Top News

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Support your heart health with these delicious skillet dinners that are low in saturated fat and sodium. Plus, you’ll be able to get these meals to the dinner table quickly, as they can all be made in just 30 minutes or less. Try our Creamy Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet or our Skillet Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach for a nutritious meal that will help you meet your heart-healthy eating goals.

01 of 16

Creamy Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet

This creamy chicken skillet comes together in just 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner packed with savory garlic flavor. Tender zucchini and juicy chicken cutlets are coated in a silky pan sauce made with shallot, broth and half-and-half. Serve it with whole grains or crusty bread to soak up every bit of the sauce.

View Recipe

02 of 16

Skillet Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach

This five-ingredient gnocchi dinner is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Shelf-stable gnocchi becomes golden and crisp in the pan before being tossed with a simple sauce of tomatoes, spinach and garlic. A dollop of creamy ricotta on top adds richness and balances the bright, savory flavors.

View Recipe

03 of 16

Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger

All the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal prep fast for this healthy dinner, but cleanup is quick too.

View Recipe

04 of 16

Chhole (Chickpea Curry)

This healthy Indian recipe is a flavorful chickpea curry that you can make in just 20 minutes. Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.

View Recipe

05 of 16

Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce

This healthy steak recipe with broccolini and peas is a one-skillet meal that will be on your table in just 25 minutes! The pan drippings combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.

View Recipe

06 of 16

Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry

This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice.

View Recipe

07 of 16

Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.

View Recipe

08 of 16

Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes

This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic trades beans for some of the meat to bump up fiber by 7 grams. We also cut back on the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe makeover to save you 12 grams of added sugar.

View Recipe

09 of 16

Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.

View Recipe

10 of 16

Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale

One-pot meals, like this all-in-one chicken thigh, kale and Israeli couscous recipe, are perfect for nights when you want to keep cleanup to a minimum. Look for Israeli couscous—small pearl-shaped pasta made from semolina flour—near other Middle Eastern dry goods in well-stocked supermarkets or specialty-foods stores.

View Recipe

11 of 16

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus

The gnocchi cooks right in the skillet, along with shrimp, shallots, asparagus and Parmesan cheese, in this gnocchi recipe. Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta. Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio.

View Recipe

12 of 16

Spicy Chicken and Snow Pea Skillet

Chock-full of nutrients, snow peas shine in this 25-minute, harissa-sauced, one-pot meal that feeds the whole family. Harissa is a North African hot chile paste—use just a teaspoon if you prefer a mild flavor.

View Recipe

13 of 16

Poached Cod & Green Beans with Pesto

Using just one skillet, this easy fish recipe cooks cod right on top of fresh green beans and uses the same pan to make a flavorful sauce. The result is perfectly flaky fish, tender-crisp vegetables, a savory pan sauce and very little cleanup.

View Recipe

14 of 16

Tofu & Snow Pea Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

A fast dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir-fry recipe will quickly become a favorite. To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead.

View Recipe

15 of 16

Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Sauerkraut

Here’s our weeknight version of choucroute garni, “dressed sauerkraut,” made with chicken sausage. The flavor of the dish will vary depending on what type of chicken sausage you choose. We like the taste of roasted garlic sausage or sweet apple sausage in this recipe. And although any type of sauerkraut can be used, we prefer the crisp texture of refrigerated kraut over canned. Serve with roasted carrots and some mustard to spread on the sausage.

View Recipe

16 of 16

Shrimp and Scallop Vegetable Stir-Fry

This seafood stir-fry is bursting with flavor and it’s ready in 30 minutes!

View Recipe