Making dinner every night can quickly turn into a chore, especially if you're trying to keep your meals balanced and nutritious. 🍅
So for inspiration, we asked registered dietitians and nutritionists for their go-to easy and lazy (yet still healthy!) dinner options. These are the meals — a mix of homemade and store-bought — they reach for after a long day or week when they want something simple and fast, but still nutritious.
1. For a 15-minute meal with zero chopping required: Saucy Quick Chicken With Artichokes and Tomatoes
2. For something that basically makes itself — and leaves you with plenty of leftovers: Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
3. For a nutritious pick from the freezer aisle: Primal Kitchen's Beef and Mushroom Bowl With Spinach
![A box of beef and mushroom bowl from Primal Kitchen](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/21/asset/ea044536773e/sub-buzz-609-1611695624-16.jpg)
4. For a plant-powered Taco Tuesday dish: Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos
![Cauliflower chickpea tacos](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/21/asset/a812e15abeaa/sub-buzz-678-1611697041-15.jpg)
5. For a high-fiber option that cooks quickly in the microwave: Sweet Potato with Canned Beans, Hummus, and a Fried Egg
6. For a super fast meal that can work with pretty much any veggies in your fridge: Mediterranean Scramble Pita Pockets
7. For when you want a protein-packed (yet highly customizable) classic: Batch-Cooked Chili
![Classic chili](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/19/asset/7b3e1fff83e5/sub-buzz-399-1611689449-39.jpg)
8. For an incredibly easy addition to Pasta Night: Three-Ingredient Protein Pasta
![Three-Ingredient Protein Pasta](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/21/asset/b041a4b29190/sub-buzz-656-1611697076-12.jpg)
9. For a customizable option that you can tailor to any craving: Burrito Bowls
10. For a budget-friendly Trader Joe's pick: TJ's Hi-Protein Veggie Burger
11. For a meatless meal that even carnivores will love: Peanut Butter Noodles
![Bowl of peanut butter noodles](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/19/asset/654ea7c66fda/sub-buzz-401-1611689620-32.jpg)
12. For a freezer-friendly staple that doesn't have any filler: Whole Foods Market California-Style Vegetable Protein Blend
![A bag of Whole Foods Market California-Style Vegetable Protein Blend](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/21/asset/1896a9e8606c/sub-buzz-670-1611696882-38.jpg)
13. For a balanced option that relies mostly on inexpensive non-perishables: Rice, Beans, and Veggie Bowl
14. For a spicy cold weather dish that's great on its own — or over some zoodles: Lazy Black Bean Chili
![Lazy Black Bean Chili](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-01/26/21/asset/3a6ec31494ef/sub-buzz-665-1611697068-46.jpg)