Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss – Part 2

These low calorie healthy dinner ideas will fill you up and stay in your calories. Low fat and high protein, perfect for weight loss!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Another healthy dinner idea: lettuce wraps. These have become a popular low-carb substitute. This new recipe features avocado, ranch dressing, and crispy turkey bacon for an excellent source of protein with each wrap. Cook your ground chicken and bacon to then combine with mushrooms. Add your mixture to your lettuce wraps. Lastly, top with cheddar cheese and creamy ranch dressing. 

Low-Calorie Italian Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Low-Calorie Italian Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers – These filling low-calorie mini stuffed peppers make for a beautiful dinner that will keep you full for hours. They also can act as an excellent appetizer for events since our recipe calls for thirty-six peppers. Slice your peppers in half and bake in the oven for approximately seven minutes. Once ready, add your cooked lean ground beef, chopped mushrooms, and mozzarella to the inside of each pepper. 

Cheesy Healthy Meatballs

Cheesy Healthy Meatballs – Pair these savory meatballs with zucchini noodles for a terrific gluten-free feast. They are mainly composed of lean ground beef, portabella mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. Combine all your ingredients into a bowl and roll into approximately twenty balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Then, bake until they are ready to serve and top with some extra mozzarella cheese. 

High Protein Cream Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas

High Protein Cream Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas – Needing more healthy dinner ideas? These easy protein-packed creamy enchiladas are a family favorite! Mix shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, and salsa into a bowl. Add the mixture to a low-calorie tortilla with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Then, bake or microwave your enchiladas until they are warmed thoroughly. 

Low-Calorie Tomato Soup

Low-Calorie Tomato Soup – Soups are comforting and nutritious meals, especially during the colder months of the year. This tomato soup is low calorie and low fat. It is prepared in a similar way to traditional tomato sauce, with the addition of hearty chicken broth. Bring your ingredients to a boil and blend after about fifteen minutes to remove any chunks. Finally, place the soup back into the pot and allow it to simmer until you are ready to serve. 

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad – This flavorful cobb salad featuring leafy greens, vegetables, grilled chicken, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs is another great way to use leftovers from your barbeque. It is also tasty enough to be worth making on its own. Prepare and assemble your salad with the necessary ingredients for a hearty high protein meal. 

Low Carb Stroganoff 

Low Carb Stroganoff  – You can have this meal of simple stroganoff recipe is ready to serve in about five minutes! It requires a few healthy substitutes for traditional ingredients such as low-carb pasta, lean ground turkey, low-fat cheese, and light sour cream. Sautee mushrooms in a skillet and combine with the remaining ingredients. 

Healthy Chicken Fajita Rollup

Healthy Chicken Fajita Rollup – These delicious chicken fajita rollups are so easy to prepare for dinner. They only call for three ingredients: chicken breasts, medium bell peppers, and fajita seasoning. Tenderize your chicken breasts and wrap around a couple of sliced peppers securing with a toothpick. Lastly, top with fajita seasoning and cook in the oven or stovetop skillet. 

Low-Calorie Chicken Fried Rice 

Low-Calorie Chicken Fried Rice  – This easy-to-make low-calorie chicken fried rice dinner is a really satisfying healthy dinner idea. I used cauliflower crumbles as a substitute for traditional white rice and loved the results. Another alternative is to use shirataki rice, which is similar to the noodles mentioned above. Add chicken, cauliflower crumbles, and chopped mushrooms to a skillet. Cook until the vegetables have softened, then pour in some soy sauce for taste.