrot, chopped spinach, grated zucchini mixed into it, but it is wildly flavorful from the addition of Worcestershire sauce and the perfect blend of spices. While veggies add nutrients to this healthy meatloaf recipe, they also help to keep your meatloaf nice and juicy while it cooks.
Whip up a vibrant Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry featuring succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and silky rice noodles. The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce ties all the ingredients together for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Rice Noodles
Craving a quick, satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor? This Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Rice Noodles is the perfect option. Juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and tender rice noodles come together in a rich, savory-sweet teriyaki sauce that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. It’s easy to make and loaded with wholesome goodness!
Warm up with The BEST Vegetable Beef Soup, a hearty blend of tender beef, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables simmered to perfection. This one-pot wonder is both comforting and packed with essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings.
The BEST Vegetable Beef Soup
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is comforting and flavor-packed! It’s loaded with beef, potatoes, and veggies that simmer to tender perfection. A classic and easy one-pot soup for a chilly night.
Elevate your burger game with Greek Chicken Burgers, infused with Mediterranean herbs and served with fresh toppings. These flavorful patties are versatile, perfect for grilling, serving on buns, or enjoying as part of a hearty salad.
Greek Chicken Burgers
These Greek chicken burgers are a must-make dinner recipe during summer! The chicken patties are elevated with glorious Mediterranean flavors. And you can enjoy them on their own, topped onto buns, lettuce-wrapped, or turned into a burger bowl. Endless options!
Indulge in Gyro Bowls that bring all the classic flavors of gyros into a convenient bowl. Featuring spiced lamb or beef meatballs, lemon rice, creamy tzatziki, and a refreshing tomato-cucumber salad, these bowls are a delightful twist on traditional gyros.
Gyro Bowls
These gyro bowls are loaded and delicious. Lamb or beef meatballs spiced to taste just like roasted gyro meat on a bed of tender lemon rice, topped with creamy tzatziki and a quick tomato and cucumber salad.
Simplify your dinner routine with Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes. This recipe combines herb-rubbed chicken thighs with crispy potatoes, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze for a flavorful one-pan meal.
Honey mustard sheet pan chicken and potatoes
This honey mustard sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner – easy, flavorful, and made in one pan for minimal cleanup. Herb-rubbed chicken thighs pair perfectly with crispy potatoes, all finished with a sweet and tangy honey mustard drizzle.
Add some heat to your dinner with Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato, a vibrant dish that blends tender chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and an array of vegetables. The spicy seasoning infuses each ingredient with bold flavors, making this meal both nutritious and delicious.
Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato
So delicious! Really easy to pull together and you can mix and match different veggies to keep each bowl interesting.
Enjoy a balanced meal with Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Green Beans, where juicy chicken breasts are paired with crisp green beans and tender potatoes. The honey mustard sauce adds a delightful sweetness that ties all the components together perfectly.
Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Green Beans
This Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables is a dream on a busy weeknight! The sauce is loaded with flavor for a sweet and savory dinner that’s accidentally healthy. Plus we share tips to keep the chicken breasts juicy and the potatoes and green beans perfectly roasted.
Fire up the grill with Pork Skewers (Kabobs) featuring tender pork tenderloin and an array of vibrant vegetables. Marinated in a zesty lemon and honey blend, these skewers are perfect for a flavorful and easy cookout.
Pork Skewers (Kabobs)
Fire up your grill and get ready for my favorite BBQ pork kabobs with a Greek twist! Tender pork tenderloin and veggies, marinated in a zesty lemon and honey blend, make this a must-try for your next cookout.
Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen, BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines grilled BBQ chicken with fresh greens and a variety of toppings. This summer favorite is both refreshing and hearty, making it an excellent choice for outdoor gatherings.
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen, this fun summer Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is something worth sinking. your teeth in!
Experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with these Chicken Meatballs, packed with herbs and spices. Serve them alongside brown rice, tzatziki sauce, or a fresh chickpea salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
The most delicious Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs packed with flavor and easily made in under 30 minutes! Serve with brown rice, homemade tzatziki sauce, sprinkle on some feta cheese, or pair with a tomato and chickpea salad for a complete meal!
Revamp your salad game with Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, featuring shredded chicken, vibrant spices, and a mix of fresh vegetables. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own, in a sandwich, wrap, or over a bed of lettuce for a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Not your average chicken salad! This quick Southwest Chicken Salad recipe is made with shredded chicken, flavorful spices and a handful of vegetables and protein. Serve on its own, in a sandwich, wrap or bed of lettuce! This recipe is also dairy free and gluten free!
Brighten up your lunch with Chicken Couscous Salad, a colorful and protein-packed dish filled with nutritious vegetables. Topped with a homemade citrus dressing, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying, perfect for a light dinner or a wholesome lunch.
Chicken Couscous Salad
Easy chicken couscous salad is the perfect healthy lunch or light dinner. This delicious and colorful dish is high in protein and filled with nutritious vegetables. Best of all, it’s topped with a flavor-packed, homemade dressing featuring fresh citrus.
BBQ Chicken Salad combines juicy, tender chicken with a burst of fresh ingredients and a tangy BBQ dressing. This versatile salad serves as a perfect light dinner or a satisfying lunch, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
BBQ Chicken Salad
This BBQ chicken salad combines juicy, tender chicken with a burst of fresh, vibrant ingredients, and it is the perfect light dinner or a satisfying lunch.
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, where tender chicken and a rich, creamy broth come together with a variety of vegetables. This comforting stew is perfect for cold days and is effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker for a delicious, hands-off dinner.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
If you want to make a hearty stew without turning on the oven, this easy slow cooker chicken stew is for you! Similar to a classic beef stew but made with chicken in a slow cooker, this stew is filled with tender and juicy chicken, a rich and creamy broth, and packed full of vegetables making it a filling and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day.
Whip up a speedy and tasty meal with 15-Minute Italian Chicken and Peas. This simple dish combines beautifully seasoned chicken with sweet peas, creating a quick and healthy dinner solution that’s full of flavor.
15-Minute Italian Chicken and Peas
This simple dish of beautifully seasoned chicken and peas is the weeknight meal solution you’re looking for when you’re short on time. I’ll show you how to transform easy ingredients into something tasty and healthy!
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.
