The best list of Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes! No boring chicken dinners here- only easy, healthy chicken recipes for weight loss. Most of these recipes use only a few ingredients and can be made for two or a family in a crockpot, instant pot or on the stove!
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IDK about you.. but we LOVE chicken. It’s my favorite protein to cook with. I think it gets a really bad reputation, because it’s easy to cook it the wrong way. That’s why I’ve rounded up these healthy chicken recipes for you!
I’ve included a variety of easy chicken recipes for you below. Some are made on a sheet pan, others in the crockpot / instant pot.
Regardless of which cooking method you choose, all of these chicken recipes are delicious. You can make them for lunch/dinner or meal prep them for the week ahead!
We also have an entire post all about Cheap Healthy Meals and 30 Minute Dinners!
If you are looking for something to pair with these dishes, check out these Healthy Side Dishes!
Crockpot Meals with Chicken Breast
We love our crockpot so much that we even have a whole blog post with 45 Healthy Crockpot Recipes AND Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes! These healthy crockpot chicken recipes are delicious and easy!
Chicken Vegetable Soup is loaded with veggies and packed with protein and can be made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on your stove!
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas take only 10 minutes of prep and 8 ingredients for a protein and veggie packed dinner that your family will love!
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables! Check out our Instant Pot Chicken Stew too!
Rosemary Chicken Sauce is a delicious, easy, healthy chicken recipe. Cooked low and slow, it’s paleo, Whole30 & perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe using only 4 ingredients! If you want juicy, perfectly cooked chicken-this healthy slow cooker recipe is for you! Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten Free!
White Bean Chicken Chili is great in the crockpot, instant pot or on the stove for a delicious, protein packed dinner!
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is one of our favorite dinners. A classic that is so delicious!
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is simply the best! Loaded with chicken and veggies and done in under an hour! Easy and delicious!
Red Chicken Chili Recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. Healthy and delicious!
Salsa Verde Chicken Instant Pot is so easy to make! Delicious and hearty – it’s great in tacos or on rice.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is paleo, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a crowd
Baked Chicken Breast Recipes for Dinner
Below you’ll find some of the best baked chicken breast recipes that we love. Some are a complete meal, others are a component to a meal. Check out our Spiralized Potatoes or Roasted Brussels Sprouts if you’re looking for a side to pair with these healthy chicken recipes!
Baked Chicken Tenders are a classic made healthier. You can make them with cut up chicken breasts. We love to serve them with Healthy Baked French Fries!
Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe that you’ll love! Learn how to make the Best Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs for a healthy, delicious dinner!
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is perfect for a quick lunch or meal prepping for a healthy dinner. Loaded with bacon, avocado, and tomatoes.
Easy Greek Chicken Thighs Recipe is the perfect meal! Made with simple ingredients, this sheet pan chicken thigh dinner is yummy & healthy!
Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts that are so juicy and delicious and the perfect protein for dinner or meal prep!
Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is so easy to make! Perfectly crispy, coated with a delicious sauce and cheese for a healthy dinner!
Lemon Chicken Marinade is great for grilling or baking in the oven! This chicken marinade is quick to make with basic ingredients.
Healthy Maple Mustard Chicken is one of my favorite one pan dinners. We eat this almost once a week!
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs are a perfect quick meal! We sub chicken breasts for thighs all the time. Made with only 10 simple ingredients, it’s absolutely delicious, paleo + whole30.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Dinner is another easy one pan meal. You can also make it in your instant pot or in the crockpot.
Pecan Crusted Chicken are a yummy, crunchy chicken recipe that we love. You can make chicken tenders with this breading too!
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious, lighter version of your favorite appetizer! Easy, gluten free, keto & loaded with flavor – you’ll love it! There is no cream cheese in this recipe (you don’t need it!)
Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes for Salad
Chicken salad is super easy to make healthier. We love these options that are both flavorful and good for you!
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy meal. Made with no mayo, high in protein, low fat and low carb. Great for weight loss, easy & yummy! Keep it keto with no fruit, or make it with apples!
Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe! Easy to make and healthy, learn how to make buffalo chicken salad for a delicious, quick meal!
Jalapeño Pepper Chicken Salad is a flavorful, keto-friendly, and Whole30-compliant meal option that puts a fun spin on traditional jalapeño poppers!
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Tahini Ranch Dressing is the perfect combination of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and cool crisp veggies. Great to meal prep for a busy week or a quick and easy dinner option that will take you less than 30 minutes to whip up.
One Pan Chicken Breast Dinner Ideas
We love one pan healthy chicken recipes! Anything where we can make in only one pan is awesome!
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is the perfect light dinner. Learn how to make chicken pot pie in under an hour for a delicious meal!
Healthy Lemon Artichoke Chicken is an easy, healthy one pan dinner the whole family will love! Serve it over pasta or rice!
Best Chicken Marsala Recipe! This easy chicken marsala is healthy, delicious and simple to make – the perfect weeknight dinner!
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is the perfect quick, one pot dinner. It’s done in under 30 minutes.
Pesto Chicken Zoodles are a delicious, simple dinner. Paleo and gluten free, this easy dinner comes together in under 30 minutes! Check out this nut free pesto recipe.
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free – it’s simple to make & better than takeout!
Chicken Fajita Casserole is made in one pan with only a few ingredients. A healthy, quick and delicious dinner.
Healthy Orange Chicken is paleo, gluten free + delicious – it’s one of the best healthy chicken recipes! Made with just a few ingredients, it’s tasty and easy to make!
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is an easy and delicious dinner! Made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor and done in under 30 minutes!
Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake is an easy, healthy dinner. Dairy free, paleo & made with only a few ingredients. It’s simple & delicious!
Whole30 Chicken Fajitas are the perfect healthy, low carb dinner. Keto, gluten free, and made in under 30 minutes – you’ll love this tasty meal!
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken uses only 4 ingredients and is so simple to make! You can even cook from frozen for a healthy meal prep recipe!
Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles are an easy, healthy weeknight dinner. Made with only 10 ingredients, gluten free, paleo, low carb + so delicious!
Healthy Chicken Pad Thai is a healthier version of a classic takeout dish. Packed with veggies, chicken and brown rice noodles.
Healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken is made gluten free and without pineapple! Paleo, Whole30 and done in under an hour.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is healthy and delicious. Gluten free and easily modified for a paleo/keto friendly dinner.
Cashew Chicken Recipe that is so easy to make! Learn how to make chicken with cashew nuts for a quick, healthy dinner in under an hour!
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the best healthy dinner! This One Pot Pasta Recipe is delicious, quick to make and loaded with flavor!
Instant Pot Orange Chicken is so delicious. Made in the pressure cooker, this healthy dinner is easy and delicious! Better than Panda Express!
Paleo Mongolian Chicken is based on the classic Chinese takeout dish but is free of gluten, grains, MSG and refined sugar.
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Chicken is made with fresh garlic, cajun seasoning, butter, and lots of fresh herbs! The ultimate easy and healthy dinner recipe.
Pomegranate Skillet Chicken easily comes together in ONE single pan with minimal ingredients! This succulently tender and juicy chicken is just as perfect for entertaining as it is for a quick weeknight meal!
Casserole Chicken Breast Recipes for Dinner
Chicken and Rice Casserole is easy and healthy! Made with broccoli and no condensed soup – this is the best dinner made in one pan! Low fat, low salt, dairy free and delicious!
The Best Buffalo Chicken Casserole is made with simple ingredients like potatoes & chicken in under an hour for an easy dinner. Quick, simple and delicious.
Mexican Chicken Casserole is so easy to make. Perfect for a simple one pan dinner
Spaghetti Squash Casserole is SO easy and delicious. Simple ingredients get baked in the oven for a quick meal everyone will love!
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a yummy low carb chicken recipe. Perfect for a healthy dinner!
Grilled Chicken Breast Meals
If you’ve ever made grilled chicken – it might have wound up dry and flavorless.. these grilled chicken recipes are perfectly marinated so that you can avoid that! Simple and yummy!
Balsamic Grilled Chicken is perfect for summer grilling. Paleo, gluten free, and easy to make – you’ll love this healthy marinade!
BBQ Chicken Breasts are delicious and simple to make! Learn how to make BBQ chicken that stays juicy and tastes amazing!
Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect summer side dish or dinner. A Mediterranean pasta salad with chicken that is healthy and delicious!
Pineapple Grilled Chicken is delicious and easy to make! A simple Hawaiian Chicken recipe that’s healthy and tasty!
5 Healthy Chicken Marinades are quick, easy and made with minimal ingredients – they’re paleo, keto, Whole30 and delicious!
Teriyaki Chicken gets grilled to perfection for a healthy, easy dinner! Perfectly sweet and tangy!
Greek Chicken Kabobs Recipe is healthy, paleo, whole30 & delicious! Learn how to make the best marinade for grilled greek chicken.
Spicy Honey Citrus Chicken is the perfect healthy grilling recipe! Made with simple ingredients and full of flavor, this easy chicken marinade is delicious!
Rosemary Grilled Chicken is a delicious easy dinner!
Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes for Soup
There’s nothing better than chicken soup! These healthy chicken soup recipes are easy to make, loaded with veggies and so cozy!
Chicken Tortilla Soup you can make in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove! Authentic, healthy, delicious & quick!
Healthy Chicken Soup is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love!
Taco Soup with Chicken is so easy to make and can be made on the stove, in the instant pot, or crockpot.
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious!
Lemon Chicken Soup is a delicious, healthy Greek dinner. Easy to make in the instant pot or crockpot. Packed with veggies and keto, paleo & whole30.
Asian Chicken Soup is a healthy asian soup recipe you’ll love! Loaded with flavors from ginger, garlic, sesame & more! Make it spicy or mild!
Pumpkin Chicken Chili is a delicious healthy chili recipe. Made with a few ingredients, Whole30 friendly & easy to make in the slow cooker or instant pot!
Chicken Quinoa Soup is a super hearty chicken soup recipe. Loaded with quinoa, beans and veggies!
Buffalo Chicken Soup is easy to make, healthy and delicious – you won’t believe it’s dairy free!
Chicken Breast Recipe FAQs
All of these recipes are healthy, but my favorite way to cook chicken is pan seared with a little bit of oil and seasonings. We also like to use chicken in veggie loaded soups or salads!
Marinating, seasoning, and adding other ingredients (veggies, broth, some healthy fats, etc) can help your chicken breasts both taste good and stay healthy!
We like to buy organic, free range chicken breast. We buy all of our chicken from ButcherBox. I think it is hands down the best chicken. It is so tender, juicy and has barely any fat on it! If you want to try ButcherBox – click here and check out this deal!
Pretty much anything! Soups, sauces, shredded, fajitas, pan seared.. there are recipes for everything here!
Yes! Chicken breast is great for weight loss. Chicken breasts are low in fat /calories while being high in protein. Great for weight loss!
The best way to cook chicken without drying it out is to cook it on a lower temperature. Rather than cooking at very high heat, it’s better to cook chicken a little bit lower and slower.
Chicken breasts are very versatile. They’re best when cooked in a crockpot to help maintain their moisture.
If you’re looking for other chicken recipes – check out these Whole30 Chicken Recipes!
Other healthy dinner recipes:
Looking for other easy meals? Check out these 40+ Healthy Dinner Recipes. Click here to grab our free healthy 30 minute dinners cookbook.
Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe: 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.
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