Light meals

Chicken and broccoli coated in a light skinny garlic Alfredo sauce. This healthy low-calorie version of chicken Alfredo is creamy, flavorful, and even tastier than the original at just 496 calories per serving! Plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes! Lightning up fatty dishes has become one of my favorite jobs as a food blogger.

My ground chicken lettuce wraps are a copycat of the PF Chang'a appetizer but so much better. Juicy chicken is tossed through an umami-forward sauce with veggies. It's easy, healthy, and fast. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Add these light summer meals to your weekly menu this season. You'll have everyone excited about summer dinners, and they're perfect for dining al fresco!

Whip together a healthy, delicious meal in 10 minutes or less. These easy lunch ideas call for 6 ingredients or less, not counting salt and pepper.

Japanese egg sandwich, or tamago sando, features creamy egg salad packed between light and fluffy Japanese milk bread.

This easy Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and healthy vegetarian dish that’s bursting with flavor. The savory soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic blend perfectly with the crunchy broccoli and tender mushrooms. It’s a perfect side dish or a light main course.

This light and nutritious cabbage fat-burning soup is the ultimate healthy comfort food. Packed with vibrant vegetables, fresh cabbage, and flavorful spices, this low-calorie soup supports metabolism and aids weight loss while being deliciously satisfying. Perfect for detox, meal prep, or a wholesome weeknight dinner.

Wholesome light dinner ideas that fill you up without weighing you down. Easy to make and perfect for those with little appetite.

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!

Enjoy this refreshing Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Creamy Tzatziki. Grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce make this salad a perfect light meal!

Creamy Cucumber Salad - just like Grandma made! This classic recipe is made with fresh cucumbers, red onions, fresh dill, and a handful of other ingredients for a side dish that everyone will love. It's light, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. The perfect salad for picnics, pot lucks, or summer grilling!

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is inspired by CPK's delicious creation, but complete with a homemade Whole30 Herby Ranch you're going to love!

This 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Flatbread is a simple, protein-packed recipe that's perfect for a quick snack, light meal, or even as a base for your favorite toppings. With just cottage cheese and self-rising flour, you can create a soft, chewy flatbread that’s delicious on its own or paired with dips, spreads, or your favorite toppings. It's an easy, no-fuss recipe that anyone can make in minutes!

Take the hassle out of healthy eating by giving some of our easy meals under 300 calories a try today. You won't regret it!

This Asian-inspired spicy cucumber salad recipe is light, refreshing, and healthy. It's packed with fresh ingredients like crisp accordion cucumbers, green onion, soy sauce, red chili flakes, garlic, and sesame oil. The perfect 5-minute side dish, appetizer, and snack!

This delicious chicken broccoli pasta is a light yet satisfying meal for those busy weeknights. Featuring tender chicken and nutritious broccoli in a creamy yet balanced sauce, this pasta dish is also super easy to whip up!

Imagine a dish that combines the vibrant, tangy flavors of Greek tzatziki sauce with tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice—all made with minimal effort in a single baking dish. Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a perfect weeknight dinner that saves time without sacrificing taste. This Mediterranean-inspired casserole is packed with protein, fresh herbs, and creamy yogurt goodness, delivering a wholesome and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

This Chicken Caesar Wrap makes a great summer lunch idea or an easy dinner idea for the family! This recipe tastes like classic Caesar salad! It also makes an easy Spring recipe! Save this pin.

Make this easy, 20 minute Spinach Lemon Pasta for a quick weeknight dinner. It's crowd-pleasing, bursting with flavor, and a recipe the whole family will love.

An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch. Featuring simple ingredients like shredded chicken, hummus, chopped fresh veggies, a homemade red wine vinaigrette, and crumbled cheese all piled onto a piece of soft & chewy naan bread (Indian flatbread). Fix this on a busy weeknight or prep it for the week ahead for grab & go meals.