400 Calorie Meals (50 Healthy Recipes)

All of these 400 Calorie Meals are at or under 400 calories, 100% all natural and packed with metabolism boosting ingredients!

The perfect calorie content for lunch or dinner, these meals under 400 calories will keep you full and satisfied for hours.

And with so many 400 calorie dinners and lunches to choose from, I know you’ll find some new favorite below!

400 Calorie Meals

All of these meals under 400 calories come with printable recipe cards, shopping lists and nutrition labels!

1. Low Calorie Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

These Healthy Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla are just 382 calories and they are packed with flavor and 2 types of cheese!

Each quesadilla is packed with 23.5g of protein, and this recipe takes just 25 minutes to make (including prep).

2. Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

This Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwich is just 344 calories and it’s packed with 34.3g of protein!

And if you don’t like spicy food, or want to make a more kid friendly version, that is included in the recipe!

3. Low Calorie Cobb Salad

This Healthy Cobb Salad is just 392 calories and is packed with 34.2g of protein!

This salad makes a wonderful meal prep lunch or dinner under 400 calories.

4. Low Calorie Bean and Cheese Burritos

These Healthy Bean and Cheese Burritos are just 365 calories, and are packed with 15.4g of protein!

Best of all, these low calorie burritos come with 5 optional add-in protein.

5. Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

These Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are just 319 calories each (for the entire sandwich!)

And this dinner under 400 calories is packed with 32.1g of protein!

6. Low Calorie High Protein Chicken Wraps

These Low Calorie High Protein Chicken Wraps are just 309 calories each and have 31.6g of protein!

This is another great meal prep lunch or dinner under 400 calories. You can boost the calories and nutrition with optional add-ins included in the recipe.

7. Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is just 322 calories and has 51.9g of protein per serving!

Packed with flavor, this chicken is filling and yummy! You can serve with my “Copycat” Olive Garden Breadsticks and the entire meal will still be under 400 calories.

8. Low Calorie Weight Loss Salad

This weight loss salad is just 382 calories and is packed with fat burning ingredients to help boost weight loss and metabolism.

This salad makes a great meal prep lunch or dinner under 400 calories, it travels well.

9. Low Calorie Chicken Piccata Pasta

This Low Calorie Chicken Piccata Pasta is just 338 calories, and 33.8g of protein!

Plus, you can make this recipe with protein pasta to boost the protein even more, while lowering the carbs.

10. Low Calorie Chicken Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

This Low Calorie High Protein Chicken and Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is just 325 calories, has 33.2g of protein and makes a great meal prep recipe!

Plus, this under 400 dinner (or lunch) comes with protein boost options as well.

11. Low Calorie Turkey Enchiladas

These Leftover Turkey Enchiladas are just 334 calories and are the perfect recipe for leftover holiday turkey!

I like to serve these with my Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice to complete the meal and add a few more calories.

12. Low Calorie Greek Salad with Chicken

This Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken is just 380 calories, and it has 35.3g of protein!

Plus this dinner under 400 calories also comes with 6 low calorie salad dressings to choose from.

13. Low Calorie Albondigas Soup

This Healthy Albondigas Soup Recipe is just 367 calories for 3 big cups (that’s a huge meal!)

It goes great with my Low Calorie Chips (just 41 calories) too!

14. Healthy Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss

This Healthy Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss is done in just 15 minutes, including prep time!

Plus this under 400 calorie dinner is just 367 calories, vegetarian, and packed with protein!

15. Low Calorie Baked Spaghetti

This low calorie basked spaghetti casserole is just 388 calories and comes with with meaty our vegetarian version.

This meal under 400 calories is also packed with 20.4g of protein, and can be made with protein spaghetti if you prefer.

16. Low Calorie Chicken Stir Fry

This under 400 meal is just 351 calories and 45.4g of protein per serving (2 big cups!) you can enjoy it guilt free.

You can serve alone or over rice. It’s also great over cauliflower rice for a low calorie version.

17. Low Calorie High Protein Cajun Pasta

This Low Calorie High Protein Cajun Pasta is just 373 calories and can be made with chicken, shrimp, or sausage!

It’s a 25 minute meal that is perfect for weeknight cooking!

18. Low Calorie Green Chicken Enchiladas

These Healthy Green Enchiladas with Chicken are just 334 calories and packed with 30.5g of protein!

This is wonderful with my Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice (just 65 calories).

19. Low Calorie Tortellini Soup Recipes

These 6 Low Calorie Tortellini Soup Recipes are low calorie and filling! They start at just 345 calories for a big serving.

You get 2 cups per serving, and this healthy recipe is packed with 19g of protein.

20. Low Calorie Kale Salads for Weight Loss

These weight loss salads are so big, you may not be able to finish them! You get 3 cups for just 373 calories.

Serve with may Low Calorie Garlic Knots (just 33 calories) or alone.

21. Low Calorie Caprese Paninis

This Caprese Panini Sandwich recipe is just 360 calories, and can be made with, or without a panini maker!

You can make this under 400 calorie meal in just 10 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights.

22. Low Calorie Taco Salad

This Healthy Low Calorie Taco Salad Recipe is just 364 calories, and can be made with meat, or meatless for a vegan Mexican salad recipe!

This salad is just 364 calories for 3 cups (that’s a big meal) and you get to choose your protein. (Calories based off the highest calorie protein).

23. Low Calorie Chicken Soba Noodle Salad

This Low Calorie Chicken Soba Noodle Salad takes only 10 minutes to make (including prep time) and is just 369 calories!

The yummy meal is under 400 calories and super filling, I know you’ll love it!

24. Low Calorie Portobello Mushroom Burgers

his Low Calorie Portobello Mushroom Burgers is just 343 calories!

These under 400 calories meals are great for vegans and vegetarians, or those cooking on a budget.

25. Low Calorie Greek Meal Prep Bowls

This Greek Chicken Meal Prep Recipe is just 308 calories, and packed full of protein!

Great for lunch or dinner, these meal prep bowls are well under 400 calories, but you can add more chicken if you feel the need to add more calories.

26. Healthy Spaghetti with Veggie Bolognese Sauce

This Healthy Spaghetti Recipe with Hidden Veggie Bolognese Sauce is just 390 calories for a large portion.

The entire dinner is just 390 calories and the serving side is 2 big cups! It’s the perfect one dish dinner (because the veggies are already hidden in the recipe).

27. Low Calorie Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

This Low Calorie Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep is just 392 calories and has over 41g of protein!

The perfect meal under 400 calories, this makes a wonderful dinner or lunch.

28. Low Calorie Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner

This Rainbow Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe is just 340 calories and has over 56 grams of protein!

This easy clean up dinner is great with my Low Calorie Garlic Cheese Bread (just 29 calories).

29. Low Calorie Teriyaki Turkey Meatball Meal Prep Bowls

This Teriyaki Turkey Meatball Meal Prep Lunch is just 345 calories, and gluten free!

If you want more calories, you can add in more broccoli, or enjoy with one of my Low Calorie Garlic Knots (33 calories).

30. Low Calorie “Copycat” Chipotle Burrito Bowls

This healthy chicken burrito bowl recipe is only 399 calories and has 34.8 grams of protein!

These are the best 400 calorie meals for dinner and lunch, and make great meal prep too!

31. Low Calorie Hasselback Chicken

This Hasselback Caprese Chicken Recipe is just 329 calories and has over 60 grams of protein per serving!

This meal is really great with 1/2 cup of my Low Calorie Caesar Salad, or alone.

32. Low Calorie Chicken with Quinoa Salad Meal Prep Bowls

These mela prep bowls are just 355 calories, and packed with superfoods!

It takes just 30 minutes to make, and is a great hot or cold “take to work” lunch!

33. Low Calorie Rigatoni with Pesto

This low calorie rigatoni pasta recipe with pesto is only 377 calories and can be made in just 15 minutes.

To increase the protein a but, try this easy pasta dish with my 29 Calorie Garlic Bread.

34. Low Calorie Crockpot Chicken

This Low Calorie Crockpot Chicken is just 304 calories and has over 56 grams of protein!

If getting closer to 400 calories is important to you, try with my Low Calorie Focaccia Bread (47 calories).

35. Low Calorie Chicken Kabob Recipe

This Low Calorie Chicken Kabob Recipe is just 331 calories and has 50 grams of protein! 

You’ll get 3 kabobs of just 331 calories, making this an extra filling meal under 400 calories.

36. Low Calorie Chicken Shawarma Wraps

37. Low Calorie Carne Asada Street Tacos

38. Low Calorie Waldorf Salad

This Recipe for Healthy Waldorf Salad has no mayonnaise and is just 342 calories! Plus, this low calorie Waldorf salad recipe has 17.6g of protein

This vegetarian salad is a great dinner or lunch!

39. Low Calorie Mexican Pozole Soup

This Mexican Pozole Soup Recipe is healthy and low calorie. You can have 2 cups of this pozole soup for just 330 calories!

Serve with my Low Calorie Tortilla Chips (just 41 calories) if you like, they are great dipped in the soup or crumbled over it.

40. Low Calorie Buddha Bowls

This Low Calorie Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe is just 376 calories!

You’ll also find a low-calorie Buddha bowl sauce, or you can add your favorite salad dressing. 

41. Low Calorie Pesto Chicken

This low calorie pesto chicken is just 348 calories and packed with 49.2g of protein!

If you feel like pasta is a must with this recipe, my Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan is a great low calorie side dish.

42. Low Calorie Sloppy Joes

These low calorie sloppy joes are just 311 calories, this healthy sloppy joes recipe will help curb your cravings without ruining your diet.

The calorie count does include the bun! And this sandwich is great with vegetable sticks, the crunch is perfect with this sloppy sandwich!

43. Low Calorie Chicken Gyros

These low calorie gyros are just 326 calories and packed with 29.4g of protein each.

The calories include the sauce, toppings and bread too!

44. Low Calorie Turkey Burgers

The healthy turkey burger recipe is just 397 calories and is packed with 40g of protein per serving!!

The perfect dinner under 400 calories, these turkey burgers are filling and delicious.

45. Low Calorie Grilled Steak Kabobs

This Low Calorie Grilled Steak Kabobs recipe is both low in calories, and gluten free!

Each healthy steak skewer is just 381 and is packed with 52.8g of protein!

46. Low Calorie Orange Chicken

This low calorie recipe orange chicken is only 313 calories, and can be made in just 30 minutes. 

It’s low enough in calories to serve over rice or cauliflower rice!

47. Low Calorie Chicken Cordon Bleu

I made this recipe for chicken cordon bleu on the Rachael Ray Show a few years back, and it’s been a reader favorite ever since.

At just 309 calories it’s well under 400 calories, try serving with a crisp salad.

48. Low Calorie Lasagna

The low calorie lasagna is just 361 calories and so delicious no one will know it’s low calorie!

49. Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo

This low calorie chicken Alfredo is just 392 calories and super satisfying!

I know you’ll love this under 400 calorie meal!

50. Low Calorie Mac and Cheese

This low calorie Mac and cheese is just 325 calories! And it’s packed with 12g of protein!

You can boost the protein and increase the calories by adding 1 cup of shredded chicken to the entire batch.

400 Calorie Meals (50 Healthy Recipes)

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