28 Healthy Chicken Recipes You'll Actually Want to Eat

Chicken doesn’t have the reputation of being the most exciting protein, but with proper seasoning and cooking techniques, there is no reason it can’t be the most delicious protein. It’s endlessly versatile and a great way to add a boost of protein to any meal.

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

baja chicken in a skillet — Photo Credit: XoXo Bella.

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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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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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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Spicy Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Move over boring chicken sandwiches, this grilled chicken sandwich recipe is layered with a variety of flavors and textures – a spicy Calabrian chili mayo, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese, smoky grilled juicy chicken, and bright and peppery arugula. We put them all together for an Italian-inspired sandwich that’s also easy to make.

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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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Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

teriyaki chicken — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

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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Pizza Chicken Bake

A plate of chicken breast with pepperoni and cheese over the top. — Photo Credit: Pumpkin Spice.

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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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A skillet of Tuscan chicken with orzo. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

This creamy Tuscan chicken orzo makes an incredible one-pot meal with major flavor you’d expect from a restaurant. Everything comes together in about 45 minutes, making it surprisingly quick and easy too. Serve with some crusty bread or garlic bread to ensure you don’t let any of that sauce go to waste.

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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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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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Easy Baked Salsa Chicken

Salsa chicken is the easy weeknight meal you didn’t know you needed. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are baked with salsa, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese in this simple recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and will become a fast family favorite. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas for scooping.

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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

A pan of marry me Italian chicken meatballs in sauce. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

Make some Marry Me chicken meatballs to deliver drool-worthy flavors in each bite. With a rich dun dried tomato sauce, this dish is ready in 35 minutes for a classic Italian dinner that is so delicious!

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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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Chipotle Chicken Air Fryer Flautas

Switch up your taco night with these chipotle chicken air fryer flautas! This cheesy, delicious meal comes together in minutes thanks to pre-cooked chicken and everyone can add their favorite toppings. These are made easy in the air fryer but you could also bake them if you prefer.

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Lemon Herb Chicken Patties

A plate of her bed chicken patties with mashed potatoes and broccoli. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

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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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

A sheet pan filled with saucy, cheesy chicken meatballs. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

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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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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Chicken Lo Mein

Save your time and money and make some homemade chicken lo mein. With tender noodles, chunks of flavorful chicken, and plenty of veggies like mushrooms, snap peas, and peppers, this one-dish dinner satisfies while faking out your family who will swear this tastes just as good as your local Chinese restaurant.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese

A sheet pan filled with caprese chicken, asparagus and corn on the cob.

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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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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Chicken Teriyaki Foil Packets

Foil packs with chicken, veggies and teriyaki sauce. — Photo Credit: Hello Spoonful.

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!

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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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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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Chicken Broccoli Ziti

If you are looking for a new dinner menu staple to add to your recipe rotation check out this simple but delicious recipe for chicken broccoli ziti. Juicy and tender chicken is combined with perfectly cooked pasta, broccoli, and crunchy panko bread crumbs. You can have this healthy dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes.

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Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl

If you’re craving something bold, healthy, and super-delicious, these chicken shawarma bowls check alllllllll the boxes. Juicy chicken is served over a bed of yellow rice and topped with fresh veggies, hummus, a velvety white sauce, and crunchy pita chips.

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Crispy Baked Quesadillas

baked chicken quesadillas — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

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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