Think chicken is a snooze fest? THINK AGAIN. With the right recipe, chicken is anything but boring. Here are my favorite Healthy Chicken Recipes that are sure to keep your weeknight dinners interesting!
Winner, winner (healthy) chicken dinner!
Chicken is my go-to protein for recipe planning because it’s a blank canvas for all kinds of different flavors and cooking techniques.
Chicken is easy to use, a good source of protein, widely available, and budget-friendly. Weeknights (and weekends for that matter) are busy, and these recipes will help!
I have more than 130 delicious chicken recipes on my site and counting, but these are 50 of my absolute favorites. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to make your meals more interesting.
To make browsing these recipes easy, they’re listed below in categories. If you would like to jump to a specific section, simply click the appropriate link below. Otherwise, keep scrolling to see them all!
Light and Healthy Chicken Recipes
Family Favorite Chicken Recipes
Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Some of my favorite chicken dishes are made in the slow cooker. Whether you need healthy chicken recipes for two or healthy recipes for a crowd, these easy slow cooker recipes are the perfect fit for busy weeks.
This easy air fryer chicken Parmesan has the crispy-crunchy exterior you love without any oil. Melty mozzarella and marinara make it delish!
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Crock pot chicken pot pie has all the comfort of the classic, but made easy in the slow cooker and with flaky biscuits instead of pie crust!
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Cilantro lime chicken is juicy, zesty, and full of fresh flavor, making it an easy recipe for tacos, bowls, salads, and more.
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The BEST crockpot white chicken chili with chicken breasts, green chiles, and white beans. Easy, creamy and healthy, this recipe is a winner!
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This healthy slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe cooks chicken in a rich tomato sauce packed with Italian flavor. An easy family dinner!
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The BEST EVER crockpot BBQ chicken recipe. Easiest slow cooker recipe for tender pulled chicken made with just chicken and barbecue sauce.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken. Moist, juicy chicken with a bright Mediterranean flavors, roasted red peppers, and feta. Easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious!
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This creamy crockpot chicken and rice casserole is loaded with veggies and tender chicken. An easy, kid-friendly slow cooker recipe!
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How to make crockpot shredded chicken breasts or thighs, an easy meal prep staple that can be used in countless recipes. So juicy and tender!
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One Pan Chicken Recipes
Make cleanup a breeze with these one pan recipes! Everything cooks together in one pot or skillet, so you aren’t left with a pile of dishes at the end of the night.
This simple and creamy chicken stroganoff is a healthy homemade twist on the classic recipe. Made in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies. Healthy one-pan meal with broccoli, sweet potatoes and zucchini, baked with lemon and Parmesan. Quick and delicious!
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This healthy fiesta chicken and rice is an easy one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. Made with instant brown rice and black beans!
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This easy Thai chicken curry uses simple ingredients and fast prep to create a one pan Thai curry meal with oodles of flavor!
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With roasted onions and peppers and tender chicken, easy sheet pan chicken fajitas are a family-friendly weeknight meal done in 30 minutes!
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With sweet potatoes, apples, Brussels sprouts and bacon, this healthy Paleo and Whole30 approved chicken skillet is packed with flavor and delivers every food group in one pan!
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Light and Healthy Chicken Recipes
If you’re looking for healthy chicken recipes for weight loss, these are the best fit. Each one uses light ingredients but still has oodles of flavor.
Grilled chicken tenders that are moist and juicy every time! The secret is a fast, flavorful marinade. Ready in minutes and perfect for healthy dinners and meal prep.
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This grilled chicken kabob recipe pairs juicy chicken with a rainbow of vegetables and a Mediterranean-inspired marinade. A summer favorite!
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Chicken satay is an easy grilled chicken recipe that's perfect for a light meal or for party appetizers. Healthy and a crowd-pleaser!
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Basil chicken with lemon is an easy one pan skillet meal packed with fresh flavors! This easy chicken recipe is fresh, healthy, cooks in a single skillet, and is ready to eat in 20 minutes! Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy, healthy sheet pan lemon chicken with garlic, rosemary, potatoes, and asparagus. A one-pan dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights!
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An easy, healthy recipe for perfectly seasoned grilled chicken fajitas in foil packets. Foolproof and perfect for fast, healthy dinners.
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Family Favorite Chicken Recipes
Recipes your entire family will love! Even picky eaters will enjoy these family favorites. They’re deeply comforting and filled with rich flavor.
This easy Chicken Mac and Cheese is lightened up with everyday ingredients. Its rich Italian flavors are to-die-for! Stovetop method makes it quick.
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This easy chicken cacciatore recipe with boneless chicken thighs, mushrooms, and wine is made on the stovetop and ready in under an hour.
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Chicken cordon bleu, but make it easy! My recipe is baked not fried, but it still has the smoky ham, melty cheese and crispy exterior we love.
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Crockpot chicken and potatoes is an easy, healthy family dinner. Quick to prep and the garlic lemon butter herb sauce is to die for!
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The BEST rosemary chicken thighs! An easy one-pan roasted rosemary chicken recipe baked with apples, Brussels sprouts, and onions.
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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie. Just 380 calories for a huge, creamy serving! Packed with juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and topped with a golden, flaky crust.
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Zippy baked lemon pepper wings are a game day appetizer that doubles as a weekday dinner! Easy, crispy and juicy, and ready in 30 minutes.
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These easy baked chicken meatballs are full of Italian flavor and perfect for serving with pasta, zoodles and more. So tender and moist!
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Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
The Instant Pot makes dinner quick and easy. These are also great recipes to make for meal prep.
The best Instant Pot chicken noodle soup! The classic flavorful broth, juicy chicken, and chewy noodles, made quick and easy in the pressure cooker!
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This Instant Pot chicken and rice is tender, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s a healthy, comforting one-pot dinner for busy nights!
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Cozy Instant Pot chicken and dumplings feature juicy chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce with homemade biscuits on top. Easy comfort!
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Mole from scratch! Quick recipe that tastes authentic but is made fast in the Instant Pot. Use this delicious shredded chicken for Mexican enchiladas, tacos, rice, and more.
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Chicken Salad Recipes
A fresh and delicious healthy salad with crisp veggies, juicy chicken, and an easy, creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for healthy family meals and potlucks!
A healthy grilled chicken salad with strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and feta in a honey Dijon vinaigrette. The perfect summer salad recipe!
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Avocado chicken salad swaps mayo for creamy avocado and Greek yogurt, creating a fresh, flavorful filling for sandwiches and wraps.
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This easy curry chicken salad features tender chicken, grapes, toasted cashews and creamy Greek yogurt dressing for a healthy meal prep lunch.
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Dill pickle chicken salad is tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Serve as lettuce cups, a sandwich, or with crackers for a delicious, high protein lunch.
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This Buffalo chicken salad pairs tender chicken with crisp veggies and a creamy Buffalo dressing. Use it for lettuce wraps, sandwiches, and more!
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This fresh and filling Chinese chicken salad with romaine, cabbage, carrots, crunchy noodles, and crispy chicken is one of the most delicious salads you'll ever eat!
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Skinny Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with dill, grapes, celery, and almonds. An easy, healthy version of classic chicken salad. Creamy, cool, and crunchy!
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Indian Chicken Recipes
These easy, healthy Indian chicken recipes are made with easy to find ingredients, and they’re better for you than the restaurant version!
A healthy chicken tikka masala recipe made with easy-to-find ingredients. Not too spicy and filled with rich Indian-inspired flavors!
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The best Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe! The pressure cooker makes authentic Indian butter chicken easy to recreate at home.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala. A healthy, easy version of authentic Indian chicken tikka masala made quick in the pressure cooker. Not too spicy, ultra creamy, filled with flavor, and great leftover too!
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This rich, creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken has the taste of authentic Indian butter chicken, made easy and healthy with everyday ingredients and veggies!
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The BEST slow cooker chicken curry with vegetables. Juicy chicken thighs cooked in coconut milk with an Indian blend of spices. So easy!
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Asian Chicken Recipes
Lightened-up versions of your favorite takeout dishes. They have just as much flavor, and they’re delicious leftover!
This healthy orange chicken is baked and not fried. The sweet, sticky orange sauce tastes like Panda Express orange chicken but is so much better for you!
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Chicken stir fry noodles with vegetables in a quick and easy stir fry sauce. This fast, healthy meal tastes better than takeout and is better for you too!
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Healthy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Easy recipe with 8 simple ingredients! Juicy chicken thighs or breasts in a sticky honey garlic sauce.
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This easy, healthy teriyaki chicken stir fry with vegetables is made in a flash and uses everyday ingredients. Same rich flavors as take out!
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Oven-baked Crispy Asian Chicken Tenders. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, with an addictive ginger, soy sauce, and garlic marinade.
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Move over P.F. Chang's, these easy Asian lettuce wraps are even better! With ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce. Yum!
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An easy recipe for Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken that takes less than 10 minutes to prep! Delicious, healthy, and so much better than takeout!
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Chicken Casserole Recipes
When you need to make recipes for meal prep, these casseroles are perfect. Each one is packed with veggies!
Easy homemade chicken and biscuits casserole is old-fashioned comfort. Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with fluffy, golden biscuits.
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The BEST king ranch chicken casserole! This easy, from scratch version is made without canned soup. Cheesy, creamy, and ready in 30 minutes!
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This cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is healthy comfort food! Simple ingredients like brown rice and real cheddar cheese make it the best.
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Healthy, easy Mexican Chicken Casserole made with quinoa, fresh veggies, black beans, and cheese. It's ultra creamy and crowd-pleasing!
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This easy chicken bacon ranch casserole with rice and broccoli is a fast, all-in-one meal the whole family will love. No canned soup required!
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Chicken spaghetti is the ultimate crowd-pleasing casserole! With Rotel, creamy sauce, and melty cheese, it's easy to see why it's such a hit.
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Chicken Soup Recipes
These healthy chicken soups are cozy, light, and perfect for chilly nights. Plus, using the slow cooker or Instant Pot makes them easy!
This creamy chicken dumpling soup has it all—tender chicken, fluffy dumplings and veggies in a rich and hearty broth. The best comfort food!
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Chicken pot pie soup has everything you love about the pie, but served up in a bowl! Tender chicken, potatoes, and veggies in every bite.
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Healthy lemon chicken orzo soup with spinach is pure comfort! A simple one-hour chicken soup with pasta, it's full of bright lemon flavor.
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This copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup recipe is easy, creamy and cozy, but it's also lighter than the original. No heavy cream!
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This hearty, cheesy chicken tortilla soup recipe is packed with authentic flavor and healthy ingredients. Add all your favorite toppings!
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The BEST homemade chicken noodle soup recipe with egg noodles! Easy, satisfying, and full of tender chicken and vegetables.
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Love the huge variety of flavors in this round-up! Something for everyone :)
Thanks so much! :)
This is the ultimate list! Total drool worthy!!
Thanks, Sue! I hope you find some new favorites!
All of these meals look super yummy! Definitely going to try quite a few of these! I really appreciate the variety in this post.
I hope you enjoy the ones you try, Savanna!
I cook for 25 people every day 4 days a week it’s a school through our church is there anything you could help me with I want to give them a good & healthy lunch but also something they will enjoy eating if you can please help I don’t have a lot of time.
Thank you & God bless yours truly
The Lunch Lady
Hi Lisa! You can browse all of my recipes here by category! Entrees/Main Dishes would be a great place to start: https://www.wellplated.com/recipe-index/
Thanks so much for sharing this! this is very interesting.
Thank you for sharing this kind review, Charlene! I hope you love the recipes if you try them!
Hey,
I love all your recipes! Am trying find your recipe for a chicken pot pie with the biscuits on top as you have pictured.
Many blessings, Cathy
Of course, Cathy! Here’s the link to my Chicken and Biscuits recipe: https://www.wellplated.com/chicken-and-biscuits/. I hope you love it if you try it!
Very like the chicken soup recipes. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the recipe!
Hi Erin
I would love to make the Greek chicken recipe but I cannot stand olives Can I substitute something else for them or if I leave them out will it ruin the flavor? Also I made the chicken curry crockpot recipe yesterday and while it was very tasty it did not have a thick sauce I didn’t use canned coconut milk but used regular coconut milk Is that the difference or also I omitted the sweet potatoes to cut down on the carbs, would that omission change the consistency of the sauce? I also want to make a healthy chicken dish for a group, what would you suggest?
Thanks
Phyllis
Hi Phyllis! You could leave the olives out of the Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe. For the Slow Cooker Chicken Curry, the coconut milk can make a big difference in the sauce. The canned coconut milk will be much thicker, while the coconut milk beverage is more watery. Omitting the sweet potatoes could also play a role in this. And, I think either the Crock Pot BBQ Chicken or the Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken would be great for a crowd. I hope this helps!
Can I freeze this recipe or will it get watery
Hi Agnes, let us know which recipe you are specifically asking about and we’ll get you the answer! Thank you!