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Eat well on a budget with these cheap and healthy dinner recipes.

120 Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

These simple meals feature everyday, cost effective ingredients that will help you stay on a budget while eating healthy. From quick chicken dinners to healthy vegetarian meals, there are plenty of cheap and healthy meals to choose from.

Whether you are looking for cheap dinner ideas for one or for your family, there are affordable and healthy options for everyone. There are easy skillet meals, healthy soups, delicious vegetarian casseroles, and much more. These cheap and healthy dinners will help you plan your meals for the week without breaking the bank. You can even cook and prep your healthy meals ahead of time for the whole week.

Chicken Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

American Chicken Recipes

Baked Chicken Breasts from Savory Tooth
2 Ingredient Crispy BBQ Chicken from Bowl of Delicious
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets from Skinnytaste
Chicken, Sweet Potato and Asparagus Skillet from Primavera Kitchen
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken from Allrecipes
Lemon Chicken with Asparagus from Pinch of Yum
Roast Chicken & Sweet Potatoes from Eating Well
Baked Chicken Breasts from Gimme Some Oven
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken from Shaken Together
Healthier Cajun Chicken Pasta from Today
Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Skillet from Peace Love and Low Carbs
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples from Better Homes and Gardens
Roast Chicken with Caramelized Potatoes, Carrots and Onions from Woman's Day

Mexican Chicken Recipes
Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Call Me PMC
Healthy Chicken Fajitas from Greatist
Baked Southwest Chicken from The Pinning Mama
Smoked Paprika Chicken from Tori Avey
Chicken Fiesta Salad from Allrecipes
Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks from Budget Bytes
Cheap and Healthy DIY Chicken Burrito Bowls from The Ambitious Kitchen
Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja from Budget Bytes
Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole from The Seasoned Mom

Italian Chicken Recipes
Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti from Julia's Album
Chicken Spinach Alfredo from Life as a Strawberry
Skinny Creamy Garlic Noodles and Chicken from Favorite Family Recipes
One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies from Julia's Album
Balsamic Chicken and Green Beans from Creme de la Crumb
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers from Layers of Happines
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs from MyRecipes

Other Chicken Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes
Slow Cooker Honey Chicken from I Heart Nap Time
Citrus-Garlic Roasted Chicken from Food Network
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Curry from MyRecipes
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken from Yummy Healthy Easy
Curried Chicken Legs with Carrots, Rice, and Lime from Martha Stewart
Mushroom-Herb Chicken from MyRecipes
Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs from The Kitchn
Chicken with Cauliflower and Parsley from Martha Stewart
Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash from MyRecipes
Braised Chicken with Red Onion and Carrots from Martha Stewart
Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Citrus Sauce from MyRecipes

Beef, Turkey & Pork Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes
Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet from Budget Bytes
Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet from Primavera Kitchen
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers from Skinny Mom
Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls from I Don't Have Time for That
Healthy Baked Turkey Enchiladas from Recipes Diaries
Lettuce Wrapped Turkey Tacos from Skinny Ms.
Beef Cabbage Skillet from Budget Bytes
Turkey Taco Skillet from Yummy, Healthy, Easy
Sausages with Kale and White Beans from Martha Stewart
Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions from Everyday Health
Ground Beef and Wild Rice Alfredo Skillet from Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Italian Turkey Burger from Delish
Zucchini Pizza Boats from Food Hero
Italian Stuffed Peppers from Jelly Toast

Meatless and Vegetarian Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes

Mexican
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas from Dashing Dish
Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas from Dizzy, Busy & Hungry
Mexican Stuffed Peppers from Eat Drink Love
5 Ingredient Mexican Brown Rice from Kim's Cravings
Poor Man's Burrito Bowl from Budget Bytes
Oven Baked Tostadas from Yellow Bliss Road

Asian
Crispy Baked Tofu from Cookie and Kate
Veggie Fried Rice from Pinch of Yum
Sugar Snap Pea and Mushroom Sauté from MyRecipes
Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles from The Salty Marshmallow
Easy Vegan Pad Thai from PETA

Italian
5 Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta from Two Peas and Their Pod
10 Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas from Jar of Lemons
Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti from Damn Delicious
20 Minute Cherry Tomato and Basil Angel Hair Pasta from Oh Sweet Basil
Pasta With Herb Roasted Grape Tomatoes from See Mom Click
Summer Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil from Turntable Kitchen
Avocado Alfredo Pasta from Chocolate Covered Katie
Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cauliflower Pizza Crust from Our Best Bites
Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna from Simply Recipes
Roasted Vegetable Pizza from Greatist
Eggplant Meatballs from Skinny Taste
Creamy Mushroom Fettucini from SheKnows

Other Vegetarian Cheap and Healthy Dinner Recipes
Roast Vegetables Over Rice from Chocolate Covered Katie
Veggie Mac and Cheese from Better Homes and Gardens
Curried Chickpeas with Spinach from Budget Bytes
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers from Allrecipes
Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash from Greatist
Spaghetti Squash and Tomato Casserole from The Greatist
Potato, Kale, and White Bean Hash from Beard and Bonnet
Chickpea Curry from OverSixty

Seafood Cheap and Healthy Dinners
Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia from Damn Delicious
Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes from Budget Bytes
Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado from The Stay at Home Chef
Southwestern Baked Tilapia from Whole Foods Market
Honey Lime Tilapia from One Lovely Life
5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Tilapia from The Seasoned Mom
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan from Yellow Bliss Road
Healthy Tuna Cakes from Healthy Recipes
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus from With Peanut Butter On Top
Roasted Zucchini Tuna Melts from The Honor System
White Bean and Tuna Salad from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Honey Garlic Shrimp from Sally's Baking Addiction
Breadless Tuna Melt in a Tomato from Pescetarian and the Pig
Fish Tacos from Simply Recipes
Chopped Salad with Tuna from Martha Stewart
Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowl from Budget Bytes

Soup Cheap and Healthy Meals
Winter Vegetable Minestrone Soup from Peas and Crayons
Easy Vegetarian Chili from Greatist
Avocado-Spinach Soup from My Gourmet Connections
Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup from the Greatist
Potato, Leek, and Barley Soup from Delish
Mushroom Barley Soup from Real Simple
Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew from MyRecipes
Healthy Turkey Chili from Greatist
Vegan Red Lentil Stew from Budget Bytes
Spinach-Pesto Meatball Soup from Fitness Magazine
Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup from Taste of Home
Asparagus Couscous Soup from Food.com
Pesto Bean Soup from Everyday Dishes
Lentil Soup with Beef and Red Pepper from Better Homes and Gardens
Chickpea, Vegetable, and Pesto Soup from Real Simple
Winter Vegetable Soup from Epicurious
Chicken and Lime Soup from Budget Bytes
Beef & Barley Soup from Natalie Hodson