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A colorful plate featuring a variety of healthy weeknight dinners, including grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and quinoa, beautifully plated on a rustic wooden table with vibrant colors and textures, styled simply for a clean, appetizing look.

Guilt-Free Weeknight Dinners Under 299 Calories

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A collection of quick, tasty, and low-calorie dinner recipes perfect for weeknights. These dishes are healthy, satisfying, and easy to prepare, ensuring you enjoy delicious meals without guilt.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the cooked chicken and serve over cooked quinoa topped with sautéed vegetables.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability.
  • For extra flavor, add herbs like basil or parsley.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 280 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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