25 Nutritious Recipes to Try in 2024

The top recipe list is here! These are my most popular healthy recipes from 2024 — check to see if your favorites made the cut.

Best Healthy Recipes of 2024

As the year ends, I review which recipes resonated most with readers. These top recipes of 2024 are ranked by visits and reflect the dishes you cooked, saved, and shared most. Whether you’re looking for weeknight dinners, high-protein meals, or comfort food with a healthy twist, this list highlights reliable favorites to add to your rotation.

Apologies for the late post — I know many of you look forward to this roundup. It’s been another wonderful year of sharing recipes and getting your feedback. A few trends continued: cottage cheese recipes and high-protein dishes remain popular, and classics like chicken recipes and slow cooker meals consistently perform well. If you’re planning to cook more in 2025, these top picks are a great place to get inspiration.

Below I’ve included links to my most popular roundups from past years, plus this year’s top 25 recipes. If you’re new to Skinnytaste, don’t miss the free weekly meal plans and the high-protein meal plans I share every Friday. For community ideas and dinner inspiration, join the Skinnytaste What’s Cooking community on Facebook to see what others are making. Here’s to a healthy, delicious 2025!

Top 25 Skinnytaste Recipes From Years Past

Popular recipe roundups from previous years that readers keep returning to:

Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2023
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2022
Top 23 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2021
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2020
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2019
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2017
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2016
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2015
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2014
Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2013
Top 25 Skinnytaste Recipes 2012
Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2011

2024 Top 25 Skinnytaste Recipes You Need To Try

Topping the list for recipes published in 2024 is the beloved Marry Me Chicken. Below are the full top 25, listed by popularity, with a brief description to help you choose your next meal.

Close up of Marry Me Chicken with creamy tomato sauce and spinach in a skillet.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This lighter Marry Me Chicken still feels indulgent: juicy chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach. One-pan, 30 minutes, and about 30g of protein per serving.

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Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe

A one-pot creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera with lean chicken, spring vegetables, and a light cream sauce — a satisfying, high-protein weeknight dinner.

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Chicken Florentine Recipe

Creamy Chicken Florentine with baby spinach in a lighter white sauce — rich flavor without heaviness.

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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

A creamy, one-skillet Homemade Hamburger Helper made with ground beef and macaroni — real, wholesome ingredients for family dinners.

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Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

A light, refreshing pasta salad with orzo, feta, lemon, and crisp vegetables — perfect for summer or as a grill-side side dish.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

A creamy, comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup with sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and pillowy gnocchi.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

The ultimate comfort food: tender crockpot beef stew that’s perfect for cool evenings and makes great leftovers.

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Korean Salmon Rice Bowl

A quick Gochujang salmon rice bowl that’s full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes — air fryer or oven options included.

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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Gluten-free and dairy-free Coconut Chicken Rice Bowls — quick, high-protein meals with tropical flavor.

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White Chicken Chili Recipe

A hearty, comforting White Chicken Chili that’s perfect for colder days and easy to make for a crowd.

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Italian Wedding Soup

Simple, flavorful Italian Wedding Soup with turkey meatballs, tiny pasta, and dark leafy greens — ready in about 30 minutes.

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High-Protein Egg Bagel

These high-protein egg bagels get their golden color from egg yolks and stay fluffy with Greek yogurt — no boiling or yeast required.

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Slow Cooker Lentil and Chicken Soup

An easy dump-and-go slow cooker soup with chicken and lentils — no sautéing required and full of comforting flavor.

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One-Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe

Crispy chicken thighs baked over garlicky tomato orzo with basil — an easy oven-to-table meal that pairs well with a simple salad.

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BBQ Chicken Tenders

Crispy air-fryer BBQ chicken tenders the kids will love — breaded and tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce, with just 10 minutes of prep.

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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

Marinating boneless chicken thighs in yogurt is the key to juicy, flavorful air-fryer results.

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Sausage Tortellini Soup

An easy, cozy one-pot Sausage Tortellini Soup that comes together quickly for busy weeknights and pleases the whole family.

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Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices

A sweet, crunchy, protein-packed lunch — cranberry chicken salad served on crisp apple slices.

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Mediterranean Meatball Bowl

Flavorful turkey meatballs over Israeli couscous with a bright cucumber-tomato salad — great air-fryer or oven option.

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Crock Pot Pork Roast with Mushrooms and Polenta

A slow-cooked pork roast braised with soy, broth, honey, and garlic until fall-apart tender — comforting and effortless.

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Ground Turkey Taco Recipe

The best from-scratch ground turkey tacos — a healthy, quick, family-friendly taco dinner.

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Thai Fried Rice Recipe

Authentic flavor from jasmine rice, fish sauce, soy, and chiles — add your favorite protein such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

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Risotto Primavera

A springtime risotto loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes — bright and satisfying.

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Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie

An unexpected smoothie mix of carrot and banana with almond milk and flaxseed — nutritious and delicious.

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Coconut-Lemon Almond Cake Recipe

A moist, gluten-free and dairy-free lemon-coconut almond cake — perfect for gatherings or a special dessert.

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