Quick and Healthy 5-Ingredient Dinners You Need to be Making

We all know life can get a little crazy. Most of us have busy days and are tired from our days at work or school by the time dinner rolls around. Luckily, you don't need to be in the kitchen for hours to make a delicious and nutritious meal for you and your family.

Each one of these healthy dinner recipes contains only 5 ingredients and can be prepared in under one hour! The next time you're in a pinch for dinner, come back and choose one of these delicious recipes. They say less is more, right?

1. Marinated Kale Salad

This gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan dinner is just as delicious as it is healthy. For details and full recipe, click here.

Ingredients:

1 bunch curly kale, thoroughly washed1 tablespoon natural almond butter2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 - 2 tablespoons Braggs Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce1 tablespoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup

2. Stuffed White Sweet Potatoes

This dinner is warm, savory, and will make anyone's tastebuds happy. Simply bake your potatoes in the oven, and add the stuffings. This dinner is a breeze. 

Ingredients:

Chicken breast

White sweet potatoes

Broccoli

Low-fat mozzarella

Seasoning of your choice

3. Fajita Chicken Bake

Craving Mexican? This recipe is the perfect healthy alternative you can make right at home. Thaw your chicken over night, add ingredients to one pan, and bake in the oven at 375 degrees. Its the perfect protein-packed, low-carb, and low-fat meal. Can it get any easier?

Ingredients:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp taco seasoning

Sliced peppers and onions

Low-fat shredded cheese

1-2 tbsp olive oil

#4. Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

When you want to cook a fresh, healthy meal but don't have a lot of time, this recipe is perfect for you. Throw all 5 ingredients into a skillet and your meal is ready in just 20 minutes. This meal has only 300 calories per serving and is guaranteed to impress. 

Ingredients:

Chicken breasts

Lemons

Asparagus

Flour

Lemon Pepper

#5. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

This recipe is perfect for those cold or rainy lazy days when all you want to do after work is cuddle up on the couch. Throw these 5 ingredients into a pot and call it a night! For details and full recipe click here. 

Ingredients:

Onion

Sweet Potato

Black beans

Vegetable stock

Salsa