Best Whole30 Dinner Recipes

If Whole30 is new to you, it may feel like there is a bit of a learning curve. While it seems intimidating at first, a little bit of research brings countless recipes that will keep you full and satisfy your cravings. Knowing that there are delicious recipes that won’t leave you on edge is key, so we wanted to make it easier for you by putting together some of our favorite Whole30 dinner recipes.

These recipes are so delicious that you might not even notice you're complying! In fact, even when you're finished eating Whole30, these recipes will stick around in your repertoire as they're not only healthy and delicious, but also quick and easy!

Whole30 is about getting back to basics! This way of eating is thought of as a nutritional reset, as you eat wholesome, unprocessed foods for 30 days. Leave behind sugars, sweeteners, legumes, grains, and dairy, but enjoy lean protein, veggies, fruits, fresh herbs, good fats, and more – we're talking about chicken burger bowls with bacon, hearty and creamy soups, and even Thai mussels!

People embrace this way of eating for 30 days for various reasons – be it for general well-being or as a reset of dietary habits, to improve energy levels, or to identify food sensitives.

If you love easy Whole30 dinner recipes as much as we do, make sure to check out our cookbook Sugar Free Paleo Dinner Recipes.

One pot Whole30 dinner recipes

These recipes aren't just wholesome and nourishing, they're also super simple – you only need one pot! These are perfect for when you've had a busy day at work and want something easy to prepare.

If you've never tried poached fish before, you're in luck, because this coconut orange poached salmon is as heavenly as it is healthy, served alongside cauliflower rice. Our Whole30 chili recipe hits the spot when you're craving something like heartier ground beef, and the kids will love it.

Finally, this Thai mussels recipe proves that healthy can also be fancy!

Coconut Orange Poached Salmon Recipe

This coconut poached salmon is incredible and will melt in your mouth. Fillets of salmon are gently poached in a creamy and flavorful Thai-inspired orange coconut sauce. It's easy to make, and it's ready in just 22 minutes!

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Paleo Chili Recipe

This delicious bean-free Paleo Chili Recipe has become our family's go-to one pot dinner. It's full of healthy veggies and so simple to make. It's also 100% Whole30 compliant. You're going to LOVE it!

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Thai Mussels Recipe

These juicy Thai Mussels are quickly cooked in coconut milk and flavorful Thai spices. Dinner doesn't get any easier than this delicious recipe. I love to serve some crispy baked fries on the side for a Thai-fusion Moules Frites.

4.79 stars (42 ratings)

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Whole30 chicken recipes

Chicken dinner is a winner for the whole family, and these kid-friendly Whole30 family dinner recipes will have the whole family smiling. Chicken is versatile and satisfying, you can enjoy it in a variety of ways while crushing your dietary goals.

If a craving for burgers or tacos strikes, these chicken burger bowls and chicken lettuce taco boats recipes have your back!

Keep it simple and delicious with this juicy baked chicken thighs recipe or indulge in garlic chicken thighs swimming in a delicious creamy mushroom sauce with this creamy mushroom chicken recipe.

Chili Chicken Burger Bowls Recipe

Chili Chicken Burger Bowls are everything you love about burgers but served as a bowl. The chicken burger patties are super easy to make and so flavorful. They are grilled or cooked in a pan then served on a bed of lettuce with sweet potato fries and some delicious avocado pesto. You will LOVE them!

4.94 stars (16 ratings)

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Chicken Lettuce Taco Boats Recipe

These super easy to make Chicken Lettuce Taco Boats are perfect for a healthy Mexican fiesta. The shredded chicken is smothered in a delicious chipotle, orange, and pineapple sauce and heaped inside crunchy lettuce wraps.

5 stars (35 ratings)

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Chicken Mushroom recipe is a healthy and flavorful dinner that is ready in only 30 minutes. Made with garlic chicken thighs and a delicious mushroom sauce that's made creamy with healthy cashew butter. Spoon the sauce over mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.

4.84 stars (37 ratings)

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Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs are easy to make and the most delicious oven-baked chicken thighs ever! They're coated in pantry-staple spices and baked until crispy on the outside and unbelievably juicy inside. With a few simple tips, this baked chicken thighs recipe turns out perfect every single time.

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Easy Whole30 soups

These Whole30 dinner recipes celebrate the comfort and warmth of a nourishing bowl of steamy soup.

Roasted broccoli soup brings out the sweetness of broccoli and complements it with a tangy lemon tahini cream. This paleo cauliflower soup shows off the delicious combo of creamy cauliflower and crispy bacon.

If you're looking for a punch of flavor, this coconut Thai chicken zoodle soup brings Thai flavors to a warming 20-minute soup recipe with zucchini noodles. Or if you're craving a hug in a bowl, this chicken vegetable soup will warm you up from the inside out.

Roasted Broccoli Soup Recipe

This roasted broccoli soup is jam-packed with veggies and bursting with flavor. We roast the broccoli to bring out its sweetness and then serve it with a tangy lemon tahini cream. It's easy to make, completely dairy-free, and it's ready in an hour!

4.95 stars (36 ratings)

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Paleo Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Bacon and cashews are blended right into this paleo cauliflower soup recipe, making it super creamy and delicious. It's a low-carb and Whole30 soup recipe that everyone will love!

4.88 stars (24 ratings)

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Coconut Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup Recipe

Coconut Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup is crazy flavorful and loaded with good for you ingredients like coconut milk, chicken, and lots of zucchini. This simple recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

4.89 stars (42 ratings)

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Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

This chicken vegetable soup is loaded with shredded chicken and tons of healthy veggies. We use bone-in chicken which gives the savory tomato broth tons of flavor. It's a warm and cozy chicken soup recipe that the whole family will love!

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Our favorite Whole30 dinner recipes

While omitting certain foods can sound restrictive at first, if you focus on what you CAN enjoy you'll find an abundance of delicious recipes. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy wholesome, healthy Whole30 dinners.

With just 5 ingredients in this pistachio crusted salmon, you can whip up a delicious dinner in just 20 minutes.

Whole30 might be nourishing for you, but we aren't skipping out on indulgence here! This spaghetti squash carbonara recipe is made the authentic way, using egg yolks to achieve the creamiest carbonara just like they do in Italia. Just make sure to skip the parmesan – don't worry, it's still delicious without it!

Lean meats are also to be enjoyed, this rack of lamb will make you forget the word diet is in the dictionary, and this instant pot beef stew is a recipe the whole family will enjoy.

5-Ingredient Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe

Tender and delicious pistachio crusted salmon is served with a simple Thai green curry sauce. It's a healthy, 5-ingredient recipe that takes only 20 minutes to make. You'll love it!

4.88 stars (8 ratings)

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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Recipe

This spaghetti squash carbonara is as velvety and creamy as carbonara should be. It's infused with the smokiness of bacon, yet made without the carbs or cream – it's almost too good to be true! Authentic carbonara sauce, as you get in Italy, is made from luscious egg yolks, parmesan, and black pepper. Leave the cream in the fridge while achieving a luxurious, velvety coating on your spaghetti squash.

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Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe

This easy to make Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb is served with a side of mint chimichurri and is crazy delicious. Whether you're looking for simple weekend dinner or an impressive Easter main course, this is it.

4.98 stars (44 ratings)

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Instant Pot Paleo Beef Stew Recipe (Whole30)

Instant Pot Paleo Beef Stew is super easy to make and so delicious. It's a crowd-pleasing Whole30 recipe guaranteed to become your family's favorite.

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Whole30 dinner recipes from our friends

• Gingery Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry by Heather Christo
• Chorizo + Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner by Fed and Fit
• Sausage Cauliflower Fried Rice by Eat Well 101
• Sheet Pan Chicken + Veggies by Paleo Running Momma
• Loaded Sweet Potato Fries by 40 Aprons
• Strawberry Basil Chicken by Wholesomelicious
• Mongolian Beef by A Saucy Kitchen
• Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes + Brussels Sprouts by Well Plated

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Discover the delicious simplicity of wholesome foods and flavors, with these Whole30 dinner recipes. Achieve your dietary goals while indulging in creamy carbonara, fresh seafood, hearty roasted chicken, flavor-packed soups, and more! These recipes are super simple, quick to whip up on a weeknight, and will have you filling your plate up with seconds.

Recipe Index

One Pot Whole30 Dinner Recipes

• Coconut Orange Poached Salmon
• Paleo Chili 
• Thai Mussels

Whole30 Chicken Recipes

• Chili Chicken Burger Bowls 
• Chicken Lettuce Taco Boats
• Creamy Mushroom Chicken 
• Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs

Easy Whole30 Soups

• Roasted Broccoli Soup 
• Paleo Cauliflower Soup 
• Coconut Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup 
• Chicken Vegetable Soup 

Our Favorite Whole30 Dinner Recipes

• 5-Ingredient Pistachio Crusted Salmon
• Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
• Roasted Rack of Lamb
• Instant Pot Paleo Beef Stew

© Author Kristen Stevens