Looking for healthy recipes with chicken? This meat is a versatile protein that pairs beautifully with a wide range of flavors and ingredients, making it ideal for creating balanced, delicious meals. These healthy chicken recipes offer everything from comforting soups and casseroles to light salads and stir-fries.
Whether you’re meal prepping, cooking for a family dinner, or just need something quick and nutritious, these chicken dishes are packed with flavor and simple to prepare. Discover these satisfying chicken recipes that make healthy eating enjoyable and easy!
Easy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
This Cauliflower Chicken Soup is creamy and comforting, with tender chicken, soft potatoes, and delicate cauliflower. It’s ideal for cozy evenings and pairs well with a slice of whole-grain bread for a complete meal.
Easy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
A creamy combination of tender chicken, soft potatoes, and delicate cauliflower, perfectly seasoned and enriched with cream. This comforting soup is ideal for any occasion, whether you're in the mood for a light meal or something satisfying after a heavier dish. Try this easy cauliflower chicken soup today!
Soy Sauce Chicken Wok with Rice combines juicy chicken with a savory sauce, creating a flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknights. Serve with steamed veggies or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Soy Sauce Chicken Wok with Rice
This simple soy sauce chicken wok with rice is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes, whether for a quick family dinner or impressing guests with your cooking skills!
The Chicken Tortilla Wrap is a simple and satisfying choice, filled with protein and fresh ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and pairs well with a side of fruit or crunchy veggie sticks.
Chicken Tortilla Wrap for Lunch
This Chicken Tortilla Wrap is a tasty and convenient meal that’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes! It’s perfect for busy days, picnics, or whenever you need a satisfying meal on the go.
This Crispy Cornflake Chicken is baked to perfection with a crunchy exterior that’s sure to be a hit. Serve it with a side salad or roasted veggies for a family-friendly meal that’s easy and fun to eat.
Crispy Cornflake Oven Baked Chicken Recipe
This recipe provides a delightful way to enjoy chicken with a crunchy twist. Serve this Crispy Cornflake Oven Baked Chicken at your next meal and watch it become a new family favorite!
This creamy Chicken Pâté is a rich and flavorful addition to any meal, whether spread on toast or as an elegant appetizer. Pair it with crackers and fresh fruit for a delightful starter at your next gathering.
Easy Chicken Pâté
This easy chicken pâté is the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're looking for a delicious spread for your morning toast or a fancy appetizer for your next dinner party. Its creamy texture and rich flavor are sure to impress. Give it a try for your next gathering or when you want a touch of elegance at your meal. It’s particularly great for occasions like brunches or casual get-togethers.
Peanut Butter Chicken brings a spicy and creamy flavor combination that’s wonderfully comforting. Perfect over rice or noodles, it’s a quick weeknight meal that brings excitement to the dinner table.
Easy Peanut Butter Chicken Sauce Recipe
This Peanut Butter Chicken Sauce is not just another chicken dish; it’s a creamy, spicy adventure that’s sure to bring smiles around your dinner table. It’s the perfect comfort meal for any night of the week. Why not give it a try this weekend? It could be the new family favorite, bringing a little spice and lots of comforts!
Asparagus and Chicken Risotto is a fresh and creamy dish that’s perfect for spring. With tender chicken and seasonal asparagus, it’s a light yet satisfying meal, ideal for special occasions or a weekend treat.
Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
This Asparagus Risotto with Chicken is a delightful spring dish that’s bursting with freshness and flavor. It's perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion when you want to impress without too much fuss. Why not try making it this weekend? It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the season and enjoy a meal that feels like a treat.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. Use it for tacos, sandwiches, or salads, and make meal prep a breeze with this easy, protein-packed recipe.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe is the perfect combination of tender chicken and a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Whether you're whipping up quick sandwiches, meal prepping for the week, or serving a crowd, this shredded chicken is incredibly easy and packed with flavor. Plus, using the Instant Pot ensures the chicken comes out juicy and tender in just a few minutes. Serve it in a burger bun, taco shell or any way you want.
This Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash is a Hungarian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, paprika-flavored sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that’s ready in no time.
Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash Recipe
This Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash is a delicious, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare and full of rich flavors. It’s perfect for a comforting family dinner, and the Instant Pot makes the cooking process a breeze. Try it out, and enjoy a taste of traditional Hungarian flavors in a fraction of the time!
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Bacon and Celery
A Whole Roasted Chicken stuffed with bacon and celery brings traditional flavors to the table. With crispy skin and a moist interior, it’s perfect for family gatherings or Sunday dinners.
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Bacon and Celery
This delicious stuffed roast chicken with its crispy skin and flavorful, moist interior paired with hearty vegetables makes for a delightful meal that brings comfort and joy to any table. Enjoy the process and the feast!
This Chicken and Zucchini Pasta combines lean protein with fresh zucchini for a light and delicious meal. It’s easy to make and ideal for a quick, nutritious dinner any day of the week.
Chicken and Zucchini Pasta
Craving zucchini and chicken pasta? This is the recipe you need to try. Enjoy crafting this delightful meal that's just perfect for any day of the week.
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are vibrant and bursting with flavor, featuring seasoned chicken and colorful bell peppers. Serve with tortillas and toppings like salsa and guacamole for a healthy twist on taco night.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy crafting these vibrant and tasty chicken fajitas that promise a burst of flavor and a bunch of happy faces around your table! You can make these fajitas de pollo in an air fryer, but also on askillet. You choose.
Air Fryer Chicken Caprese brings a taste of Italy to your kitchen, with juicy chicken breasts topped with pesto, cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 12 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Air Fryer Chicken Caprese
This recipe guides you through a quick and flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts in an air fryer, enhanced with pesto, cheese, and cherry tomatoes. The simple steps ensure a deliciously juicy result in just about 12 minutes, perfect for a no-fuss meal. Smells like Italy, rigt?
This Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta is quick, light, and perfect for lunch or dinner. The fresh cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and flavor, making this dish as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta
My air fryer has sped up my meal prep so that now I can make lunch in literally 15 minutes! Of course, you can also prepare this pasta with zucchini and chicken without an air fryer. Just prepare everything in a skillet or in the oven and that's it!
Cold Chicken Pasta Salad with caramelized onions offers a unique twist on a classic. It’s refreshing, flavorful, and can be served warm or chilled, making it a versatile option for lunch or dinner.
Easy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
This cold chicken and pasta salad is particularly delicious because of the addition of caramelized onions, which add a unique aroma and sweetness to the dish. You can serve the salad cold or warm, as you prefer. The recipe is easy and fun to make!
The Sweet Chicken and Spinach Bowl is a wholesome combination of marinated chicken, spinach, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Serve over rice for a nutritious meal that’s packed with flavor and crunch.
Sweet Chicken and Spinach Bowl
Juicy chicken breast marinated in sweet chili sauce sound delicious to you? How about chicken with roasted almonds, spinach and pumpkin served on rice? Even while I'm typing this, I'm becoming hungry again. Not only it sound delicious, but you can't get bored eating this bowl. So, enjoy!
Sweet Potato, Chicken, Kale, and Rice Bowls offer a nourishing balance of complex carbs, protein, and veggies. Topped with a chipotle sauce, it’s a comforting bowl that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Sweet Potato, Chicken, Kale, and Rice Bowls
A small batch recipe for a roasted sweet potato and chicken bowl with massaged kale, brown rice, avocado, and an easy chipotle sauce.
Black Pepper Chicken is a savory stir-fry with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a rich black pepper sauce. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying, takeout-style dinner at home.
Black Pepper Chicken
An easy black pepper chicken with juicy tender chicken, crisp vegetables and a rich savory black pepper sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli is a flavorful dish that’s healthier and faster than takeout. With a homemade teriyaki sauce and tender chicken, it’s an easy meal perfect for any night of the week.
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Faster than takeout, delicious Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli. The Teriyaki Sauce recipe needs easy to find pantry ingredients and just 10 mins prep.
This One Pot Chicken Orzo is creamy, rich, and incredibly easy to make. With tender orzo and chicken in a light sauce, it’s a comforting dish that makes a wonderful, satisfying dinner.
Easy One Pot Chicken Orzo
An Easy One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe that is quick to make! this Creamy orzo with chicken is rich and delicious while still being healthy!
Baked Chicken Nuggets coated in almond flour offer a healthier, crispy option for nugget lovers. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and a side of veggies for a kid-friendly, nutritious meal.
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
These healthy baked chicken nuggets are coated in a crispy almond flour breading and baked instead of fried. And you only need 8 ingredients!
Ultimate Chicken Soup brings together tender chicken and seasonal veggies for a healing, brothy soup. It’s a nourishing, light meal that’s perfect for cozy nights or when you need a pick-me-up.
Ultimate Chicken Soup
The best chicken soup recipe! Tender chicken and winter vegetables come together for a nourishing, light, brothy, and healing soup.
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken is zesty and fresh, with a tangy marinade that enhances the flavor of the chicken. It’s perfect on its own or served over a salad for a light, refreshing meal.
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Simple, fresh and delicious, this Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken packs a zesty punch! Chicken breasts are covered in a light and flavorful marinade.
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan is a healthier twist on a classic, with crispy baked chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese. Serve with a side of pasta or veggies for a complete Italian-inspired meal.
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
This delicious Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is easy and doesn’t require frying. Because this chicken Parmesan is baked, it’s healthy, quick and easy.
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, & Broccoli
This Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli is a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for meal prep. It’s a balanced, flavorful dish that’s simple to make and easy to clean up.
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, & Broccoli
Healthy one-pan chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli oven-roasted to perfection! This quick one-pan dish is packed full of flavor and is GREAT for meal prepping too! Cooking this one-pan roasted chicken, broccoli & sweet potatoes
Chicken Piccata with Artichokes is a Mediterranean-inspired dish with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. The artichokes add a unique flavor and texture, making this a delightful meal for any night of the week.
Chicken Piccata with Artichokes
This is your favorite traditional chicken piccata but with a small twist – artichokes. You will adore the recipe for Chicken Piccata with Artichokes! It is hearty, rich, and slightly nutty because of the vegetables. I love the texture the most, though – crispy chicken with succulent inside and tender artichokes. This piccata recipe screams Mediterranean because of capers, olive oil, and fresh herbs! Plus, I served it with feta cheese!
Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes offers a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare. With tender chicken and crispy potatoes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any night.
Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes
This Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes is the perfect go-to recipe for family dinners. It's simple, flavorful, and satisfying. Give it a try next time you want an easy meal that everyone will love. You can't go wrong with this delicious combination of tender chicken and crispy potatoes!
Recreate the flavors of Texas Roadhouse with this Grilled Chicken Salad, featuring protein-rich chicken, fresh greens, and a homemade ranch dressing. It’s a healthy, satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
This Grilled Chicken Salad from Texas Roadhouse restaurant hits all the right spots. It is super simple to prepare, so you can easily recreate it at home. Plus it is loaded with proteins and fiber! For the dressing, I used some home-made ranch.
Chicken Tuna Salad combines chicken and tuna with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and crunchy seeds. This protein-packed salad is perfect for a light lunch or an on-the-go meal that’s full of flavor.
Chicken Tuna Salad
Chicken tuna salad is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats! I made a dressing with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs to add some creaminess. Pumpkin and toasted sesame seeds are the best sources of fats and crunch, and quinoa is there for carbs. It is done in a blink of an eye and perfect for lunch on the go!
This Herb-Crusted Chicken from Texas Roadhouse is fragrant and flavorful, thanks to a blend of herbs and spices. Serve with roasted veggies or a simple side salad for a complete, tasty dinner.
Texas Roadhouse Herb-Crusted Chicken
This is the best copycat recipe for aromatic herb-crusted chicken from Texas Roadhouse restaurant!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
