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Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal.

Hearty and delicious slow cooker white wine chicken stew filled with fresh herbs, veggies and plenty of protein. This creamy white wine chicken stew is easily gluten free and dairy free, and is truly a hug-in-a-bowl that's perfect for colder months! Serve with crackers, cornbread or homemade biscuits for the coziest dinner.

The BEST chicken soup you’ll ever eat is the perfect recipe to make when you’re feeling sick. Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, turmeric, garlic.

These spring salads make the most of the new season's bounty, starring favorites like peas, strawberries, asparagus and arugula.

Delicious sheet pan cashew chicken packed with a rainbow of veggies for the perfect weeknight dinner! This easy, healthy cashew chicken recipe is wonderful served with a side of rice or cauliflower rice and makes the best meal prep for busy weeks. #sheetpan #onepanmeal #healthydinner #dinner #glutenfree #mealprep

No bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars that taste just like a peanut butter cup. These low carb peanut butter protein bars will be your new favorite snack to keep in your fridge and enjoy all week long!

The top 20 reader favorite Ambitious Kitchen recipes from 2023! These recipes are the ones you made, shared, and loved the most all year long.

Wonderful triple berries and cream baked oatmeal made with strawberries, blueberries & raspberries and naturally sweetened with a bit of pure maple syrup. This easy berry baked oatmeal recipe packs healthy fats from creamy coconut milk and is the perfect way to use up fresh berries! #berries #bakedoatmeal #oatmeal #healthybreakfast #glutenfree #dairyfree

Over 50 one pan meals to make dinnertime a breeze! These healthy one pan meals are perfect for meal prep or feeding a family.

Vegetarian herby Italian orzo salad filled with colorful veggies, olives, feta cheese and a light homemade Italian dressing. This easy recipe is the perfect healthy summer lunch or dinner that's easy to customize. Bring this fresh Italian orzo salad to your next potluck, picnic or barbecue!

The creamiest one pan lightened up hamburger helper made with simple ingredients for a nostalgic, comforting dinner the whole family will love. This healthy hamburger helper takes just 30 minutes to make and is packed with flavorful and protein! Options to add your fav veggies or spice it up if you'd like.

My husband Tony has tried virtually every single Ambitious Kitchen recipe, and these are his top 10 favorite dinners! This meat and potatoes guy has expanded his palate over the years and loves flavorful one pan meals, stews, unique pasta dishes, and more. Tony's favorite dinner recipes are a must-try!

The BEST peanut butter banana muffins that are packed with protein and peanut butter flavor. These gluten free peanut butter banana muffins are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, dairy free and a great on-the-go healthy breakfast or snack. Try them with mini chocolate chips!

Delicious, easy sheet pan Moroccan chicken and veggies made with sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower and wonderful spices like cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. This protein-packed, healthy Moroccan sheet pan chicken recipe is garnished with juicy dried cherries, crunchy pistachios, fresh herbs and a drizzle of homemade feta yogurt sauce for the an incredible dinner the whole family will love!

Delicious chunky monkey banana baked oatmeal packed with healthy fats from coconut & walnuts. This easy, healthy banana baked oatmeal recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup for the perfect breakfast! Add chocolate chips to make it extra special.

The best no bake brownies packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein from four types of nuts, dried fruit and chia seeds. These superfood brownie energy bars are vegan, gluten free, naturally sweetened, and taste just like a fudgy brownie! The perfect nutritious treat or snack.

Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins made with whole wheat flour and no butter or refined sugars (besides chocolate chips). They're naturally sweetened with banana and honey or maple syrup for an insanely delicious, perfectly moist double chocolate zucchini muffin!

Enjoy Portillo's right at home with the perfect copycat Portillo's chopped salad recipe! This iconic salad is filled with textures and flavors from crunchy veggies, savory bacon and gorgonzola cheese, juicy chicken, and your fav pasta. It's the perfect weekday lunch or side dish for your next party or BBQ!

Beautiful vegan chopped Thai-inspired chickpea salad with a rainbow of veggies and a super flavorful curry peanut dressing. Nourishing, easy to make, and a great way to get your veggies in!

Sweet and spicy gochujang chicken bowls made with a flavorful sauce, beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from lean ground chicken. These easy basil chicken bowls take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight meal! Options to serve with fresh garnishes over rice or noodles.