Light meals for dinner

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!

High Protein Chicken Orzo is one of our favorite weeknight meals. It's easy to make in one pot! Cheesy, creamy orzo, asparagus and chicken get tossed together for a delicious easy dinner!

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!

This tomato spinach shrimp pasta recipe is healthy, super easy to make, and incredibly flavorful! Ready in under 30 minutes.

This Lemon Orzo Skillet Salmon is a light yet hearty winter dinner recipe, perfect for a satisfying meal during cold months. With tender, flaky salmon and zesty lemon orzo, it’s a refreshing yet hearty dish. The blend of citrus and savory flavors makes it ideal for Friendsgiving food ideas or winter meals dinners. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal.

This quick 20-minute Lemon Spinach Pasta uses just 9 ingredients for a light and lemony meal without cream. Bright lemon, spinach, garlic, and red pepper flakes make it fresh and flavorful.

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

Quick and easy high-protein Coconut Chicken Rice Bowls are perfect for my gluten-free, dairy-free friends!

This dump-and-bake version of chicken tzatzikii and rice is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy!