Weeknight Winners: 76 Diabetic Dinner Recipes
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with what to cook for dinner for diabetics. Many recipes for diabetics are boring, bland, or complicated. But not these! This diabetic menu is full of flavorful, easy, unique recipes that will shake up your routine and add some excitement to the dinner table. They’re our best dinner recipes for diabetics that are perfect for any day of the week. And if you’re not diabetic yourself and are just looking for what to cook for diabetics, you’ve come to the right place, so stick around and check out our selection!
If chicken recipes for diabetics are your favorite, don’t miss our Pizza Stuffed Chicken! It’s flavorful, easy, and totally diabetic-friendly. If you prefer ground beef diabetic recipes, then you’ll fall in love with our recipe for Beef with Noodles -- it’s an easy diabetic dinner that’s quick, flavorful, and filling. In addition to being delicious, these meals are easy as can be. If you're wondering what makes these diabetic recipes easy to make, just look at our ingredients -- you'll see lots of helpful shortcuts to cut down on your kitchen time. Talk about a win-win!
With diabetic dinner recipes this tasty and unique, you can beat the dinnertime blahs every day of the week. If you’re feeling ambitious, try one of these easy diabetic meals every day for the week for 7 days packed with new, exciting flavors. Or, if you’re just looking for a quick fix to tonight’s dinnertime conundrum, just choose your favorite diabetic meal idea off this list and head to the chicken. Which of these easy diabetic recipes do you plan to try next? Let us know down in the comments below!
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Diabetic Chicken Recipes
Chicken is one of the most popular dinner ideas for diabetics because it’s so lean and versatile. And we have so many amazing, easy diabetic chicken recipes to choose from that selecting which ones to feature here was a toughie. But, we narrowed down our list to the diabetic recipes with chicken listed below because they’re our absolute favorites. There’s so much flavor and pizzazz in these recipes that you’ll have a hard time believing they’re actually diabetic-friendly. But they really are, we promise! So you don’t have to feel an ounce of guilt for choosing one of these diabetic dinners with chicken and indulging at the table tonight.
This restaurant-fancy chicken recipe is one you'll want to use when you really want to impress company! We think the layer of mushrooms and flavorful sauce really add an extra-special flair to our Alice Springs Chicken. The best part? You can whip this up in just 30 minutes!
There's no passport required to enjoy the delightful tastes of the sunny Mediterranean if you make this healthy main dish recipe. Our Riviera Chicken is packed with healthy fresh ingredients you'll love!
The easy Mr. Food Test Kitchen secret to rolling up a chicken breast is the key to this quick and easy diabetes recipe for Stuffed Chicken Rolls. This chicken recipe for diabetics is sure to become a weeknight classic in your home once you get a taste!
This easy Italian favorite features tender chicken smothered in tasty mushrooms and a sweet wine sauce that will have everyone running to the table for dinner! Chicken Marsala is definitely a diabetes-approved classic!
Fresh rosemary, a little onion, and some garlic add tons of flavor to chicken breasts in this recipe for Herb Chicken Skillet. To up the flavor even more we simmer these in our skillet with a little Dijon mustard and some flavorful chicken broth. You can bet that every mouthwatering bite will be memorable!
If you're a fan of beef goulash or pork goulash, then you're going to love our Chicken Mushroom Goulash. We added fresh mushrooms to this goulash to give this diabetic dinner recipe a tasty twist!
The muffin tins make this recipe for Mom's Chicken Cordon Bleu a cinch, so you can surely impress guests with this new technique. Plus, with low-fat ingredients and only 2.5g of carbs per serving, this meal is a perfect match for anyone who is looking for low-carb chicken recipes!
Anyone who is a fan of traditional Mexican enchiladas will surely want to give this homemade version of Chicken Enchiladas a try. We've lightened up all the ingredients, leaving a full-flavored taste that shouts, "Ole!"
I bet you thought bacon was off limits as part of a diabetes diet? Well think again! Turkey bacon is fair game and we wrap it around a lean skinless chicken breast to make the most of these Cheesy Chicken Rolls.
This diabetic dinner recipe is an easy chicken dish that hails from Italy and gets its classic flavor from the splash of lemon, the elegance of white wine, and garden-fresh parsley.
Get your serving of veggies in with this comforting Cheesy Chicken 'n' Broccoli main dish meal. This hearty dish is light enough for anyone with diabetes.
Our Orange Chicken is a sweet alternative to your ordinary chicken dinner. Don't be surprised if it quickly becomes a family favorite.
There's a reason this diabetic dinner recipe is a classic that's been lightened up yet is still full of flavor. Our Easy Chicken Francaise is a company-fancy and foolproof way to get dinner on the table fast!
Chicken stuffed with pizza?! You bet! Our Pizza-Stuffed Chicken recipe features all the best that pizza has to offer, like just the right amount of cheese, marinara sauce, and pepperoni. And guess what? It's low-carb! Your family won't be able to tell, but this delicious dinner is actually fit for a diabetic diet!
Diabetic Dinners with Ground Beef
When you’re stumped for what to make for dinner and don’t have time to run to the store for ingredients, turn to this list of diabetic recipes for dinner with ground beef. Because you almost always have a pound or two of ground beef waiting in the freezer, it makes an excellent option when you’re hunting for new, last-minute diabetic dinner ideas. The easy dinner recipes for diabetics listed below all use ground beef as a staple ingredient, and they use it in new and tasty ways so that your weeknight meals never have to be boring again.
Take your taste buds down to the ranch with this easy recipe for Rancher's Meatloaf. Filled with barbecue flavor, fiber-filled black beans, and good-for-ya veggies, this is one meatloaf that'll really get you saying, "Yeehaw!" It's one of our favorite diabetic recipes for ground beef, and we're sure you'll love it too!
Cook up a family-pleasing Tex-Mex dinner in just 30 minutes with our recipe for Easy Enchilada Casserole. This casserole is full of hearty ground beef and lots of Southwestern ingredients, like corn, bean, and peppers. It's one dinner they're going to ask you to make over and over again!
Here's a dish that'll quickly become your signature weeknight dinner. This one-pot Signature Skillet Supper, from Barbara Seeli-Brown's "Secrets of Healthy Cooking" cookbook is a family-favorite that you can change up just by switching up your veggies and protein!
If your family loves meat loaf, why not give quick 'n' easy Two-Step Meat Loaf Muffins recipe a new taste each time you make it? Try it with hickory-smoked, honey-garlic, and other types of barbecue sauces for different twists!
Make it a point to stock up on those budget-friendly packages of Asian-style ramen noodles, and keep this tasty and easy diabetic-friendly recipe for Beef with Noodles in mind! This simple diabetic dinner with ground beef is sure to please the whole family and keep your tummy and taste buds satisfied.
Our shortcut version to flavorful stuffed peppers is sure to be one of your favorite go-to main dish comfort recipes. Stuffed Peppers Italiano is perfect for anyone with diabetes, 'cause it has simple ingredients yet it maintains full flavor.
Our All-in-One Mexican Salad has the same great taste of a taco with the ease and nutrition of a diabetic dinner salad. It not only fits perfectly within a diabetes diet, but also looks good enough to be the centerpiece of your table!
Our Beefed-Up Vegetable Stew is a super diabetic dinner recipe choice. That's cause we start with lean ground beef and pack it with lots of healthy veggies. After its simmered in the slow cooker for a while, it's absolutely perfect!
Ooh - this recipe is so beefy! Diabetic recipes with ground beef don't get much better than this. Our Cheeseburger Pie is an easy ground beef casserole that's popular with kids of all ages. Honestly, what's not to love about this low-carb, cheesy burger dish?
When you're looking for a meal that's full of comfort, try this recipe for One-Pot Comfort Shepherd's Pie, which comes from "The Diabetes Fast-Fix Slow-Cooker Cookbook." This is the kind of dinner dish that keeps you warm from the inside out.
Typically, diner food isn't the best option for a diabetic diet, but with our recipe for lightened-up, Diner-Style Salisbury Steak you can enjoy an diabetic recipe with beef without all the guilt! These ground beef patties are smothered in a delicious mushroom and gravy mixture you won't be able to resist!
If you're new to eating stuffed zucchini then you're in for a real surprise! This stuffed zucchini recipe is healthy, hearty, and full of Italian flavor. Perfect for a low-carb diet, our Beefy Stuffed Zucchini will soon become one of your favorites!
Our version of a taco pie is so flavorful, it doesn't even need the tortilla shell. Crustless Taco Pie is a low-carb, weeknight dinner winner that's sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Who says Sloppy Joes are only for kids? We've lightened up the typical kid's meal with fresh vegetables and added a bit of spice for good measure. Your kids will still like it this diabetic dinner recipe, and so will you!
Diabetic Pork Recipes
We can’t forget about pork when we’re talking about diabetic recipes for dinner. Pork is one of those lean, flavorful main ingredients that’s flavorful and versatile, so it works all year round. These diabetic recipes with pork are perfect for quick and tasty weeknight meals, or even casual Sunday dinners. Plus, these diabetic dinners are easy, quick, and full of flavor, so you’ll never get bored. Just grab your favorite of these diabetic pork recipes and head to the kitchen for a flavor-packed evening meal.
Parisian Pork Medallions cook up fast, which makes them perfect for an impromptu dinner party. In fact, they are one of our quickest cooking low-carb pork recipes. Plus, they're so tender your guests won't even need a knife! This is one of our best diabetic dinners because it's so fast and flavorful.
Want to cook up a dinner that'll satisfy everyone's rumbling bellies? How about making this hearty Hungarian Pork Goulash? Saucy and full of veggies, this diabetic dinner recipe will soon become a dinnertime favorite!
Have you been looking for a light and healthy recipe for a diabetic dinner? Stop looking, because you found one! Using flavorful aromatics is a great way to keep dishes tasty and nutritious. Give our Garlic Lime Pork Chops a whirl and you'll see what we mean!
Pork loin is perfect for almost any meal plan - including ones low in carbs, like our Italian Pork Roast. And it's really versatile, because we can serve up this diabetic dinner recipe as an easy, weeknight supper or an elegant crowd-pleaser!
This Farmer's Pork with Veggies is an easy skillet meal, and one that will keep you and your family satisfied long after the table has been cleared. Plus, because everything cooks in one skillet, cleanup is a breeze!
If you're craving that diner favorite of Breaded Pork Chops, look no further. We've found a way to lighten them up so they fit within your diabetes diet!
These juicy pork chops are topped with a light and delicious home-style maple and apple compote. Our Maple Apple Pork Chops may taste decadent, but they are absolutely diabetes-friendly.
Add this to the list of low-carb pork recipes you love! East meets West in this mouthwatering Asian favorite, Ginger Pork Tenderloin! Bright, bold flavors dress up this lean cut of pork that's company-fancy, but easy enough for any weeknight.
If you thought your diabetic diet couldn't include comfort foods, then think again! This Pork Chop Casserole recipe is perfect for anyone who is watching what they eat. It has all the taste and heartiness of a regular pork chop casserole, but with a lot less fat and sodium!
Team our Homemade Pork Meatballs up with our Light 'n' Hearty Pasta Sauce for a tasty diabetic-friendly recipe duo.
This flavor paradise of Pronto Polynesian Pork is a colorful combination of refreshing fruit, healthy veggies, and tender meat that'll have you feeling like you're sitting down at a luau… right at your own table! This diabetic dinner recipe will please the whole crowd.
When you get a craving for mushrooms, onions, and tender pork cooked up in a tempting sauce, put together this restaurant-popular main-dish masterpiece right at home! Our Mouthwatering Pork Marsala doesn't disappoint!
Cabbage Recipes for Diabetics
Many easy diabetic dinner recipes include cabbage because it’s low-carb, filling, and versatile. And it’s not as boring as you may think. There are so many ways to prepare cabbage that it’s practically a dinnertime chameleon. In face, these diabetic recipes with cabbage are so flavorful, we’re certain you’ll find a new weeknight favorite in this list. Whether you prefer steamed cabbage or a filling cabbage soup, we have something to suit your fancy in this selection of diabetic cabbage recipes.
While we love traditional stuffed cabbage, we don't always have time to make it, especially when we're feeding a large gang. That's when our recipe for "Unstuffed" Stuffed Cabbage Casserole comes in handy. This casserole has all the flavors you crave, without all the fuss involved!
Our Beefy Cabbage Skillet is a hearty dinner recipe for diabetics that comes together in just one skillet! One bite of this comforting and flavorful all-in-one meal will result in smiles all around. (Even non-cabbage lovers will love it!)
You're going to want to pick the coziest spot in the house to enjoy this Cabbage Roll Soup. That's 'cause this beefy and low-fat cabbage soup delivers so much comfort and heartiness, it deserves to be eaten in a comfy-cozy setting.
Meatball-Stuffed Cabbage is so good, and so easy, that there's no reason to reserve it just for special occasions. This makes a hearty warm-you-up main dish and a great appetizer, too!
The tradition of corned beef and cabbage is a tasty one, so tasty, in fact, it shouldn't be saved just for holidays. So next time you are craving some comfort food, break out this recipe for Steamy Cabbage Bake!
Our Test Kitchen team knows how much you love cabbage, so they made sure to include it in this hearty, yet lighter one pot dinner recipe for diabetics. Our Cabbage Lover's Turkey Sausage Stew will stick to your ribs and help you stick to your healthy diet, too.
We know so many of you love cabbage recipes, and this is Our Favorite Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe for anyone with diabetes. With fresh ingredients that are available year-round, this satisfying dish is the perfect way to add a little Asian-flair to your dinner plate.
Cabbage is king in this diabetic recipe for Zesty Cabbage Soup. You're going to love the tasty marriage of flavorful ingredients that are not only filling, but good for you too!
Diabetic Recipes for Two
Diabetic dinners for two come in handy when you just don’t feel like making a big meal that will have lots of leftovers. When you’re looking for a smaller, perfectly-portioned meal, just choose one of these diabetic recipes for two and head to the kitchen to make a meal that’s just the right size for dinner tonight. No leftovers means less cleanup and fewer dishes, so you can enjoy the lighter workload in the kitchen tonight.
This recipe comes to us from Ward Alper, better known as THE Decadent Diabetic, who says, "This recipe is a big hit among my fans. It is very easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available, but used in a new way. It gives us more choices for expanding our diabetes diet." Just one bite and you'll know why this is one of our most-popular diabetic meals for two!
You've heard of stuffed pizza before, but have you ever tried pizza-stuffed squash? Patty's Pizza Stuffed Squash recipe delivers great pizzeria taste while still being a healthier alternative for a diabetic-friendly diet!
"Pappy" is what we call the dear man who told us how much he loved eating chicken legs with lots of flavorful seasonings on top. He's also the one who inspired this delicious diabetic dinner for two that we like to call "Pappy's Chicken Legs."
Betcha' never thought you could have a grilled cheese sandwich while following a diabetic diet! Our recipe for Low-Carb Grilled Cheese will have you rethinking everything, 'cause it uses a special ingredient to make a childhood favorite diabetic-friendly!
Diabetic Pasta Recipes
The next time you’re craving some comfort food and wondering “what are good diabetic recipes to make?”, take a look at this list. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a pasta dinner, and these diabetic recipes with pasta are no exception. Now, you may be thinking that past isn’t allowed on a a diabetic dinner menu, but you’d be wrong. These diabetic pasta recipes have a lighter twist, so they’re perfect for your diabetes diet. Because we designed these pasta recipes for diabetics, you don’t have to feel guilty about making one of these tonight and indulging in a little comfort.
This vegetarian-friendly lasagna recipe is one that'll have them coming back for more, and more, and more. They'll just love the hearty texture the artichoke adds to these Artichoke Basil Lasagna Rolls. It's a change-of-pace diabetic dinner recipe that's company-fancy, too!
If you're a fan of extra-creamy and cheesy diabetic meals for dinner, then you're going to love our Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. This healthier take on your favorite American classic uses a special ingredient to take it over the top!
Traditional Italian recipes for spaghetti and meatballs are too high in fat, carbs and calories for anyone with diabetes, so our Test Kitchen took on the task to lighten it up. The result is our healthier Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti!
Who says you need fancy restaurants for classic Italian dishes? Our Restaurant-Style Spinach Manicotti is a lighter version of your favorite baked pasta dish, so you can still enjoy this dinner for diabetics, in moderation of course!
Even if you are following a diabetes diet, there is still room for a plate of pasta now and then, especially if it's whole grain pasta. Lots of veggies, lean chicken breast and fresh herbs take this dish over the edge of health and flavor!
Have no fear of trying our healthy, veggie-filled Spicy Baked Linguine. Because the recipe calls for salsa, you control the heat level. Plus, you can never go wrong with zucchini, peppers and eggplant in this diabetic dinner recipe!
Low Carb Diabetic Dinners
Low carb diabetic recipes may be the holy grail of diabetic menus for dinner. Because eating low carb is one of the best ways to control your blood sugar, these low carb diabetic dinners are the perfect option at dinnertime. At the end of a long day, you may be tempted to reach for something comforting and carb-heavy, but with these flavorful and filling low carb diabetic dinner recipes, you can ignore those cravings and choose something hearty and healthy instead. These recipes are so tasty and satisfying, you’ll hardly believe that you’re enjoying a low carb diabetic dinner -- you won’t even miss the carbs!
Our Creamy Crunchy Chicken Casserole hits all the high notes. Plus, it comes together so quickly, you'll have this on the table before your gang can ask, "What's for dinner?"
One bite of this veggie side dish and everyone at the table will be saying "This is My Favorite Spaghetti Squash!" We've made this low-carb dish a little cheesy, a little creamy, and a lot flavorful, so that everyone at the table will enjoy!
Balsamic chicken has an unmistakably rich flavor, and this light version tastes so good, nobody will believe it's healthy, too!
If you love the taste of a loaded baked potato, but can't fit it into your diabetic diet, then you're going to love this healthier-for-you recipe for Loaded Cauliflower Casserole. We swapped the potato for cauliflower and kept all the same toppings you love, so you can enjoy your favorite flavors without the guilt!
Fork-tender Beefy Pot Roast is a savory way to satisfy your gang's hunger. Our low and slow cooking method makes it the perfect solution for a Sunday night supper.
Our hearty recipe for Pork Chops and Vegetables is a weeknight dinner winner. With everything they need to keep their bellies full and happy, this is one dish that'll always bring 'em to the table!
There's plenty of reasons to rejoice about our Italian Steak & Veggies! Since this diabetic dinner with steak is full of healthy vegetables, it fits our diabetes regimen perfectly.
Our Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is a down-home casserole recipe that'll make your insides feel warm and cozy. With lighter ingredients and fresh veggies, this is an easy diabetic recipe low carb enough to enjoy for dinner or for bringing along to the next potluck!
These Cauliflower Griddle Cakes will trick anyone into eating their vegetables, and loving them! After all, what's not to love in these cheesy and nutritious cakes?
Get out your chopsticks and get ready to enjoy this easy recipe for Kung Pao Beef! Why call for take-out when we can create this classic Asian dish ourselves and save time, money and our health!?
Just 'cause you're watching what you eat, doesn't mean you have to eat bland food. Our comforting and zesty Cheesy Chile Bake is a super side dish that will give you great taste without straying from your diet.
Sunday dinner just got tastier with our mouthwatering recipe for Slow Cooker Sunday Roast. The ease and convenience of a slow cooker will turn an economic boneless beef chuck roast into a tender main dish meal, that fits your healthy eating goals!
Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes we've loved since childhood. If you've been wondering how to make a diabetic dinner out of mac and cheese, here's your answer. We've found a way around that! Our Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese is a low-carb version that's full of that down-home goodness you love. Give it a try and you'll see what we mean!
Plum sauce gives these meatballs a delightfully authentic Asian sweetness. Serve these Asian Meatballs with brown rice and enjoy!
Healthy and light, our Italian Eggplant Casserole bakes up with tons of texture and taste. We made sure to add in some colorful, good-for-you tomatoes to this diabetic dinner recipe for extra pizzazz.
If you're a fan of pizza, but could do without all the carbs and fat, then our Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza is just for you! Packed with great pizza flavor, this crustless, casserole-style dish is the perfect diabetic-friendly substitute!
If you've been craving a cozy, comforting bowl of stew, you wont be disappointed with our Classic Beef Stew. It's a great diabetic dinner dish to make in advance - even portion into separate containers, if you need - so you can serve it up any day, any time, anywhere!
Our Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is an even healthier alternative to your favorite takeout-style fried rice. This low-carb side dish is loaded with all the same great flavors you love. In fact, we bet your gang won't even be able to tell the difference!
