Healthy Chicken Recipes For Easy, Wholesome Meals
When it comes to simple, wholesome meals that everyone loves, chicken is always at the top of the list.
🥗 Fresh, Easy & Flavorful: The Best Healthy Chicken Recipes
It’s lean, versatile, protein-packed, and incredibly easy to turn into delicious recipes that feel just as satisfying as they are nutritious.
Whether you’re trying to eat lighter, cook more at home, or just need new ideas for weeknight dinners, healthy chicken recipes are the perfect place to start.
This roundup gathers some of the best healthy chicken dishes—from vibrant salads and flavorful skillet meals to sheet pan dinners, soups, baked recipes, and more.
These meals are balanced, family-friendly, and full of the kind of flavor that keeps healthy cooking feeling exciting, not restrictive.
Easy High-Protein Chicken Meal Prep Burritos Recipe – Freezer-Friendly
You can make chicken meal prep burritos in less than an hour on the weekend and keep them stashed in your freezer for easy lunches or dinners.
You don’t even need to thaw them in advance, they reheat well from frozen! Go to recipe.
Chicken Wrap
This chicken wrap is a great alternative to a sandwich. Well spiced flavourful chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with crunchy lettuce, red onion, cucumber, soft sweet tomatoes, and a smooth punchy ranch dressing. Go to recipe.
Healthy Chicken Tacos
This is my version if Healthy Chicken Tacos: Smoky seasoned chicken breast, fried with cashews for extra crunch. On a generous wholewheat wrap smothered with creamy guacamole.
Topped with layers of crunchy lettuce, fresh, charred sweetcorn, homemade zingy salsa, and vibrant spring onions. Finished with a sour cream-yoghurt-lime drizzle and grated cheddar. Go to recipe.
Teriyaki Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches)
Freshness from cilantro, pickled carrots, and fresh cucumbers. Creaminess from a little mayo and the perfect savory bite from the teriyaki chicken! It’s a sandwich you’ll crave time and time again! Go to recipe.
Homemade Chicken Lemon Soup
Warm up with this homemade chicken soup, made with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs. It’s perfect for chilly days or when the sniffles hit. Go to recipe.
Healthy White Chicken Chili
Healthy White Chicken Chili that’s creamy and satisfying. This easy recipe is SO tasty, with secret tricks to layer in rich flavor in less time. Go to recipe.
Chicken Chile Verde
If standard chili is a go-to in your dinner rotation but you’re craving something different, or if you love traditional pork chile verde but want a lighter, faster version, you’re gonna love this Chicken Chile Verde. Go to recipe.
One Pan Healthy Mango Chicken Curry
This is the best healthy mango chicken curry recipe. It’s full of flavour and is easy to make in one pan so that you can have a healthy meal on the table in no time.
This chicken curry is also gluten-free and dairy-free and loaded with vegetables. Go to recipe.
15 Minute Chicken Poke Bowls at Home
When I’m short on time but still want a meal that’s healthy, flavorful, and bursting with super fresh ingredients, this 15 Minute Chicken Poke Bowls at Home recipe is my go to! They’re quick, easy, gluten free, so colorful, & nourishing! Go to recipe.
Loaded Healthy Burrito Bowl
Craving a flavourful, filling meal that’s both healthy and satisfying? This homemade Burrito Bowl is packed with vibrant ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a quick, customizable dish that hits all the right notes! Go to recipe.
Healthy Turmeric Chicken
This recipe for Turmeric Chicken is super simple to make with only a few basic spices you probably already have in the cabinet. It adds a wonderful flavour and vibrant pop of colour to any dish! Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
Golden, spice-encrusted chicken with perfectly crispy edges and a tender, juicy center-this air fryer chicken shawarma serves up chicken at its weeknight best. Go to recipe.
Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
Creamy, flavorful, and loaded with nutritious ingredients, it’s one of the best chicken breast recipes for meal prep, sandwiches, or a light dinner! Go to recipe.
Homemade Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy, healthy meal prep lunch or dinner, this copycat Chipotle chicken burrito bowl recipe is it!
You can customize it to suit your tastes and dietary needs, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than eating out, and it packs 48 grams of protein per serving. Go to recipe.
Best Sous Vide Chicken Breast
Want the most moist, tender chicken ever? Our basic sous vide boneless chicken breast recipe will become your favorite way to cook chicken! Easy step-by-step recipe for the very best chicken breast ever! Go to recipe.
Panera Greek Salad
This Panera Greek Salad is an easy to make, homemade version of Panera Bread’s delicious Greek Chicken Salad. Topped with Panera’s Greek Dressing, this is a salad recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Go to recipe.
Curried Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Add a new versatile chicken recipe to your rotation with this curried yogurt marinated chicken! This recipe is made with common ingredients but produces flavorful and tender meat.
Perfect as a main dish, on rice bowls and salads, in wraps, and more! Go to recipe.
Chicken Meatloaf
A crowd-pleaser great for any occasion, this juicy chicken meatloaf with homemade sweet and tangy sauce is a fresh take on classic comfort food. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and so tasty! Go to recipe.
Italian Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled chicken thighs are among the best summer foods and this is one of our favorite versions. The flavorful chicken is simply seasoned with Italian herbs and the warm lemon vinaigrette takes it over the top!
This goes so well with wild rice or other grains and can be easily grilled to perfection for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Go to recipe.
Oven-Baked Mediterranean Chicken Tenders
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with these easy and healthy oven-baked chicken tenders! Juicy and tender, these chicken strips are perfectly seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and a blend of aromatic herbs. Go to recipe.
Chicken and Vegetable Skewers in the Oven (Sheet Pan Recipe)
Chicken and Vegetable Skewers in the Oven are a no-grill take on classic kabobs. They’re so vibrant and colorful, thanks to crisp-tender onions, peppers, and squash marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs. Go to recipe.
Crockpot Lemon Chicken
Transform your crockpot chicken experience with this delightful lemon chicken recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors, the tangy lemon gravy will tantalize your taste buds and brighten up your meal. Go to recipe.
Portuguese Chicken
Juicy, golden, and infused with layers of garlic, paprika, lemon, and just the right amount of heat – Portuguese chicken is comfort food with a fiery soul. Whether it’s the slow char from the grill or the zesty marinade that keeps you coming back, Portuguese chicken is all about bold flavor and unfussy technique.
This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into something unforgettable. Go to recipe.
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Asian Grilled Chicken Tenders are flavorful and cook fast so they are perfect for serving as a weeknight dinner. Serve these grilled chicken strips with rice and stir-fried veggies or on a salad to make it a complete, family-friendly meal. Go to recipe.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (With Crispy Skin!)
Crispy golden brown oven-baked chicken thighs are simple to prep and easy to make! These chicken thighs are juicy on the inside and packed with flavor.
Simple ingredients make a delicious and easy chicken dinner that you’ll want to make again and again! Go to recipe.
Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine combines lightly breaded golden brown chicken breasts, shallots, spinach, and garlic in a creamy white wine sauce sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese.
This dish is elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Go to recipe.
Moroccan Chicken Thighs
These Moroccan Chicken Thighs are tender, rich with flavor and simple to make. Chicken thighs, carrots, onions and diced tomatoes are cooked in Moroccan spices creating a meal that will spice up any night of the week.
The leftovers are even better the next day! Go to recipe.
Baked Caprese Chicken
Caprese chicken is a simple and satisfying Italian-inspired dish featuring juicy baked chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Go to recipe.
Teriyaki Chicken
A quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe that is both sweet and savory in a beautiful caramelly sauce. All pantry-friendly ingredients!
Cook the way you want it – stove top, instant pot, slow cooker, or bake in the oven. Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Chicken Breast With Veggies
Pieces of juicy chicken breasts roasts alongside caramelized butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and red bell peppers. It’s seasoned with my homemade All Purpose Seasoning and a drizzle of greek yogurt honey mustard glaze.
This easy weeknight meal is healthy comfort food at its best. Go to recipe.
Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
This dairy free sun-dried tomato chicken with spinach is about to become one of your new go-to meals. Not only does it taste amazing but it’s ready in under 20 minutes.
The sauce is so rich and creamy and this is a healthy one pan meal your whole family will love. Go to recipe.
Chicken and Cabbage
Chicken and Cabbage stir fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cabbage is paired with leftover chicken for a flavorful low-carb dish with both European and Asian influences. Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Peach Tacos
These 30-minute sheet pan chipotle chicken peach tacos are quick and easy yet they taste gourmet: who doesn’t love that?! Each bite is filled with chipotle chicken, sweet peaches, and savory onions.
You can serve them on soft shelled tortillas with all the fixings or on a bed of crunchy tortilla chips to make nachos! Go to recipe.
Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
This healthy chicken drumsticks recipe is one of those easy sheet pan dinners you can count on to make a flavorful weeknight meal in about 40 minutes. You just need 15 minutes of prep time and let the oven do the rest.
Juicy, crispy baked chicken legs, flavored with aromatic herbs and spices, are nestled on a baking sheet in a bed of sweet potatoes, red onions, and warm fruity apples. Go to recipe.
Easy Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
These easy, skillet Greek lemon chicken thighs are a delicious, one pan meal bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Juicy, golden-crisp chicken thighs and tender, baby potatoes are seared and then cooked in chicken broth with fragrant herbs. Go to recipe.
Chicken Green Peas Stew
Healthy chicken and peas stew that kids will love. Cook it all year round with fresh or frozen peas. Go to recipe.
🥦 Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
Healthy eating should feel rewarding — not restrictive. With simple ingredients, bold flavors, and easy cooking methods, these chicken recipes make it effortless to enjoy meals that are both nourishing and crave-worthy.
Save this roundup for busy weeknights, meal prep sessions, or anytime you want a delicious dish you can feel good about. I hope this roundup inspires your next weeknight dinner rotation!
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