34 Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes (Quick & Easy)

Looking for a chicken dinner recipe is that is healthy and tasty without being hard to make? Whether you’re searching for the perfect chicken casserole recipe, a healthy chicken soup recipe, or a simple chicken sheet pan dinner this handy chicken recipe selection has just what you’re looking for. Ready for some great menu ideas? Check out these must-try healthy chicken dinner recipes to rethink your meals rotation!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Mar 21, 2026

1. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Honey garlic chicken bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Make it all in one skillet and let the flavors blow your mind!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake

This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so easy to make for Quick Healthy Dinner. A guaranteed hit for tonight !
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Blackened Chicken Salad

This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - Salad with chicken is the simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Cajun Chicken Bites (10-Minute)

These pan-seared chicken bites pack so much flavor. The perfect chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Try our juicy oven baked chicken recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)

Our one pot chicken and vegetables recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its amazing flavor! Super easy to make, this chicken breast and vegetables recipe is also excellent for meal prep.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus

This chicken bites and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime. So much flavor and so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

This avocado chicken salad recipe is light, flavorful, and easy to make - Perfect Healthy salad recipe for your next barbecue or potluck!
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Asado Chicken Breast with Sauteed Lemon Zucchini

Delicious Asado chicken breast recipe is a winner for dinnertime! Forget dry chicken: Boneless chicken breasts are marinated then grilled and served with sauteed lemon zucchini.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs and Asparagus

This air fryer chicken thighs recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

These baked garlic butter chicken foil packets are just so easy and so delicious!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Give this tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe a try anytime you are craving comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

These Instant Pot lemon garlic chicken breasts are ready in 30 minutes - Perfect for busy weeknights!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Easy Chicken Fajitas

This easy chicken fajitas is on the table in 20 minutes or less, perfect for busy nights!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Chicken Stir Fry Noodles (15-Minute )

This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage

This chicken egg roll bowl recipe is super easy to make, and so nourishing. All of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, without the carbs!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

This easy chicken stir-fry recipe packed with fresh vegetables is the ultimate weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

This Instant Pot teriyaki chicken recipe will please even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Chicken Tortellini Soup with Vegetables

This chicken tortellini soup warms you up from the inside. It's quick and easy to make, perfect for those busy weeknights!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This garlic mushroom chicken thighs recipe make the perfect dinner for a hungry crowd!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Garlic Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Quick, Healthy dinner with Garlic Butter chicken and cauliflower rice — The ultimate gluten free/low carb dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Asado Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Garlic Spinach

This Asado chicken breasts recipe with spinach is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even for meal prep. You'll love the flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Citrusy, sweet, spicy, and savory all in one, the salsa that goes with grilled chicken will steal the show. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs

Perfect chicken recipe for a quick and healthy dinner
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet

These easy and succulent paprika chicken thighs take only 25 minutes and are so addicting!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

The best chicken tenders recipe ever! You'll make this chicken tenders recipe with green beans recipe at least once a week when you realize how much everyone loves it!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies

This sheet-pan chicken recipe is nourishing, nutritious and crazy delicious!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Garlic Butter Chicken with Pineapple

This pineapple chicken is so tender and juicy bursting with savory sweet flavor!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts with Green Beans

These pan-seared chicken breasts need less than 30 minutes to make from scratch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Garlic Lime Chicken Tenders and Quinoa

This garlic lime chicken tenders is delicious, easy and perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

This chicken recipe is a winning dish for a weeknight dinner for two!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Grilled Chicken with Chili Lime Sauce

This is the perfect Grilled chicken recipe for your Summer cookouts.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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