White meat chicken breasts don't have to be bland, despite the fact that they're naturally lean, with little fat compared to dark meat. Each of these flavorful, healthy chicken breast recipes has less than 450 calories and more than 15 grams of protein—plus, we're keeping an eye on good fat sources, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You'll find fresh chicken stir-fry recipes, healthy breaded chicken breasts, healthy baked chicken breast creations, skillet dinner winners, and many more tasty, healthy chicken breast recipes that your whole family will adore.
Grilled Chicken and Cherry Salad
Juicy fresh cherries, cool and crunchy vegetables, salty sunflower seeds—summer tastes like this healthy chicken breast recipe. With less than 250 calories, this best-served-chilled dish has just enough mayo in the dressing to round out the tart citrus and vinegar elements and to give a nod to the nostalgic summer break recipe of picnic chicken salad.
Test Kitchen Tip: Don't want to (or don't have time to) grill chicken yourself? Opt for a rotisserie chicken to get a head start.
Turmeric-Ginger Marinated Chicken
This grilled chicken recipe goes international thanks to a spice blend of fresh turmeric and ginger—two potent anti-inflammatory ingredients—plus coriander seeds. Gut-friendly (and delicious!) Greek yogurt is the marinade base that helps those flavors soak into the meat. Make this protein-packed, healthy chicken breast recipe a meal by serving it over basmati rice.
Chicken and Vegetable Sauté
Chicken and veggies have never looked or tasted better. Cut chicken breasts into strips, then stir up this vibrant, healthy chicken breast recipe in 30 minutes. Great Northern beans add even more protein, so this healthy chicken breast recipe clocks in at 43 grams. That makes it one of the most protein-packed dishes we've ever developed.
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken with Fingerlings
We'll never pass up a meal of meat and potatoes—especially one ready in 30 minutes and that clocks in at just 255 calories. Sprinkle on a little extra thyme before serving this healthy chicken breast recipe. We'd be willing to wager everyone will come back for seconds of this high-protein, low-calorie dinner.
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Balsamic vinegar, with its hallmark dark color, syrupy body, and slight sweetness, infuses this healthy, boneless, skinless chicken breast recipe with loads of flavor without adding fat and hardly any calories. Your favorite homemade or bottled Italian dressing joins the party with the chicken breast tenderloins. For a side and supper in one (for less than 275 calories), toss in asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes near the end of the prep time.
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Almond-Crusted Chicken
Coat chicken breasts in almonds and panko bread crumbs for the crunchiest pan-fried coating ever. (We bet this healthy chicken breast recipe would be a hit cooked in the air fryer, too!) If you stick with the skillet method, add fresh spinach to the pan once the chicken cooks for a quick veggie side.
Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole
On those nights when you can't decide between a simple healthy baked chicken breast recipe or taco night, we say, "Choose both!" Make your own tomatillo salsa for this healthy chicken casserole to control the sodium content and give it a pop of fresh flavor. A dollop of light sour cream is just enough to balance the nice amount of spice.
Test Kitchen Tip: To trim down on the day of prep time, assemble this 8-serving chicken casserole up to 24 hours ahead, then refrigerate until you're ready to bake and dig in.
Sweet Potato, Chicken, and Spinach in Browned Butter
Summer squash isn't the only vegetable that should be able to take a spin in the spiralizer. Swoodles, or sweet potato noodles, meet piles of fresh spinach and apples in the foundation for this healthy chicken breast recipe. A little sweet, nutty browned butter helps the nutrient-packed skillet dinner taste like a dish on a restaurant menu.
Korean-Style Chili-Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Allow us to introduce one of the best healthy chicken breast recipes for those who like their entrée to pack a pleasantly spicy kick. This healthy chicken stir-fry gets its sweet-hot character from Asian chili-garlic sauce and brown sugar. Top it off with an easy, tangy pickled vegetable medley for a colorful flavor explosion.
Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
A little feta cheese goes a long way to amp up the flavor and adds a lovely salty quality to any dish. (This fact is fantastic for both the financial and fat and calorie budget.) Top fresh vinaigrette-dressed greens with this stuffed healthy chicken breast recipe for a weeknight dinner winner that's just 168 calories. Those low calories mean it's perfect for a side of warm sourdough bread if you ask us.
Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts
If you're looking for a foolproof healthy chicken breast recipe, put this fan-favorite 30-minute meal at the top of your list. This 258-calorie main dish has hundreds of five-star reviews for good reasons: its 30-minute prep, a handful of refrigerator and pantry staple ingredients, and one skillet cooking. Oh yes, it's delicious, too. Roast fresh asparagus spears or any other seasonal veggie to pair with it.
Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini
Score your daily dose of vegetables once you add this healthy chicken breast recipe to the menu. Half of a zucchini per serving adds plenty of fiber and potassium with very few calories. "The flavors were well-balanced, chicken was tender, and zucchini had a nice roasted finish," one BH&G fan says in her five-star review.
Greek Oregano Chicken with Spinach, Orzo, and Grape Tomatoes
This Mediterranean-inspired healthy chicken breast recipe is a simple dish that's a touch over 400 calories, but it already includes your veggies and pasta. No other sides—or effort—are needed. Lemon peel and juice punch up flavor without adding sodium or fat.
Chicken Taco Casserole
Dish up this simple, healthy chicken breast recipe for a complete picky eater-friendly meal that sneaks in nutrient-rich spinach and bell peppers. Shh..we won't tell! What we will happily discuss, though, is the 196-calorie total, which saves plenty of room to end the meal with a healthy dessert.
Test Kitchen Tip: Save a little money by cutting whole chicken breast halves into strips yourself instead of getting a package of chicken breast stir-fry strips.
Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
A cozy chicken casserole doesn't often pack in this many veggies—or this much protein (29 grams). Enjoy this classic, crowd-pleasing, healthy chicken breast recipe on its own or with a side salad. Spoon the saucy casserole over steamed cauliflower rice or broccoli spears for a bonus nutrition boost.
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