500–600 Calorie Meals
Hearty meals that won't weigh you down
Beef and Bean Chili
Hearty beef and bean chili with cornbread. 540 calories, 34g protein.
Beef Burrito Bowl
Burrito bowl with beef, rice, beans, and guacamole. 580 calories, 35g protein.
Beef Tacos
Three beef tacos with salsa and cabbage slaw. 520 calories, 30g protein.
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy chicken Alfredo with whole wheat pasta. 550 calories, 38g protein.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Homemade pizza with chicken, bacon, and light ranch. 580 calories, 34g protein.
Chicken Casserole
Creamy chicken casserole with rice and broccoli. 570 calories, 35g protein.
Chicken and Dumplings
Comforting chicken and dumplings with vegetables. 530 calories, 30g protein.
Chicken Fried Rice
Healthier chicken fried rice with brown rice and vegetables. 540 calories, 32g protein.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over pasta. 560 calories, 36g protein.
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Teriyaki chicken with rice and steamed vegetables. 550 calories, 35g protein.
Lamb Chops with Mint
Grilled lamb chops with mint sauce and roasted potatoes. 590 calories, 38g protein.
One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Comforting one-pot chicken and rice simmered in broth. 520 calories, 36g protein, single skillet.
Pork Stir-Fry Noodles
Pork stir-fry with vegetables and noodles. 560 calories, 32g protein.
Salmon Burgers
Salmon patties with dill sauce on whole wheat buns. 550 calories, 36g protein.
Salmon Pasta Cream
Whole wheat pasta with salmon and lemon cream sauce. 580 calories, 34g protein.
Shrimp and Grits
Southern shrimp and grits with bacon and scallions. 570 calories, 32g protein.
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp scampi with linguine in garlic butter sauce. 580 calories, 32g protein.
Steak and Potato
Grilled sirloin steak with baked potato and sour cream. 590 calories, 40g protein.
Turkey Burger with Bun
Juicy turkey burger with whole wheat bun and toppings. 560 calories, 38g protein.
Turkey Meatloaf Dinner
Healthy turkey meatloaf with mashed potatoes. 540 calories, 36g protein.
Vegetable Curry with Rice
Creamy vegetable curry with coconut milk over basmati rice. 520 calories, 14g protein.