20 healthy and easy chicken recipes

20 Healthy and Easy Chicken Lunch and Dinner Recipes to keep you full and satisfied with no hassle!

Easy Chicken Recipes: Greek Chicken and Vegetables in the Sheet Pan

Chicken is my favorite protein for most meals. Whether I’m looking for an easy lunch or dinner, chicken is high in protein while being low in calories, making it a healthy choice. Not to mention that chicken is both accessible and affordable. So no matter your budget or where you live, you can probably get your hands on it. If you love cooking with chicken like me but get bored of the same recipes over and over again, say no more! I’ve compiled a list of 20 healthy and easy chicken recipes to help you shake up your weekly meal plan.

Platter of chicken wings baked in honey and garlic

Frequently asked Questions:

What are the healthiest ways to cook chicken?

Oven baking or boiling chicken is the healthiest way to prepare it because it doesn’t raise the fats or sodium as much as roasting or grilling. But chicken, however it’s cooked, is a pretty healthy choice of protein.

Which part of the chicken is best?

If you’re looking for the “healthiest” part of a chicken, it’s usually the breast. It is lower in calories than the darker meats like the drumsticks or wings.

Can I eat chicken and still lose weight?

Chicken is a very lean source of protein, so including it in your meals is a great option when trying to lose weight!

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20 healthy and easy chicken recipes

Sheet Pan Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

These Lebanese Spiced Baked Chicken Thighs are perfect for enjoying over rice, slicing and serving in a pita wrap, or tossing over a salad.

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Italian chicken pasta with artichokes

This easy and delicious Italian pasta recipe is packed with large chunks of chicken, tender artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Chicken salad with tahini dressing

This fresh and healthy appetizer salad is made with fresh veggies, lemony cubed chicken and a creamy tahini garlic dressing.

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Chicken Tawook Salad with Tahini Dressing

Slow cooker chicken curry

Warm curry flavors and coconut milk add flavor and moisture to lean chicken breasts to make this recipe a delicious one-pot meal.

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Ginger Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breast

This fresh and flavorful teriyaki marinade is ideal with chicken, but also delicious with pork, beef or grilled vegetables.

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Curried Chicken Salad with Apples

Sweet apples, crispy celery and juicy chicken breasts come together in this delicious and healthy salad with curry flavors and creamy yogurt.

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Closeup of curried chicken salad with apples

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables

This Greek-inspired sheet pan recipe is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, potatoes, peppers, onions, and hearty eggplant roasted in garlic, olive oil, and oregano. It’s the easiest no-mess dinner recipe that the whole family will love!

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This easy slow cooker chili combines chicken, kidney beans, diced green chiles, and all your favorite Mexican spices for a delicious, protein-packed dinner — perfect for busy weeknights.

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Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili with Chips

Chicken breast marinated in lemon and soy sauce

Lean chicken breasts are marinated in a lemon and soy marinade, then grilled or fried until tender and juicy.

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Baked Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

This easy baked chicken recipe is made with sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, and white wine. Simple, comforting and delicious!

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Roast chicken and sweet potatoes with white wine

Shaved chicken sandwich with chipotle mayo

This hearty whole wheat sandwich is made with shaved chicken, baby arugula, and a chipotle mayonnaise. The perfect recipe for lunch, dinner or a picnic to go!

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Shaved Chicken Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo Recipe

A fried chicken and broccoli

An easy one-pan chicken dinner recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brushed with Dijon mustard and roasted with broccoli.

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Grilled chicken souvlaki

This easy Grilled Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a Greek-inspired marinade. Ideal for serving in pitas, salads or over rice.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas just got easier with this one skillet and sheet pan recipe! Chicken is roasted in the oven with peppers and onions.

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Chicken Salad Slider

A lunchtime classic, these chicken salad sliders are served on whole wheat buns and made with real mayonnaise and a drizzle of tangy dill pickle juice.

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Slow cooker chicken shawarma pitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Pitas with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are so healthy and easy to make, you’ll be making this chicken dinner recipe over and over again!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Pita Sandwiches with Pickle Sauce

Grilled chicken with fresh tomato and basil salsa

Tender chicken breasts are grilled until juicy, then topped with a bright and flavorful fresh tomato and basil salsa. This easy grilled dinner recipe is low carb, high protein and naturally gluten free!

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