Get ready to enjoy delicious and guilt-free dining with these Dinners Under 300 Calories. These recipes offer a wide range of low-calorie options that let you enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising on taste or your wellness goals. You won’t believe they’re 300 calories or less!
1. Pepper Steak Stir Fry
If this is your go-to takeout meal, save some money by making it at home. Ready in as little as 30 minutes, just combine green bell peppers, flank steak, soy sauce, garlic, and minced ginger for a quick, tasty dinner.
2. Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
Tilapia is a naturally sweet fish, so cooking it in a roasted pepper sauce helps balance it out so you get to enjoy both sweet and savory flavors. To make the sauce, use heavy cream and chopped/pureed roasted peppers.
3. Baked Chicken Legs
These baked chicken legs are a healthy alternative to fried chicken, but trust us, they’ll have just as much flavor! This is because the chicken legs are coated in butter, garlic powder, and smoked paprika before baking for 40 minutes.
4. Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad
Chock full of crisp greens, veggies, shrimp, and Thai herbs and spices, this is one salad you’ll want to eat every day of the week. Romaine lettuce and purple cabbage are recommended, but you can use any type of greens.
5. Best Jambalaya
One bite of this jambalaya and you’ll agree that it’s the best recipe! Made with andouille sausage, boneless chicken breasts, hot sauce, garlic, and rice, this New Orleans staple is full of robust flavors that will leave your mouth tingling.
6. Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Sauce
Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with these easy and delicious turkey cutlets smothered in a creamy, zesty Dijon sauce. Ready to eat in just 40 minutes, just make sure to not overcook the cutlets as turkey tends to be very lean.
7. Baked Cod with Spinach, Feta, and Tomatoes
Sweet and mild, the addition of robust tomatoes, spinach, and tangy feta cheese blends perfectly with cod’s flavor profile – best of all this recipe only takes an hour to make. It’s perfect for those who aren’t traditional fans of seafood.
8. Tuna Broccoli Ranch Casserole
This creamy, decadent casserole is bursting with flavor and the good news is that it only uses a few ingredients: broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, peas, ranch dressing, and albacore tuna. The flavors are bold but not overpowering; very complimentary flavors!
9. Shrimp Salad Recipe
If you’re looking for a salad to enjoy on a summer day, then turn to this easy shrimp salad recipe. Peeled shrimp is tossed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced red onion, dill, and celery to create a unique, crunchy lunch.
10. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
This recipe combines the juiciness of chicken with the flavor profiles of spinach artichoke dip. Keto-approved, all you have to do is cut a slit in the chicken breast, add a tablespoon of the dip, and sear until golden brown.
11. Easy Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe
Though there’s already a pepper steak recipe listed, this one is based exclusively on using a crockpot – and who doesn’t love a crockpot? Just toss onions, steak, ginger, peppers, and soy sauce into a crockpot for five hours, then enjoy.
12. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
Made to adhere to a Paleo diet, these chicken enchilada stuffed peppers are spicy, flavorful, and a dish you’ll add to your weekly dinner rotation. Bell peppers are stuffed with shredded chicken and spices like garlic, chili powder, and cumin.
13. Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Asparagus Skillet
For a healthy dinner that’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes, try this garlic butter cod with lemon asparagus skillet recipe. You can customize it; add white wine for a pop of sweetness and hot sauce for some kick.
14. Literally the BEST Chicken Noodle Soup
This recipe for chicken noodle soup is so good, you’ll find any excuse to make it! Bursting with flavor, all you need is shredded chicken, celery, egg noodles, onion, and carrots to create a dynamic soup perfect for all ages.
You don’t have to sacrifice flavor if you’re making a lifestyle change – and these recipes prove it. Experiment with these unique dinners under 300 calories to find out which one works for you.
