Healthy Chicken Recipes

A collection of delicious, must-have chicken meals have earned their spot in this handy roundup of our 100+ healthy chicken recipes.

We corralled chicken dishes for family feasts and cozy one-bowl meals alike, so there’s a little something for everyone who loves chicken. If you don’t, our fingers are crossed that these will win you over!

To do that, however, you first have to see the impressive collection below. Wraps, folds, dishes from the Asian cuisine— take your pick! It’s like an episode of The Bachelor, only YOU get to pick from this list of tasty options.

With that said, let’s explore these 100+ brilliant ways to get chicken dishes onto your table!

All In a Pan: Chicken Skillet Recipes

Skillet recipes are pretty mess-free, don’t you think? Only one skillet is going to be cleaned! Unless it’s a special occasion we’re cooking for, we sure love dishes that don’t pile up the sink afterwards. Enjoy these wonderful chicken skillets, with or without sauce!

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Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms Recipe

This chicken thighs with mushrooms recipe is an excellent option for weeknight dinners, offering a protein-rich meal that tastes utterly delicious and simply satisfying.

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Chicken Couscous Recipe

This chicken couscous recipe is the ideal choice for all your weeknight meals. It features fluffy couscous, hearty chicken, and lightly crunchy veggies. Everything comes together in around 20 minutes, giving you a quick dish that guarantees to impress every time.

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Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe

Every bite of today’s lemon chicken thighs is loaded with incredible flavors—tangy, savory, and mildly peppery, bringing you a satisfying weeknight meal. Add this recipe to your rotation, and it may become your next favorite.

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Chicken Fricassee Recipe

This 45-minute chicken fricassee recipe gives you a saucy sauté of juicy meat and hearty vegetables. It might take a while but you’ll have plenty of hands-free time.

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Creamy Chicken Thigh Recipe

Featuring tender chicken thighs and white mushrooms cooked in a dairy-based sauce, today’s creamy chicken recipe promises a gourmet dining experience.

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Spicy Chicken Recipe

Our spicy chicken recipe will give you a taste of Korean cuisine with this spicy yet irresistible fried chicken dish.

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Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe

Our chicken teriyaki stir fry recipe makes an easy 20-minute weeknight dinner with simple ingredients and delectable sauce.

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Chicken Thighs and Potatoes Recipe

Succulent chicken thighs and skin-on potato wedges are rubbed evenly with lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper, then baked to perfection, which takes less than 60 minutes.

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Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

With a 25-minute cook time and simple steps, this honey mustard chicken thighs recipe creates a decadent and comforting dish that will effortlessly elevate all your homemade meals.

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Healthy Lemon Chicken Recipe

This lemon chicken recipe is quick and straightforward. Smothered in a creamy, silky smooth sauce, chicken is cooked in one skillet only.

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Honey Soy Chicken Thighs Recipe

This honey soy chicken thighs recipe makes a satisfying weeknight meal. It features tender and flavorful chicken thighs glazed in a gorgeous honey-soy sauce, paired with boiled carrots and edamame beans, and served over hot white rice.

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Chicken cacciatore recipe is a star in Italian cuisine. We make the sauce as the classic version; crushed tomatoes, sauteed vegetables, and finish with a touch of parmesan.

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Cheesy Chicken Recipe

This simple cheesy chicken recipe is quick to make: In 30 minutes, you’ll have delicious savory chicken breasts cooked in a luscious cheese sauce with fresh broccoli. Served with crunchy toasted French baguette for a complete meal.

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Chicken Chow Fun Recipe

This chicken chow fun recipe brings you a Hong Kong classic with stir-fried rice noodles and chicken in a flavorsome sauce.

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Chicken with Orange Sauce Recipe

Our chicken with orange sauce recipe features the classic battered fried chicken chunks in a tasty and flavorful orange sauce.

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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Packed with fresh greens, this chicken fajitas recipe is tender, crisp and can be prepped ahead, so your dinners can be made in 25 minutes!

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Chicken Paella Recipe

Are you ready for a Spanish-style chicken feast put together in less than one hour? Featuring well-seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, our chicken Paella dish delivers complex flavors and exciting textures to your dinner table.

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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Save this chicken tikka masala recipe in your favorites and you’ll never have to worry about getting ready for family gatherings again.

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Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Today’s balsamic chicken recipe, featuring succulent chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese smothered in a balsamic honey sauce, is a fine representative of Italian cuisine.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Using simple everyday ingredients, this cilantro lime chicken recipe combines fresh limes and tenderly baked chicken breasts for a filling and flavorful meal, served over hot white rice and Pico de Gallo.

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Skillet Chicken Zucchini Recipe

Healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious, this chicken zucchini recipe checks all the boxes for a satisfying dinner. It’s a delectable pairing of chicken and zucchini, with some mashed chickpeas on the side. The chicken is seasoned with a myriad of robust spices, creating a mixture of delicate and bright flavors.

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Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

A golden plate of noodles dotted with colorful veggies and delectable chicken pieces might be exactly what your next dinner needs. With the sweet and savory tones of various Asian staples, this chicken chow mein recipe gives you a dish filled with harmonious flavors and comforting homemade warmth.

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Stir-fried Chicken Asparagus Recipe

Bite-sized chicken breast chunks, flavored with paprika and garlic powder, are pan-seared to perfection with snappy asparagus. We also add an Asian-inspired condiment, made of hoisin sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, etc., to bring out the best of chicken and greens.

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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Today’s Mediterranean chicken features succulent chicken thighs, fresh black olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes baked until fork-tender—defining the flavor and texture of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Buffalo Chicken Thighs Recipe

Today’s Buffalo chicken thighs recipe features succulent chicken thighs and crunchy vegetables. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish on a game night with family and friends.

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Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

This easy 30-minute chicken jalfrezi recipe will give you an Indian-Chinese stir-fry dish that packs a punch of big and bold flavors.

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Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick recipe for dinner, this chicken piccata recipe is the one for you. It’s simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

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Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Our popcorn chicken recipe sates your fast food cravings with tender-yet-crispy chicken bites. These ones are also healthier than the store-bought version.

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe

Old but gold, our chicken and sweet potato recipe will show you how to pull together an ultimately satisfying dinner: savory and juicy chicken thighs served with baked vegetables on the side.

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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Looking for a new way to jazz up your pasta dinner? Our simple yet elegant chicken spaghetti recipe is all you need.

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Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Take your taste buds on a tropical adventure with this bright and vivid pineapple chicken recipe. It’s a simple combination of chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers, all stir-fried in a savory-sweet sauce to make heart-warming comfort food for casual dinner nights.

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Stuffed and Rolled: Chicken Roll Up Recipes

Rolled up chicken breasts are quite time consuming, we’re not gonna lie, but they do make the occasion a bit special. You can save them for the upcoming holidays—they’ll be an impressive centerpiece.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

This air fryer stuffed chicken breast recipe makes delicious chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful, creamy cheese-spinach filling in just 30 minutes.

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Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Stuffed chicken breast recipe is an ordinary staple, but this one-pan recipe will bring you a new sense of wonder around this regular ingredient.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Sophisticated dishes can sometimes require very simple ingredients — this air fryer chicken cordon bleu recipe is a proof of that.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

This chicken cordon bleu recipe is hands down a simple and delicious combination of chicken breasts, ham, and Swiss cheese.

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Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe

If you love taquitos, things are about to get better. Our chicken taquitos recipe will help you make the Mexican crispy treats in 40 mins.

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Hasselback Chicken Recipe

This Hasselback chicken recipe creates exactly what you’re looking for in 45 minutes, 25 of which are hands-free. It can fit perfectly into your schedule and put a smile on your face.

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Stromboli Recipe

A mixture of chicken and spinach makes a healthful, meaty center. In addition to iron, spinach is high in vitamin K, which contributes to growing stronger, healthier bones. Plus, it's extremely enjoyable when eaten with cheese and bread products like this stromboli crust.

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Dishes You Can Spoon and Sup: Healthy Chicken Soup Bowls

At the end of a long day, something warm and hearty to hold on to would be excellent. Here we have a few soups, and not just any soups—they’re all with a good amount of spice to soothe your tired soul.

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Chicken Coconut Soup Recipe

Today’s creamy chicken coconut soup recipe is a little more special than your typical favorite creamy dishes: it’s full of different flavors and aromas.

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Easy Healthy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Chicken and dumplings is one of the classic Southern American comfort food that everyone loves. This comforting savory treat consists of chicken cooked to tenderness, with soft pillowy dumplings and aromatic chicken broth-based soup.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This chicken tortilla soup recipe is made from a rich broth, decked out with healthy veggies, and dotted chili powder and tortilla chips.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken and rice soup recipe is easy and quick. A dedicated 30 minutes can result in 4 wholesome, hearty bowls of soup.

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Healthy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Not only tasty, chicken and rice soup is also a warm treat for those who are battling colds or sniffles, especially during winter months!

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Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

This chicken enchilada soup recipe takes just 30 minutes to give you a flavorful, wholesome soup for four people. It’s as flavorful as the real-deal enchiladas.

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Chicken Tinola Recipe

Today's chicken tinola recipe will introduce you to a heart-warming Filipino soup full of unique Asian flavors and fragrances.

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Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe

Our chicken florentine soup recipe combines tender meat, fresh vegetables, milk, and heavy cream for a rich, flavorful broth.

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Ground Chicken Soup Recipe

Let this ground chicken soup recipe keep you company on all those cold nights or when you’re feeling under the weather. With tender meat and colorful veggies all simmered in chicken broth and hearty spices, it carries a feeling of wholesomeness that will warm you right up.

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Healthy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy gumbo recipe, your search ends here. It may not be traditional, but it’s faster and still captures that gumbo soul.

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Peanut Butter Soup (African Peanut Soup) Recipe

Today’s peanut butter soup recipe has a rich, nutty, and fragrant peanut butter broth and is cooked with chicken and vegetables.

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Thai Chicken Curry Recipe

This healthy Thai chicken curry recipe may require many ingredients, but it’s actually very simple to make and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

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Instant Pot Thai Chicken Curry Recipe

This easy Instant Pot Thai chicken curry recipe is loaded with lean protein and vegetables to make a standard, nutritious dinner at home.

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Recipes From the Asian Cuisine

For those of you who love Asian dishes, we have plenty of sauteed chicken over rice. Sometimes they come with a sauce, but as someone who's tasted all, I can assure you they’re all super flavorful.

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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Our Indian butter chicken recipe is as close to the original as it gets with multiple signature spices, tomato-based sauce, and succulent chicken thighs.

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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

This Chinese chicken salad recipe features a plethora of crunchy veggies, tender strips of chicken, and crispy fried noodles.

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Air Fryer Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Tired of dry air-fried chicken? Give our air fryer Mongolian chicken recipe a try and you will find yourself making the dish again and again.

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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Today's cashew chicken recipe is going to save you a bunch of time while taking mealtimes to the next level within 10 minutes of pan-frying.

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Embrace the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine with this lemongrass chicken recipe. It infuses the savory chicken with a uniquely citrusy scent that creates a delightful aromatic twist. It’s served over steamy rice and fresh veggies, with an added sweet-spicy dipping sauce that ties everything together.

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Chicken Congee Recipe

This chicken congee recipe is the epitome of Asian comfort food, a versatile and heartwarming meal with rice and chicken.

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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Kung pao chicken recipe consists of some Asian elements: fried chicken pieces, tangy herbs, and most specifically mentioned – spicy sauce.

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Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe

This soy sauce chicken recipe is all you’ll need for an effortlessly flavorful dinner. It cooks chicken in a hearty mixture of soy sauce, mushrooms, aromatics, and other traditional Asian condiments. The result is tender and succulent meat that’s infused with deeply savory and umami flavors, complemented by fragrant undertones and a sweet aftertaste.

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Chicken Chop Suey Recipe

This chicken chop suey is a great way to enjoy a healthy tasty meal, high in protein and packed with vitamins. The chicken is flavorful, and the veggies are refreshing.

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Chicken Korma Recipe

If you find yourself fancying an Indian meal with lots of aromatic spices, try this Chicken Korma recipe. It’s tasty and easy to prep.

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Ginger Chicken Recipe

Our ginger chicken recipe shows you how to make a fragrant and aromatic chicken dish with ginger as the dominant ingredient.

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Chicken Biryani Recipe

For this chicken biryani recipe, instead of coconut milk, we opted for Greek yogurt as a natural meat tenderizer.

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Stir-fried Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Today’s stir-fried chicken and broccoli recipe is quick and easy to make: in just around 30 minutes, you will have a delightful main dish with chicken cubes stir-fried with tender-crisp mushrooms and broccoli, served over hot white rice.

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Chicken Massaman Curry Recipe

If you are looking for something exotic, this Thai chicken massaman curry recipe is just the one for you. It is comforting in every bite.

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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

This Thai basil chicken recipe makes a quick and delicious weeknight meal, with juicy flavorful chicken stir-fried in fragrant Thai basil for an irresistible taste experience. Another plus is that it’s quick and easy to put together.

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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Save this chicken tikka masala recipe in your favorites and you’ll never have to worry about getting ready for family gatherings again.

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Chicken Noodle Recipe

Comforting and addicting, this chicken noodle recipe is the perfect choice for casual dinner nights. It’s a homemade classic consisting of tender chicken, earthy bok choy, and soft egg noodles—all immersed in a deeply savory sauce.

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Instant Pot Curry Recipe

If you’re looking for a kick of flavors while keeping the dinner quick and hassle-free, look no further than this Instant Pot curry recipe.

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From the Pan to the Oven: Sear Baked Recipes

Cooking everything in a pan assures things to be cooked just right before letting them mingle in the oven. For instance, it’s the only way we get our cast-iron chicken thighs to sear well on the outside while moist and just-cooked on the inside. They are elaborate, but the result will be worth your while.

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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This homemade chicken pot pie recipe may take some effort, but we can absolutely guarantee you it is worthwhile. Your hard work will pay off with a delicious, comforting pie— what could be better?

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Air Fryer Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Today’s air fryer chicken pot pie recipe will show you an innovative way to cook this iconic American favorite comfort food. Let’s begin.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

Top off your crispy homemade crust with savory shredded chicken and luscious tomato sauce, together with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It’s worth every effort and you’ll find yourself savoring every bite.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This buffalo chicken dip recipe is a combination of tender chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese.

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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

This chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe will be the center of attention at any party by packing a complete meal in one baking dish.

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

If you love game day staples like buffalo wings and pizza, you’ll surely adore this buffalo chicken pizza recipe. It tops your regular pizza with chicken drenched in buffalo sauce, creating a brand-new yet familiar twist on this classic indulgent food.

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Oven-baked Chicken and Bell Pepper Recipe

As simple as it may sound, this oven-baked chicken and bell pepper recipe will surprise your taste buds with a gorgeous mixture of savory and sweet flavors. It features crispy-skinned chicken thighs baked with colorful bell peppers, served with creamy mashed chickpeas.

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Easy Chicken Nacho Recipe

Our chicken nacho recipe, with its delightful mix of chicken, cheese, vegetables, and tortilla chips, makes an excellent dish to treat your guests to.

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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Crammed with tender filling and covered in cheese and a tomato-based sauce, these chicken enchilada rolls are both satisfying and healthy.

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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Our chefs toss spaghetti, chicken breast, and mushrooms with aromatics, spices, and a velvety cream sauce. After spending some baking time in the oven, this chicken Tetrazzini attains a crispy outer layer and a warm, luscious interior that will melt away all your stress.

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Ground Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Our chefs season ground chicken with simple spices and herbs before simmering it in a homemade tomato sauce. Meanwhile, whole flour, olive oil, and whole milk are whisked together in another pan to form a creamy white sauce. Once the sauce, ground chicken, and pasta are ready, we assemble the lasagna in a baking dish, then pop it in the oven to cook.

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Alfredo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Today’s Alfredo chicken pizza recipe features tender chicken, crunchy onion, spinach, and cheese on top of an airy homemade crust. Baked until the edges are crispy and the cheese is melty, this pizza will be the staple for any party.

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Chicken Divan Recipe

This chicken divan recipe brings you a simple yet delicious retro casserole with chicken, broccoli, and creamy white sauce.

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No Sear Here, Straight into the Oven! Baked Recipes

Oven recipes are easy, and although the labels may say 35 minutes cooking time, it’s actually 30 minutes of hands-free cooking time. Mix ingredients in the dish, put them in the oven, set the timer, and be wherever you want to be.

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Chicken Thigh Marinade Recipe

Today’s chicken thigh and marinade recipe show you an easy yet super tasty approach to the traditional baked dish. Chicken thighs are bathed in a savory and sweet soy-garlic sauce and cooked in the oven for a crispy outer layer and juice interior. Let’s learn how to cook it!

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Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

This healthy baked chicken breast recipe will always be one of our all-time favorites. Chicken breast is a simple and versatile ingredient that everyone loves.

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Baked Chicken Breast and Potato Recipe

This baked chicken breast and potato recipe will help you serve up a satisfying meal featuring a famous and delicious dynamic duo.

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Chicken and Sausage Recipe

Our chicken and sausage recipe delivers a healthy interpretation of your favorite oven-baked chicken goodness. Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of succulent chicken drumsticks, paired with fork-tender vegetables.

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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

This easy baked chicken thighs recipe promises a satisfying dish of juicy chicken with crispy skin that’s been infused with intense spices and baked to golden perfection. Everything comes together in the oven, making it a no-fuss dish you can make for any occasion.

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Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Today’s chicken and potatoes recipe features moist flavorful chicken drumsticks baked with gorgeous Hasselback potatoes—a beautiful weeknight staple for a satisfying meal.

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Rosemary Chicken Recipe

Today’s rosemary chicken recipe featuring charred chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, carrots, and asparagus, delivers a rustic-looking chicken delicacy.

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Chicken and Squash Recipe

Today’s chicken and squash recipe, presenting tender chicken breasts, kabocha squash, white mushrooms, chickpeas, and red onions, is a fuss-free and hassle-free main course. Shall we learn how to make it?

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Pesto Chicken Recipe

This pesto chicken recipe is ideal for a midweek dinner. The dish can be prepared in 35 minutes using chicken and veggies of choice.

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Chicken Marbella Recipe

Today’s chicken Marbella recipe calls for tender chicken thighs, green olives, dried plums, and other ingredients to recreate an iconic 80s party dish.

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Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

This recipe for healthy Longhorn Parmesan crusted chicken is our reimagined take on the steakhouse’s famous dish. Now you don’t need to go to the sunshine state to try it out, and you have the perfect recipe for National Ranch Dressing Day (March 10th)!

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Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Our barbecue chicken recipe helps you cook up the center of attention at mealtime thanks to the flavorsome chicken and tasty vegetables.

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Fold, Hold and Take a Bold Bite: Healthy Wrap Recipes

We love wraps—they’re whatever you want them to be: spicy, savory, sweet, tangy, rich, or all. Highly customizable, so everyone at the table can enjoy.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipe

This bacon wrapped chicken recipe makes a presentable and delectable meal with moist savory chicken thigh wrapped in blistered bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

As a true Middle Eastern dish, Chicken shawarma is often served in pita bread with heaps of veggies and sauce. It’s super aromatic.

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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Recipe

With plenty of hands-off cooking time, this air fryer chicken shawarma recipe is an easy way to recreate this iconic takeaway at home.

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe

Our Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe creates juicy, flavorful chicken shreds to put in tacos or soups. It’s foolproof and super easy.

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Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Our Instant Pot chicken Enchiladas recipe recreates the rich, meaty rolls and cuts away half of the waiting time. The result is both delicious and healthy.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

With a balanced mixture of sweet-savory meat and fresh veggies, this chicken lettuce wraps recipe offers an incredibly exciting way to eat your greens. It comes together in 20 minutes, bringing together a healthy dish that bursts with flavors.

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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Packed with fresh greens, this chicken fajitas recipe is tender, crisp and can be prepped ahead, so your dinners can be made in 25 minutes!

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe

This air fryer chicken fajitas recipe may not be 100% authentic, but it sure is healthy, easy to make, and delicious. Let’s begin!

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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Recipe

Your taco night will become a breeze with our easy air fryer chicken tacos recipe. Serve the dish with a salad and fruit juice for a well-rounded, healthy meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Our Instant Pot chicken tacos recipe will show you how to make a simple, healthy Mexican-inspired dish meal. All done in about 30 minutes.

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BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe

Whether it’s a summer picnic, Taco Tuesday, or just a casual dinner night, this BBQ chicken tacos recipe is always a perfect choice. The chicken is shredded and drenched in a delectable BBQ sauce, smothered between various veggies, and stuffed inside crispy tortillas. With bright, spicy, and subtly sweet flavors as well as diverse textures, it’s a dish that even picky eaters will love.

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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken fajitas recipe proves that a healthy meal (that’s also delicious) isn’t hard to make. It’s pretty quick, too.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe

This air fryer bacon wrapped chicken recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare — 15 minutes to cook, and 20 minutes to wait. It's simple to plan ahead.

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Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe

Offering so many flavors and textures in just one bite, tacos are hands-down our favorite dish to make and enjoy at family gatherings. Today’s ground chicken tacos are loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, tender ground chicken, tomatoes, onions, spices, and herbs—transforming the simple into the incredible.

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Chicken Flautas Recipe

This chicken flautas recipe is a weeknight dinner idea put together with simple ingredients but yields a delightfully tasty result.

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Chicken Burrito Recipe

Today’s chicken burrito recipe features shredded chicken breast mixed with healthy veggies, all wrapped in a soft and tasty tortilla. You can easily whip this one up for delicious savory bites in just around 30 minutes.

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Keeping It Simple, But Plenty Delicious: Ridiculously Easy Recipes

Many recipes we’ve shown are simple, but below are our personal favorites. Like the title says: they’re simple, but pretty darn delicious.

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Ground Chicken Burger Recipe

With grilled chicken patties that are lightly smoky and deliciously juicy, this ground chicken burger recipe makes it feel like summer is just around the corner. It comes together in just half an hour—the ideal choice for an effortlessly flavorful meal.

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Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

This honey butter chicken recipe will give you a light and healthy dinner ready in an hour. No more guilty pleasures!

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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Our Hawaiian chicken recipe showcases the melting pot of Hawaiian cuisine with a simple dish featuring chicken, vegetables, and rice.

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Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Our air fryer chicken sandwich recipe is a healthy solution to your cravings. The burgers are still delicious, yet healthier than most places’.

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Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe

In this moo goo gai pan recipe, we used skinless boneless chicken thighs and chunked them into 1-inch pieces.

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Pan Seared Chicken Breast Recipe

In this recipe for pan seared chicken breast, we use searing and sautéing techniques for a crispy touch and buttery finish.

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

This air fryer chicken wings recipe makes crispy, succulent, saucy, and satisfying buffalo wings that taste like the real deal.

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Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

In this chicken pasta salad recipe, we use diced chicken breast to add a lean protein source to the salad while still keeping the fat low.

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Club Sandwich Recipe

Today’s club sandwich recipe is showing you how to make a quick and healthy lunch in less than 20 minutes. Here are the ingredients.

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Chicken Larb Recipe

Our healthy chicken larb recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare and 10 to cook. Your dinner will be ready in a blink of an eye.

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Air Fryer Greek Chicken Recipe

Our 30-minute air fryer Greek chicken recipe provides a hearty meal of flavorful chicken and salad. It's simple and only requires a few ingredients.

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Chicken Burger Recipe

Today’s chicken burger recipe gives you a wonderful healthy version of your favorite fast-food dish with tender toasted buns housing savory fried chicken and a refreshing cabbage mix. Both nutritious and delicious!

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More ridiculously easy chicken recipes are all here.

Try Pairing This With Rice: Our Favorite Chicken and Rice Recipes

More chicken and rice recipes. Some of them (carnitas chicken) are not originally made with rice, but we think they’re quite a brilliant invention.

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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This chicken fried rice recipe brings you an Asian classic, a simple yet delicious fried rice with chicken thighs and multi-colored vegetables.

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Chicken Vindaloo Recipe

This chicken vindaloo recipe makes a fantastic addition to your curry collection, packing fierce spices and chunks of chicken thighs.

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Chicken Rice Recipe

This chicken rice recipe packs a fulfilling meal in one pot with succulent chicken thighs, flavorful rice, and vegetables.

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Chicken Bog Recipe

Our chicken bog recipe will turn out an economical, comforting meal using simple ingredients. Each spoonful packs flavors and warmth.

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Chicken Paella Recipe

Are you ready for a Spanish-style chicken feast put together in less than one hour? Featuring well-seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, our chicken Paella dish delivers complex flavors and exciting textures to your dinner table.

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Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

This chicken and rice casserole recipe is specially created for those who are running errands. Hopefully, it will hit your comfort button.

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Your dinner nights will come together quickly with this easy-peasy budget-friendly Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe. This method cooks up tender and plump rice that’s infused with warm flavors and accompanied by shredded chicken and crunchy veggies that make each mouthful an exciting adventure.

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How Long Does Cooked Chicken Last in the Fridge?

Three to four days, as suggested by the USDA. Just to be sure, we suggest that you consume refrigerated chicken within just 3 days, starting from the day of refrigeration.

On that note, chicken also tends to lose its soft texture if mishandled. For example, if you store it while warm, it may develop a rubbery texture.

So, what’s the correct way to store it? Leave it to cool to room temperature before storing it in a tightly sealed, airtight container in the fridge. You can also store cooked chicken in the freezer for even longer— between 2 to 6 months.

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We don’t think it’s ideal for serving that fresh chicken flavor, but it’s great for things like weekly meal prep! Just be sure to use an airtight, freezer-safe container when storing.

How to Reheat Fried Chicken

The easy way. The best and easiest way to do so is to use an oven.

Anything dry— fried or baked dishes— becomes crispier in the oven.

To achieve this texture, place the meat in the oven at about 400°F and bake until hot, for about 10 to 20 minutes. After that, it’s crunchy, crispy, and ready to eat!

Use a microwave. On the other hand, soups, stews, and sautés reheat better in a microwave. A microwave is excellent for creamy or runny dishes.

Get a microwave-safe dish and reheat the chicken. It should be steaming hot in about 3 to 5 minutes— depending on your microwave’s power setting.

Better yet, you can simmer chicken stew on the stovetop and reintroduce fresh flavors to the dish!

How to Tell if Chicken Is Bad

A foul smell and discoloration. Chicken can easily spoil if left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. The first telltale signs that it has gone bad are an unpleasant odor and discolored flesh.

For raw chicken, this means it turns grey. This greyish shade sometimes comes with green tints and white mold in cooked chicken.

In both cases, you may notice a sliminess that further adds to the gross texture of spoiled chicken.

If you see any of these signs before or after cooking chicken, don’t cook it, and definitely don’t consume it! Practice safe handling by tossing it out to avoid food poisoning.

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How to Defrost

Again, use a microwave! The quickest way to defrost chicken is to use a microwave.

Just like you would when reheating, place the meat in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it until thawed and defrosted. If raw, we advise you to cook the chicken immediately to avoid bacteria multiplying.

Or, leave it out to thaw. The other methods include leaving it at room temperature (no longer than 2 hours). As previously noted, cook it immediately once it has thawed.

The same applies to cooked chicken. You can leave it at room temperature to thaw. After that, use either a microwave or oven to reheat it, depending on the cooking method used.

Only when it’s hot is it ready to consume.

Remember that. Whatever you do, don’t consume it cold or without a thorough reheating as it can potentially lead to food poisoning.

How to Tell When Chicken Is Done?

Rely on your eyes. When it comes to cooking chicken, a thermometer is the best tool to measure its readiness, but your eyes can prove reliable too.

Cook it, then use a sharp knife to make an incision and check the flesh. If it has turned from light pink to an off-white shade, it’s ready and cooked.

Don’t take the risk of eating pink, undercooked chicken because it may still contain bacteria like salmonella.

Use the poke test. To ensure it’s completely safe, poke it with a fork or knife and make sure the juice seeping out is clear— not bloody! Undercooked chicken is sometimes rubbery too, so go for a slightly firm but cooked feel that will not be chewy.

Or why not use a thermometer? To seal the deal on cooked chicken, you may feel the need to use one last method of confirmation— a thermometer.

A thermometer will go a long way in settling any uncertainties. The perfect internal temperature of cooked chicken is 165 °F, whether grilled or baked.

Anything lower or higher than this indicates undercooked or overcooked chicken, respectively.

There you have it. 100+ healthy chicken recipes to help you prepare delicious dinners with family and friends! You also have a short guide on preparing meat and how to know when it’s ready.

If you want to get more chicken recipe, check out our list of 50+ Amazing Chicken Thigh Recipes.

Until next time, folks. 😉

Best Healthy Chicken Recipes

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As told, today we’re having this list of 100+ healthy chicken recipes for ultimate serves at your own family table and with your own devices.

Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
• Chicken Couscous
• Lemon Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Fricassee
• Creamy Chicken Thigh
• Spicy Chicken
• Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
• Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
• Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
• Healthy Lemon Chicken
• Honey Soy Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Cheesy Chicken
• Chicken Chow Fun
• Chicken with Orange Sauce

Directions

1. Choose a recipe that you like.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. Follow the instructions to give you incredibly tasty chicken recipe in less than an hour or so!