These Easy Whole30 Chicken Recipes are simple to make and so delicious! Gluten free, dairy free, grain free and so yummy! Perfect for dinner this week.
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Chicken is one of our favorite things to cook. Whether you’re doing a Whole30 or not, it’s easy, versatile and can be used in so many different ways!
We’ve rounded up our best Whole30 Chicken Recipes that everyone can enjoy below!
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One Pan Whole30 Chicken Recipes
One thing there is too much of on Whole30… is dirty dishes! We love these easy one pan recipes because they can be made with only one dish – on the stove or in the oven!
Lemon Garlic Chicken Dinner can be made in the instant pot, crockpot, or on a sheet pan. It’s super easy and yummy!
Whole30 Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is healthy, gluten free, and without pineapple! Plus it’s done in under an hour.
Whole30 Chicken Fajitas are great served in a lettuce wrap with guac!
Thai Green Curry Paleo Sheet Pan Chicken & Vegetables is loaded with flavor. We love all things curry and this is SO yummy!
Apple & Sweet Potato Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is total comfort food. The sweetness of the apples, combined with the sweet potatoes + chicken is seriously a match made in heaven!
BBQ Chicken Meatloaf is a healthier twist on a classic dish. Make it in the oven, instant pot, or the crockpot for an easy dinner!
Sheet Pan Chicken Potatoes and Herbs is a classic meal that everyone loves. Can’t go wrong with meat and potatoes!
Paleo Chicken Nuggets… I mean.. need we say more?! Who doesn’t love chicken nuggets? We suggest pairing them with Baked French Fries.
Artichoke Chicken Thighs are great if you’re tired of dry chicken breasts. Chicken thighs have a little bit more fat on them, which adds flavor!
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are one of our favorites! We’ve made this recipe with chicken breasts too and they’re so yummy!
Whole30 Chicken Noodle Recipes
No, pasta isn’t compliant with Whole30 – but you can make noodles out of so many things! We love zoodles, sweet potato noodles, spaghetti squash + other veggie noodle substitutes. Here are some of our favorite dishes
Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles are an easy, healthy weeknight dinner. Made with only 10 ingredients, gluten free, paleo, low carb + so delicious!
Pesto Chicken Zoodles are a delicious, simple dinner. Paleo and gluten free, this easy dinner comes together in under 30 minutes!
Whole30 Chicken Pad Thai is one of our favorites. We LOVE pad thai, and this cleaned up version is perfect for when you’re craving takeout!
Paleo Asian Chicken Noodle Salad looks absolutely amazing. I love all the different veggies and fresh herbs!
Pressure Cooker Chicken Puttanesca is so delicious over zucchini noodles (or pasta after Whole30!). Total comfort food.
Chili Dusted Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodles with Avocado Sauce is the perfect easy dinner. The avocado sauce is the best part!
Whole30 Chicken Tender Recipes
Chicken tenders and fries are one of our favorite meals. These healthier chicken tender recipes are all Whole30 friendly and delicious. Serve them with fries or over a salad!
Cashew Coconut Chicken Tenders are the perfect crunchy chicken tender. I love the cashew/coconut combo!
Healthy Chicken Tenders have been on our site for years – they’re a great swap for regular chicken tenders you’d normally get at a restaurant or from the freezer section!
Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders look like the perfect weeknight dinner!
Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tenders are one of my favorite recipes! They are SO crispy and delicious!
Whole30 Casserole Recipes
There’s no better comfort food than a casserole – and these paleo/Whole30 casseroles are the perfect thing to make any time you’re craving something yummy!
Whole 30 Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Is my other favorite way to use up spaghetti squash. Briny kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil go so well together!
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole Is my go to recipe when I have a spaghetti squash laying around. Skip the cheese to make it Whole30 friendly.
Creamy Mushroom And Chicken Spiralized Potato Casserole Perchance to Cook looks so yummy. The spiralized potatoes + creamy sauce look like the perfect flavor/texture combo!
Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice Casserole from Low Carb with Jennifer is another super easy chicken casserole. It really does taste like fried rice!
Whole 30 Crockpot Chicken Recipes
I love our crockpot for easy meals (I have a free Whole30 crockpot ebook you can get here!) and these crockpot chicken recipes are some of our favorite things to have for dinner!
Crockpot Shredded Chicken is quick and easy- using only 4 ingredients! If you want juicy, perfectly cooked chicken-this healthy slow cooker recipe is for you!
Crockpot Whole Chicken Is the best way to cook a whole chicken. If you’ve been intimidated by cooking a whole chicken, don’t be! This post has all the tips and tricks you need.
Pumpkin Chicken Chili is one of our favorite fall meals.
Rosemary Chicken Sauce is a delicious, easy, healthy chicken recipe. Cooked low and slow, it’s paleo, Whole30 & perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is something everyone will love! Hearty and delicious, you can also make it in your instant pot with this pressure cooker chicken stew.
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is ridiculously easy and yummy. This is great for those days where you just don’t feel like cooking anything fancy!
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is great for tacos, served over cauliflower rice, and meal prep friendly.
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in your slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stove. Great for tacos or with rice!
Whole30 Chicken Soup Recipes
We LOVE eating soup on a Whole30 – they’re easy, comforting, and filling (you can check out our 25 Healthy Soup Recipes if you’re looking for other soup recipes to make!). Here are some of our favorite Whole30 chicken soup recipes.
The base of any good soup is a great chicken broth!
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is in my opinion, one of the most delicious soups… EVER. It’s rich, creamy, and cozy all while being totally paleo/Whole30 friendly!
Paleo Chicken Soup is the Whole30 version of chicken ‘noodle’ soup. Filled with zoodles and veggies!
Lemon Chicken Soup is a favorite at our house. Similar to classic chicken noodle soup, with a little zip of lemon added!
Buffalo Chicken Soup is one of those ‘OMG this can’t be Whole30 because it’s too good’ recipes.
Whole30 Oven Roasted Chicken Recipes
Oven-Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts that are so juicy and delicious and the perfect protein for dinner or meal prep!
Pecan Crusted Chicken are Whole30 chicken cutlets that you’ll absolutely love!
Whole Roasted Chicken is great if you want to learn how to roast a chicken in the oven for the perfect easy dinner. Made with a few ingredients, this meal is paleo, gluten free, and Whole30 friendly.
Orange 5 Spice Chicken Thighs are so yummy. The orange + spice combo is delicious!
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Red Onion, Tomatoes & Herbs is a simple, tasty dinner everyone will love!
Spicy Lime Chicken is a must try! Flavorful, easy, and quick to make!
Roasted Chicken Breasts are a great basic roasted chicken breast recipe.
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs are a budget friendly, delicious chicken dinner!
Whole30 Grilled Chicken Recipes
BBQ Chicken Breast is delicious and simple to make! Learn how to make BBQ chicken that stays juicy and tastes amazing!
Easy Greek Chicken Kabobs are healthy, paleo, whole30 & delicious! Learn how to make the best marinade for grilled greek chicken.
Grilled Pineapple Chicken is sweet, tender, and perfect for dinner. With a quick and flavorful marinade using canned pineapple juice, it’s a healthy gluten free and paleo meal that cooks up quickly.
Smoked Jerk Chicken Recipe is juicy and delicious with a perfect sweet and spicy flavor. The jerk marinade is made up of plenty of fresh ingredients, it will quickly become a family favorite!
Love chicken? If so – here are some of our other favorite healthy chicken recipes!
Looking for other Whole30 Resources? Check these out!
Whole30 Shopping Lists:
- Whole30 Target Shopping List
- The Best Whole30 ALDI Shopping List
- The Best Whole 30 Trader Joe’s Shopping List
- The Best Whole30 Costco Shopping List
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Whole30 Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts about 2 larger breasts
- 1 cup celery 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup carrot 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 cups yukon gold potatoes peeled+ cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup yukon gold potatoes peeled+ cut into quarters so that you can remove them at the end
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 cups chicken broth or bone broth- low sodium!
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons parsley for garnish
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk/ other dairy free milk
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to regular sauté function. Add olive oil to the pot. Lightly sear the chicken breasts on each side about 2 minutes. Remove the breasts to a plate and set aside. The chicken will not be cooked through, but this is ok.
- Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly translucent. Add in small cut potatoes + stir.
- Lay the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable/small potato mixture. Add large potato quarters on top of chicken. Pour in broth.
- Turn the Instant Pot to High Pressure (manual on older models), sealing and cook for 9 minutes. Allow it to natural release for 5 minutes. Manually release the rest of the pressure after 5 minutes.
- Remove the large potato pieces + chicken breasts.
- Place large potato quarters, almond milk + 1/2 cup of broth *from the pot* (a few ladels full!) into a blender until smooth. Add back into the pot
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and shred. Put the chicken back into the pot.
- Stir together until combined and smooth. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Crockpot Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan on the stove. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly translucent. (This step is optional, but recommended!)
- Layer raw chicken, cooked vegetables, and potatoes in the crockpot. Add broth. Cover + set to low for 6 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the large potato pieces + chicken breasts.
- Place large potato quarters, almond milk + 1/2 cup of broth *from the pot* (a few ladels full!) into a blender until smooth. Add back into the pot.
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and shred. Put the chicken back into the pot.
- Stir everything together until combined and smooth. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Stovetop Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot on the stove. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly translucent.
- Add raw chicken, potatoes and broth in the pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes
- Once cooked, remove the large potato pieces + chicken breasts.
- Place large potato quarters, almond milk + 1/2 cup of broth *from the pot* (a few ladels full!) into a blender until smooth. Add back into the pot.
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and shred. Put the chicken back into the pot.
- Stir everything together until combined and smooth. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Suzanne says
Thanks for these recipes. We eat A LOT of chicken, so I’m always looking for new ways to make it yummy! I’ll definitely be preparing many of these.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Awesome!! Hope these are helpful for you and your family, Suzanne!
Andy Bishop says
Thanks for all the chicken recipes. I can’t wait to go through the list one by one.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Andy! Hope you love them!