A low-calorie, high-protein dinner is perfect for when you want something lighter yet satisfying.

And containingno more than 575 calories per serving, these meals can help you meet your nutritional goals.

Chicken & Veggie Fajitas

Time to clean out the fridge?

Chicken Veggie Fajitas

Christine Ma

These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.

The key is to slice all the veggies to approximately the same size so they cook evenly.

In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.

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Christine Ma

Serve this healthy chicken casserole recipe with a side salad for a filling meal.

A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.

Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew

This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.

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American Goulash

American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.

The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.

Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

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The final result, a superfast hearty casserole, is an easy and fast dinner option.

A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.

Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Christine Ma

Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.

Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store.

It has the most concentrated oyster flavor.

Chicken Cutlets with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas

Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas.

We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.

Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.

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Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.

To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese.

This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

Wondering what to do with leftover salmon?

This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner.

Don’t forget to reserve some pasta waterits starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.

Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

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Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl

Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy

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