31 Easy Paleo Dinner Recipes

Weekdays are tough on dinners. Luckily, all you really need is half an hour to get a healthy and tasty meal on your table. Check out this list of Paleo dinner recipes and try a few this week!

Whether you’re looking for a beef-based meal, creative chicken dishes, or even fresh fish plates, you can make it happen quickly and conveniently. You might even keep them on your weekend menu rotation too. Either way, these easy Paleo dinner recipes are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Skillet Recipes

1. Sweet Thai Chili Glazed Salmon

Fire up that skillet and prepare yourself for a flavorful punch with this fish dish. Not only is this meal tasty, but it’s quick, easy, and filling too.

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Recipe: PaleoHacks | Sweet Thai Chili Glazed Salmon

2. Hot Beet Noodle Salad

Baby bella mushrooms and bacon bring some heartiness to this meal, and garlic and balsamic vinegar really make this dish sing.

Recipe: Paleo in Comparison | Hot Beet Noodle Salad

3. Tuscan Chicken Skillet

Here’s an easy chicken meal that offers traditional Italian flavors without the gluten and dairy. Take a trip to Tuscany courtesy of the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and mushrooms.

Recipe: PaleoLeap | Tuscan Chicken Skillet

4. Moroccan Chicken Skillet

We all know that chicken is versatile, and this skillet dish proves that chicken is not only easy to whip up but adapts to bold flavors with ease.

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Moroccan Chicken Skillet

5. Cashew Beef

Crunchiness and smokiness are what this dish is all about. These Asian-inspired flavors will fill your belly while satisfying your taste buds.

Recipe: Prevention | Cashew Beef

6. The Easiest Steak Recipe Ever

Can steak be quick and easy to make? Yes, it can. Add shallots, tomatoes, arugula, balsamic vinegar, and your skillet for a tasty steak dish.

Recipe: Pop Sugar | The Easiest Steak Recipe Ever

7. Pan-Fried Paleo Pork Chops and Apples

Pork chops and applesauce are a classic combination. This dish brings a little more maturity to the plate as it brings herbs, gala apples, and bone broth in for the win!

Recipe: Paleo Porn | Pan-Fried Paleo Pork Chops and Apples

8. Paleo Asian Chicken Stir-Fry

Stir-fries are always a quick way to combine flavors. Fresh veggies, chicken, and Sriracha is a combo that will have you coming back for more.

Recipe: Sweet C’s Designs | Paleo Asian Chicken Stir Fry

9. Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Skillet

Are you looking for some Southern comfort food? This dish is it! Spicy sausage, shrimp, and chicken broth fuse with bell peppers, zucchini, and onions.

Recipe: Delicious Meets Healthy | Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Skillet

10. Mediterranean Chicken

Healthy Mediterranean flavors, including Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, spinach, and chicken, come to play here. Not to mention that it’s seasoned with parsley, oregano, and basil too.

Recipe: Paleo Newbie | Mediterranean Chicken

Baked Recipes

11. Mediterranean Baked Halibut

Baked dishes don’t always have to take a ton of time. In fact, this dish only requires 15 minutes! Halibut, pico de gallo, and artichoke hearts bring this dish to life.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Mediterranean Baked Halibut

12. Easy Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders

Paleo chicken fingers are easy to make and fun to eat. Not to mention that this is a dish for the whole family to enjoy. Choose your condiment of choice, and that’s it!

Recipe: Allergy Free Alaska | Easy Bake Paleo Chicken Tenders

13. Simple Herb Crusted Salmon

Get those omega-3s with this recipe. A fresh, light salmon dinner paired with a refreshing herb salad.

Recipe: PaleOMG | Simple Herb Crusted Salmon

14. Pesto Baked Chicken

Add fresh pesto on top of chicken and tomatoes. You can even bring some zucchini noodles to round out the dish.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Pesto Baked Chicken

15. Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

Eat these as is, or with some veggie noodles. They are meaty and seasoned to perfection. You also get to make your own versatile marinara sauce in only half an hour.

Recipe: Noshtastic | Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

16. Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Here’s some lemony fresh tilapia that you can quickly put together. There are only two steps involved in preparing this meal, too. Can’t get much simpler than that.

Recipe: Skinny Taste | Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia

17. Sweet, Honey-Baked Salmon

This five-ingredient recipe, including salmon, honey, olive oil, and garlic, offers a sweet take on salmon. Bake for ten minutes and your meal is complete!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Sweet Honey-Baked Salmon

18. Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Bake

Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and chicken are the components of this dish. Pair with spaghetti squash or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Recipe: Sarah Fragoso | Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Bake

19. Easy Paleo Pizza Bake

Pizza in under half an hour? Yes, please! This crustless pizza casserole is a delicious, healthier alternative to gluten-filled pizza. Add extra toppings if you’d like, such as crumbled bacon and cashew cheese.

Recipe: Fitness HQ | Easy Paleo Pizza Bake

20. Paleo Popcorn Chicken

Grab a small bag and munch on these chicken nuggets while you’re out and about. You can also put them on top of a fresh salad.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Popcorn Chicken

Grilled Recipes

21. Paleo Korean BBQ Pork

The Sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes dial things up a major notch while the palm sugar sweetens the meal.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Korean BBQ Pork

22. Salmon with Lemon Pesto and Grilled Vegetables

Salmon pairs well with pesto in this dish. Add some fresh zucchini and red peppers to give this meal an extra hit of flavor, and then all you need is a little grill time.

Recipe: Paleo Newbie | Salmon with Lemon Pesto and Grilled Vegetables

23. Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

Top these lean turkey patties with a mango, pineapple salsa, and you are set! Wrap it in lettuce or make some Paleo-friendly buns to sandwich it between.

Recipe: Against All Grain | Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

24. Orange-Coconut Grilled Chicken Breasts

Oranges, ginger, coconut, and jalapenos all blend together for this tropical meal. Pair with a simple green or fruit salad.

Recipe: Rubies and Radishes | Orange-Coconut Grilled Chicken Breasts

25. Spicy Honey “Soy” Chicken Skewers

Chicken skewers not only cook quickly, but they taste amazing too, thanks to the sweet, spicy, and garlic-y flavors.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Spicy Honey “Soy” Chicken Skewers

26. Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken Recipe

All you need for this dish is chicken, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Put it on the grill and watch the magic happen.

Recipe: Paleo Newbie | Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken Recipe

27. Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

Can you prepare flank steak and a traditional chimichurri sauce in less than 30 minutes? Absolutely! Rub this steak with this herby sauce, and pair with your favorite grilled veggies.

Recipe: Skinny Taste | Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

28. Guac-Stuffed Kali Burgers

These loaded burgers pack a creamy guacamole in their center.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Guac-Stuffed Kali Burgers

29. Sausages with Pineapple Salsa

Add some cilantro, lime, onion, and tahini sauce to complete the dish. It’s fresh and hearty all at once.

Recipe: Meatified | Sausages with Pineapple Salsa

30. Super Simple Meat Kabobs

Red onion, tomatoes, beef garlic powder, rosemary, and oregano come together in this easy, satisfying meal.

Recipe: Balanced Bites | Super Simple Meat Kabobs

31. Turkey Bacon Burgers

This lighter version of a bacon burger uses turkey patties instead of beef. Grill some onion, add some creamy avocado, and lay it on some lettuce and tomato.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Turkey Bacon Burgers

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