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!
- Crockpot Chicken Recipes
- One Pan Chicken Recipes
- Light and Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Family Favorite Chicken Recipes
- Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Salad Recipes
- Indian Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Asian Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Casserole Recipes
- Chicken Soup Recipes
What is the Healthiest Way to Eat Chicken?
- Poaching, sautéing, baking, and using a slow cooker or Instant Pot are the healthiest ways to make chicken because they don’t add much (if any) calories and fat from oils or breading. (This easy Baked Chicken Breast is a go-to in our house.)
- Many of the recipes you’ll find below are easy, healthy chicken recipes with few ingredients that would make a good, healthy meal for lunch and dinner.
How to Know When Chicken is Done
- Using an Instant Read Thermometer is the best way to check your healthy chicken recipes for doneness. Chicken is safe to eat once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- You can also cut into larger pieces of chicken to check the internal color. If you cut into a piece of chicken, and it looks raw and uncomfortably pink, then the chicken is not done.
- When chicken is done cooking and it is cut, the juices should run clear.
What Goes Well with Chicken?
While many of these recipes can be a full meal by themselves, you may want to serve some side dishes. Here are a few ideas of what to serve with chicken:
- Roasted or Sautéed Vegetables. You can pair any of these chicken recipes with a healthy side of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Zucchini.
- Rice. Lemon Rice would pair nicely with many of these recipes, and this Homemade Fried Rice is a great side dish for many of the Asian-inspired recipes.
- Salad. A fresh, simple salad like Arugula Salad, Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing, Brussels Sprouts Slaw, or Caesar Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons would go well with many of these recipes.
Recommended Tools for Making Chicken Recipes
- Slow Cooker. Perfect for making all the Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Recipes.
- Instant Pot. Whip up any of these Instant Pot Chicken Recipes anytime you like.
- Whisk. I love the smaller size of this whisk.
- Instant Read Thermometer. The best way to tell if your chicken is done.
- Sharp Chef’s Knife. An incredibly useful kitchen tool for any and all chopping.
Now, let’s get to those tasty healthy 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.
- Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili
- Slow Cooker with Chicken Cacciatore
- Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
- Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
- Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
If you want a plain, shredded chicken recipe, this Crock Pot Shredded Chicken is for you!
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.
- Chipotle Chicken Skillet
- Taco Pasta
- Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables
- Fiesta Chicken
- Thai Chicken Curry
- Sheet Pan Italian Chicken
- Quick Chicken Sweet Potato Kale Skillet with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
- Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Apples
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
- Chicken Kabobs
- Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Lemon Basil Chicken
- Baked Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
- Grilled Chicken Fajitas
- Strawberry Chicken With Avocado
- Grilled Orange Chicken Kabobs
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.
- Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
- Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Apples and Brussels Sprouts
- Healthy Chicken Pot Pie
- Lemon Pepper Wings
- Baked Chicken Meatballs
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
The Instant Pot makes dinner quick and easy. These are also great recipes to make for meal prep.
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!
Indian Healthy 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!
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
Asian Chicken Recipes
Lightened-up versions of your favorite takeout dishes. They have just as much flavor, and they’re delicious leftover!
- Healthy Orange Chicken
- Stir Fry Noodles
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
- Crispy Asian Chicken Tenders
- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
- Pineapple Chicken
Chicken Casserole Recipes
When you need to make recipes for meal prep, these casseroles are perfect. Each one is packed with veggies!
- Chicken Pesto Pasta
- Chicken and Biscuits
- King Ranch Chicken
- Healthy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
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!
With so many recipes to choose from, you can cook chicken just about any night of the week without growing weary. I’d love to hear which one you try first!
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!