50+ Chicken Breast Recipes (Healthy!)

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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So many Easy Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes to try!

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 to Make 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!

Greek Shredded Chicken is an easy high protein dinner you can make in one pot! Loaded with flavor, this chicken is great in pitas or on a salad!

Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe! Made with no condensed cream of chicken soup, this is an easy, healthy dinner everyone will love!

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!

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe! Use this shredded chicken on sliders, nachos or in quesadillas for a delicious dinner!

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!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos! Let your slow cooker do the work for dinner tonight and enjoy delicious shredded chicken tacos!

Chicken Wild Rice Soup is simply the best! Loaded with chicken and veggies and done in under an hour! Easy 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 (Low Calorie!)

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!

Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets are so delicious. Skip the frying and try Italian chicken cutlets in the oven for a yummy dinner!

Baked Chicken Caprese Recipe everyone will love! Chicken is stuffed with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil for the perfect easy dinner!

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!

Healthy 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! 

Everything Bagel Chicken Salad is a MUST make. Savory and delicious this chicken salad is made without mayo and is high protein!

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad! Romaine lettuce gets tossed with tender chicken, healthy Caesar dressing & homemade croutons.

Best Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe! This Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad is easy to make & loaded with tons of toppings and balsamic dressing.

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 Meals to Make with Chicken Breast

We love one pan healthy chicken recipes! Anything where we can make in only one pan is awesome!

Broccoli Cheddar Orzo with Chicken is an easy one pot meal that your whole family will love. Secretly healthy, high protein and super cheesy!

Chicken Broccoli and Rice is an easy, one pot skillet meal you’ll love! Done in under 45 minutes, this is perfect for a quick dinner!

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!

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is so easy to make! Loaded with tender chicken and veggies – this is the perfect one pot meal!

Chicken Scarpariello is easy, hearty, and delicious. Packed with peppers and onions for tons of flavor!

Healthy Lemon Artichoke Chicken is an easy, healthy one pan dinner the whole family will love! Serve it over pasta or rice!

Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe! Bucatini and chicken are tossed in a creamy lemon sauce that is cheesy, delicious and secretly healthy!

Best Chicken Marsala Recipe! This easy chicken marsala is healthy, delicious and simple to make – the perfect weeknight dinner!

Chicken Pesto Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner you’ll love. Packed with broccolini, tomatoes and pesto – it’s healthy and delicious!

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.

Greek Spaghetti is a quick and simple dinner you can make in under an hour. This Mediterranean pasta is loaded with flavor and delicious!

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!

Simple Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes: Grilled

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!

Chicken Pastina Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious.

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!

If you’re looking for other chicken recipes – check out these Whole30 Chicken Recipes!