Quick & Healthy Chicken Recipes

With a cool mix of mint, cucumber, green onion, and yogurt for its sauce, this chicken dish is refreshing and tasty.

When you want to add something special to dinner, peel and quarter some shallots and toss them into a pan with boneless chicken breast halves. The sweet, caramelized flavor of the shallots adds a pleasing dimension to this super-simple recipe.

Skip the bottled barbecue sauce and whip up your own savory, low-calorie creation for this sandwich. Mix shredded chicken into the sauce, then dish it out on whole wheat hamburger buns for a healthy alternative that's high in protein.

When you crave a little Southwestern flair, add some zing to chicken strips with black beans, salsa, zucchini, and corn. Wrap it all up in a warm whole wheat tortilla or enjoy it all on its own.

A whole wheat pita round makes a delicious crust for this chicken and vegetable pizza. Bake the rounds before adding the peanut sauce and toppings for a crisp crunch.

Mango chutney, chili garlic sauce, and fresh ginger give this Asian-inspired dish irresistible spicy-sweet flavor.

Top juicy chicken breasts and sweet pear halves with a zippy sauce made from yogurt, Roquefort cheese, chives, onion, and white pepper.

A fat-free sour cream and mushroom sauce makes this low-fat chicken dish extra rich.

Fresh cilantro brightens this healthy chicken dish, while honey-roasted peanuts lend a delightful crunch.

Chicken, peas, mayonnaise, red pepper, and bottled mango chutney are stirred into flavorful couscous to create this simple 15-minute meal.

Coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and paprika give orange juice-marinated chicken breasts a hint of Moroccan flavor.

A bubbly sauce of citrus juice and herbs adds delicious flavor (without all the fat and calories) to sauteed chicken breasts.

A tangy cranberry sauce turns roasted chicken into a delicious and healthy supper. Serve it with brown rice.

Quinoa, a tiny beadlike grain, gives this chicken and butternut squash soup a slight crunch. Serve it with whole wheat crackers.

Filled with hearty white kidney beans, plum tomatoes, and shredded chicken, this parsley-flavored pasta dish makes a delicious and good-for-you supper.

Brimming with tender chicken and white kidney beans, this fiery slow-cooker favorite owes its bold flavor to a zesty mix of cumin, oregano, garlic, and chile peppers.

Antioxidant-rich kale combines with red lentils, chicken, carrots, and juicy tomatoes to make this beautiful soup. Pungent garlic adds bold flavor.

Here's a great solution for hectic weeknights: Combine chicken, brown rice, peas, almonds, and your favorite bottled stir-fry sauce and bake for 10 minutes.

A blend of crushed red pepper and Asian-style sesame-ginger dressing adds a delicious kick to this simple chicken dinner. Honey-roasted peanuts add crunch.

Orange juice, rice vinegar, and sesame oil flavor this light Asian-inspired chicken salad. Crunchy veggies and toasted sesame seeds complete the lively combination.

The next time you're tempted to get takeout, whip up this low-fat chicken stir-fry made with Chinese egg noodles and a medley of red sweet peppers, snow pea pods, and protein-rich nuts. Add garlic to a bottle of stir-fry sauce to pull this dish together in less than 30 minutes.

Red, yellow, and green sweet peppers give chicken strips a colorful twist in this quick-to-fix fajita favorite. Served in a whole wheat tortilla with a sprinkling of cheese and an easy-to-make salsa, these low-fat wraps have loads of flavor.