Think chicken is a snooze-fest? THINK AGAIN. With the right recipe, chicken is anything but boring. Chicken is my go-to meat for recipe planning, because it’s a blank canvas for all kinds of different flavors and cooking techniques. Chicken is easy to use, a healthy source of protein, widely available, and budget-friendly. Weeknights (and weekends for that matter) are busy. Here are my favorite Healthy Chicken Recipes that are sure to keep your weeknight dinners interesting!
Below you can find both easy, healthy chicken breast recipes and healthy chicken thigh recipes. There are ideas for making soups, salads, Asian recipes, Indian recipes, casseroles, and so much more.
To make browsing these healthy chicken 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!
What’s the Healthiest way to Make Chicken?
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Some of my favorite healthy chicken recipes are made in the slow cooker. Whether you need healthy chicken recipes for two or healthy chicken recipes for a crowd, these easy slow cooker recipes are the perfect fit for busy weeks.
One Pan Healthy Chicken Recipes
Make cleanup a breeze with this one pan healthy chicken 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.
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 tons of flavor.
Family Favorite Healthy Chicken Recipes
Recipes your entire family will love! Even picky eaters will enjoy these family favorite healthy chicken recipes. They’re deeply comforting and filled with rich flavor.
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
The Instant Pot makes these healthy chicken recipes easy. These are great recipes to make for meal prep.
Healthy 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, barbecues, and parties!
Healthy Chicken Indian Recipes
These easy, healthy Indian chicken recipes are made with easy to find ingredients, and they’re better for you than the restaurant version!
Healthy Chicken Asian Recipes
Lightened-up versions of your favorite takeout dishes. They have just as much flavor, and they’re delicious leftover!
Healthy Chicken Casserole Recipes
When you need to make healthy chicken recipes for a crowd or for meal prep, these casseroles are perfect. Each one is packed with veggies!
Healthy 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!
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