21 High-Protein Chicken Recipes for Busy Days

These recipes will show you that high-protein chicken recipes don’t have to be bland and boring! These recipes are flavor-packed, creative, and super delicious. You’ll find everything from salads to quesadillas to stir-fries.

Crispy Baked Quesadillas

These baked quesadillas are easy and cheesy with plenty of tender chicken tucked between crispy baked shells. It’s a great way to make quesadillas for a crowd as you no longer need to babysit the stove! The recipe calls for chicken, but you could swap it for cooked ground beef, black beans, or fajita veggies instead if desired.

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Healthy Orange Chicken

This orange chicken is a flavorful and takeout-inspired meal. Bright citrus flavor and a tangy sauce make this chicken dinner a meal that everyone will enjoy and ask to have again and again.  It’s ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor!

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Cheesy Baja Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet

This tasty chicken breast recipe has plenty of cheesy Baja flavor. The fresh veggies, juicy chicken, and flavorful seasonings come together with pepper jack cheese for a hearty meal and a touch of spice. Serve over rice or a green salad to round out the meal.

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Southwest Salad

The classic southwest salad gets a modern makeover! Greens are topped with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, guacamole, and tortilla chips so that each bite is full of flavor. You can make a few of the components ahead for an even quicker meal.

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Best Chicken Salad

The best part of this rotisserie chicken salad recipe? The TEXTURE! Instead of big chunks of chicken and celery, everything is processed together into a pate-like texture that is absolutely perfect. It’s perfect scooped up with crackers and fresh vegetables, stuffed into tomatoes, or in between two slices of good bread for a classic sandwich.

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Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak

This buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe is easy to make, delicious, and packed with flavor. It has a mouthwatering combination of tender sliced chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, gooey cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce. Top with melty white American cheese for a dinner you’ll want on repeat.

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Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Made from simple ingredients, this quesadilla fajita is incredibly flavorful and has everything you need in a meal: protein, produce, carbs, and flavor. It’s a great weeknight meal option too since you can have it on the table in 30 minutes. Serve with fresh toppings or black beans on the side.

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Lemon Herb Chicken Patties

Ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, and a blend of herbs with a kiss of lemon make this chicken patty recipe a keeper. These are easy, delicious, and are versatile. You can make them into the star of a sandwich or wrap, or serve them with classic side options like steamed veggies or creamy mashed potatoes.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

If you could benefit from some cozy comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is the recipe to make. It is a classic chicken noodle soup but with a rich drizzle of heavy cream for ultra-delicious flavor and texture. Each bite has a creamy flavor and chunks of chicken and veggies with plenty of noodles. Serve with a simple green salad.

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Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

This 20-minute stir fry makes a great weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory chunks of chicken taste just as good as the dish from your local Chinese restaurant. Serve it over rice or with stir fried veggies for a take out fake out dinner that the whole family will enjoy. 

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Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostadas

There is a lot to love about these chicken tostadas! It’s a quick and easy meal; made with simple ingredients; and served up DIY-style which is helpful if you’re serving this meal to kids. Just put out all of the toppings and let everyone build their own perfect tostada.

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Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

Meet your new favorite 15-minute dinner – buffalo chicken flatbread pizza! This buffalo chicken flatbread recipe is so simple but has so much flavor thanks to the buffalo chicken, blue cheese, and fresh green onions. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce for some extra heat.

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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

This crockpot salsa chicken is easy, versatile, and incredibly flavorful! Made with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. You’ll have flavorful and juicy chicken for tacos, salads, bowls, and more. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is as delicious as it is effortless.

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Give your next batch of pasta a tasty twist by adding the best meatballs to the mix. This recipe makes chicken parmesan meatballs on a sheet pan, and tops them with plenty of sauce and cheese. You might also like to tuck them into sub buns for a great sandwich.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

With layers of sweet rolls, tender chicken, melty white American, and a ranch butter sauce these buffalo chicken sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game-day spreads, they come together quickly with minimal prep and you can even make the chicken in the slow cooker!

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Shredded Chicken Nachos

These shredded chicken nachos are loaded with layers of crunchy tortilla chips, shredded salsa chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with the perfect nacho toppings your heart desires. These loaded chicken nachos are the perfect blend of crunch, spice, and savory goodness. 

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Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese

Grab a sheet pan and some simple ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and gooey cheese. You can cook sides like corn on the cob and asparagus alongside your caprese chicken for a complete meal.

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Fajita Chicken Burrito

Can’t decide between chicken fajitas or a delicious burrito for dinner? Don’t choose and just combine the two! You can have these filling, and delicious fajita chicken burritos inspired by our favorite fast-casual Mexican restaurant. 

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Pizza Chicken Bake

Your family is going to love this mash-up meal. We’re giving chicken breasts the pizza treatment with layers of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni! Serve with a green or Italian salad on the side.

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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

If you like buffalo chicken this recipe is for you! This buffalo chicken quesadilla is incredibly easy to make, and it has so much flavor with layers of buffalo chicken, sautéed veggies, and plenty of cheese. Serve with plenty of fresh toppings for a delicious and nutritious meal.

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Chicken Teriyaki Foil Packets

Make these easy foil-pack meals for busy nights. This recipe uses chicken and plenty of veggies for a complete meal, all wrapped up and ready to go. You can bake them or cook them over the grill, and you will have very little cleanup after dinner!

Get the Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Foil Packets.