5 Healthy Dinners You Can Make Tonight (6 Ingredients or Less!)

By: Chris Freytag, CPT // March 15, 2016


Whether it’s summertime filled with kids activities and outdoor events or the holiday season bustling with houseguests and festive parties, life always seems to be in fast-forward mode. And when there’s barely enough time to get yourself ready for the day, spending the entire evening in the kitchen to get dinner ready is not ideal for anyone. So, we’ve put together 5 easy and healthy meals for those busy nights when 10 minutes is all the time you have for meal prep—oh and they’re all 6 ingredients or less! Score.

Bruschetta Baked Chicken

This recipe has summer written all over it. Fresh garden tomatoes and freshly picked basil are the best way to make this chicken!

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 campari tomatoes, diced and divided
  • Fresh basil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat the oven to 400°. Combine the olive oil, tomatoes and basil in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in a baking pan sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over each breast and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Garnish with additional basil.

Margherita Flatbread Pizza

This little taste of Italy is low in calories, full of fiber and simply delicious.

You only need 6 ingredients for these 5 healthy and quick dinners. #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner

  • 1 Low Carb Wrap
  • 1 Large Tomato
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 6 Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 Cup Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella
  • Balsamic Vinegar

Get the full recipe here. 

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Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo

Swap out your typical Alfredo for this creamy cauliflower version!

You only need 6 ingredients for these 5 healthy and quick dinners. #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cauliflower
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 teaspoons minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter of choice, such as Earth Balance (or sub 2 tbsp olive oil and a little extra salt if needed)
  • 1 cup milk of choice

Optional

  • 1/2 cup of either of the following: nutritional yeast or mozzarella-style shreds (such as Daiya)
  • Add a little Dijon mustard or lemon juice if desired

Get the full recipe here. 

Cheddar and Carrot Mac & Cheese

This unique Mac and Cheese recipe has a whole pound of carrots inside, plus it saves you major calories without sacrificing taste!

You only need 6 ingredients for these 5 healthy and quick dinners. #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner

  • 8 oz high fiber pasta shells or elbows
  • 1 lb. baby carrots
  • 1.5 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp. bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper

Get the full recipe here. 

Mediterranean Breakfast Pita

This Mediterranean Breakfast Pita is one of my favorite “brinner” (i.e. breakfast for dinner) recipes! On those nights when your exhausted and need something quick, this healthy and delicious meal comes together in just a few minutes.

You only need 6 ingredients for these 5 healthy and quick dinners. #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 of a whole wheat pita bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon feta cheese
  • 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 5-8 spinach leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ok, so this one has 7 ingredients, but c’mon salt and pepper don’t really count, right?

Get the full recipe here. 

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