When people say they want a “healthy dinner recipe,” what they usually mean is this:

Something easy.
Something satisfying.
Something they don’t have to rethink every night.

Most recipes fail not because they’re unhealthy, but because they’re too complicated to repeat. They require special ingredients, too many steps, or more energy than people realistically have after a long day.

This healthy dinner recipe is different.

It’s designed to be simple, flexible, and repeatable—the kind of meal you can come back to week after week without getting bored or feeling restricted.

Why This Recipe Works (Before We Cook)

This isn’t a “perfect” healthy dinner recipe. It’s a reliable one.

It works because it:

• Uses familiar, easy-to-find ingredients
• Balances protein, carbs, and fats naturally
• Can be adjusted based on taste, hunger, or what you have on hand
• Doesn’t require measuring, tracking, or overthinking

This is the kind of meal that supports healthy eating without turning dinner into a project.

Healthy Dinner Recipe: Simple Chicken & Veggie Bowl

This bowl is endlessly adaptable. Once you learn the base, you can change flavors, vegetables, and sides without learning a new recipe every time.

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

• 1–1.5 lb chicken breast or thighs
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, or frozen mix)
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, paprika, or any seasoning you like
• Cooked rice, quinoa, or potatoes (optional, for serving)

That’s it. No specialty items. No hidden ingredients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the chicken

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt, pepper, and your preferred spices.

You don’t need to be precise here—season until it looks and smells good.

Step 2: Cook the chicken

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add the chicken.

Cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly golden.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the vegetables

In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add your vegetables and cook for 5–7 minutes, until tender but not mushy.

Season lightly. Remember, vegetables don’t need to be bland to be healthy.

Step 4: Combine and adjust

Return the chicken to the pan. Toss everything together and taste.

This is where the magic happens:

• Add more seasoning if needed
• Add a squeeze of lemon or splash of sauce if you like
• Adjust based on what you enjoy

Step 5: Serve

Serve as-is or over a base like rice or potatoes.

You now have a balanced, satisfying healthy dinner recipe—no calorie math required.

How to Modify This Healthy Dinner Recipe (So You Don’t Get Bored)

This healthy dinner recipe is meant to evolve.

Here are a few easy variations:

• Swap the protein: turkey, tofu, shrimp
• Change the vegetables: whatever is in your fridge
• Change the flavor: taco seasoning, Italian herbs, soy sauce + ginger
• Change the base: rice one day, potatoes the next, none at all if you prefer

The structure stays the same. Only the details change.

That’s what makes it repeatable.

Why Repeatable Recipes Matter More Than “Perfect” Ones

Healthy eating isn’t built on variety for variety’s sake. It’s built on default meals—recipes you trust and return to when life is busy.

When you remove complexity, you:

• Reduce decision fatigue
• Increase consistency
• Build confidence around food

This is how healthy eating becomes automatic instead of exhausting.

Where AI Fits Into This (Gently)

The hardest part of cooking isn’t usually the cooking.
It’s deciding what to make and how to improve it.

AI-powered tools can help by:

• Suggesting variations of meals you already like
• Adapting recipes based on your preferences
• Helping you make small improvements without starting over

Used correctly, technology doesn’t add rules—it removes guesswork.

What’s Next

Healthy dinner recipes shouldn’t feel like a one-time effort. They should fit into your life and adapt as your needs change.

We’re building Remy AI to help with exactly that:

• Turning everyday meals into healthier versions
• Suggesting realistic recipe improvements
• Supporting healthy eating without tracking or guilt

Remy AI is launching soon, and we’re opening early access to people who want simple, sustainable healthy cooking that works in real life.

👇 Join the early-access waitlist below to be among the first to try it.