This round-up features 15 healthy and easy dinner recipes that are quick and requires only few ingredients. Scroll through to find an exciting variety of meats, seafood, flavors and combinations to get you feeling inspired to cook your next meal!

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In times like these filled with uncertainties, one thing I know for sure. We are all stuck at home having to cook all of our meals. That is A LOT of cooking! Even the most avid cook can get pretty tired of having to come up with recipes and ideas everyday. That’s why I decided to compile my 15 easiest, quickest recipes in one place, so all you have to do is scroll through, pick your favorites and start cooking!

In this recipe round-up you will find good variety of meats/ seafood, flavors and combinations as well as recipes inspired by international cuisines such as Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican and Brazilian.

I hope you will find at least one or lots of recipes that you and your family can enjoy. If you end up cooking these recipes please share on Instagram and tag #gardeninthekitchen so I can see what you are cooking!

Stay safe and healthy!

sheet pan mediterranean shrimp

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

sheet pan shrimp
4.92 from 60 votes

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

This 10-minute Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp recipe features lightly seasoned shrimp and colorful vegetables all cooked on the same pan. With maximum flavor and minimal effort, it’s perfect for quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinners!
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sheet pan sausage fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Fajitas

Nice brown color for the orange, red and yellow bell peppers, and chicken sausage

Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Fajitas

Easy, HEALTHY and delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Fajitas, perfect for the weeknights!
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beef and broccoli recipe

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

beef and broccoli stir fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Make your favorite Chinese take-out at home with this healthier Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe that is free of sugar and soy, yet bursting in flavor!
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Prosciutto Wrapped Maple Salmon

Prosciutto Wrapped Maple Salmon

Prosciutto Wrapped Maple Salmon
5 from 1 vote

Prosciutto Wrapped Maple Salmon

Elevate your everyday salmon dinner with this 20-minute Prosciutto Wrapped Maple Salmon recipe! The sweet and salty flavors are crowd-pleasing and easy to put together using just 6 ingredients.
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fish stew or stewed fish in a skillet

Easy 20-Minutes Fish Stew

fish stew or stewed fish in a skillet
4.94 from 33 votes

Easy 20-Minutes Fish Stew

Easy 20-Minutes Fish Stew cooked in a delicious, rich and fragrant broth. This Brazilian inspired fish stew (moqueca) is paired with rice and topped with fresh cilantro!
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chicken sausage pasta

Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Skillet

chicken sausage pasta

Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Skillet

Easy 18-minute tossed pasta with chicken sausage and veggies, perfect for a weeknight meal!
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easy shrimp tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

spicy shrimp tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos (Grain-Fee)

HEALTHY Spicy Shrimp Tacos. These tacos are not only DELICIOUS but super nutritious too. 
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Lemon Butter Scallops

Lemon Butter Pan Seared Scallops

Pan Seared Scallops

Lemon Butter Pan Seared Scallops

These Lemon Butter Pan Seared Scallops are the perfect meal for fancy dinner parties or simple weeknight dinners. Finished with a lemon butter sauce, this recipe is surprisingly simple and ready to eat in just 15 minutes!
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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Lemon Butter Chicken

Lemon Butter Chicken

Lemon Butter Chicken

Flavorful Lemon Butter Chicken Breast (on the bone), baked to absolute perfection! 
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Soy-Free Sesame Chicken

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (soy-free)
5 from 2 votes

Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (Soy-Free)

are dressed in a savory sauce made from just 5 ingredients! Soy free, gluten free, and Whole30 approved.
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Sun-dried Tomato Shrimp Fettuccini

Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Fettuccine

Sun-dried Tomato Shrimp Fettuccini
5 from 1 vote

Sun Dried Tomato Shrimp Fettuccine

Delicious Sun Dried Tomato Shrimp Fettuccine with fresh spinach, sour cream and flavor in every bite!
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tuna noodle casserole healthy

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

healthy tuna casserole
3.80 from 5 votes

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is loaded with veggies, chunks of wild albacore tuna, and coated with a deliciously light and creamy sauce! It’s a quick and budget-friendly meal you can prepare months ahead of time or whip up for an easy family dinner.
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chicken jambalaya recipe

Chicken Jambalaya Recipe

chicken jambalaya recipe
5 from 1 vote

Chicken Jambalaya Recipe

This quick and easy Chicken Jambalaya Recipe is the ultimate one-pot recipe! It’s ready to eat in 30 minutes and chock full of chicken, andouille sausage, rice, veggies, and Cajun seasonings.
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sausage butternut squash skillet

Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet

sausage butternut squash skillet
5 from 8 votes

Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet

This Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet is an easy fall-flavored family dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. Every bite is hearty, comforting, and sure to be loved by everyone!
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whole30 low carb shrimp cauliflower rice

Cajun Shrimp Cauliflower Rice

whole30 shrimp cauliflower rice
3.50 from 2 votes

Cajun Shrimp Cauliflower Rice

Whole30 and low-carb 20-minute Cajun Shrimp skillet with cauliflower rice and sweet potato chunks.
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Hi! I’m Silvia.

My goal is to make cooking simple and enjoyable.

Garden in the Kitchen is full of easy and balanced recipes for busy families. Classics get a healthier twist with additions of veggies or alternative ingredients.

I hope my recipes will inspire you to cook more home meals and above all have fun in the kitchen!

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