In this post are 17 chicken recipes for dinner that are quick, easy, and healthy. This comes after we talked about if chicken is good for you, really last week.
In that post, we answered these questions:
Do I even need to eat chicken?
Is there a specific type I should buy?
What about organic, grass-fed, cage-free chickens?
Are there healthy ways to cook chicken?
Is there anything I need to know about Salmonella?
If you want to get an Integrative Dietitian’s answers to these questions, make sure to check out the post here.
It’s great that chicken is good for you, but what are some healthy chicken recipes you can make?
Great question! Below are several healthy, quick, and easy chicken recipes for dinner that you can easily reference.
So, if you are bored of eating chicken or want to eat healthier chicken meals, here are 17 chicken recipes for dinner for you…
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Joyful Healthy Eats has a flavorful and colorful chicken recipe that won’t disappoint! This recipe is full of fresh and nutrient-rich ingredients. If you’re in the mood for something Tex-Mex, try this chicken recipe for dinner.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 27 minutes
https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-with-avocado-salsa
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Street Tacos
Another Mexican chicken recipe, Cooking Classy’s street tacos are quick, simple, and flavorful. If you ever need a fast dinner that’s got a lot of good nutrients, you have to try this chicken recipe one out.
Total Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes + 1-6 hours for marinating
https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-and-avocado-street-tacos
One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
To keep with the Mexican recipes, Recipe Tin Eats has a one-pot chicken recipe. This recipe isn’t as simple and has more ingredients than the two above, but it adds an extra punch of flavor and nutrients to this Mexican dish. Make sure you add this one to your list of family meals!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 55 minutes
https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-mexican-chicken-rice
Best Chicken Enchiladas Ever!
Ali from Gimme Some Oven has put together a chicken enchilada recipe that is sooo tasty! This is my family’s go-to when we’re craving enchiladas. It’s easy, fast, uses only 8 ingredients, and you can add whatever toppings you want.
If you decide to make this chicken recipe for dinner, take time to make Ali’s red enchilada sauce. You won’t regret it!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/best-chicken-enchiladas-ever
One Skillet Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Kaleigh from LivelyTable has a chicken enchilada quinoa recipe that is easy, healthy, and delicious. One pot meals are always a time-saver during the week. So, if you want a chicken recipe for dinner that will be easy, needs only 7 ingredients yet still nutrient-rich, check this one out!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
https://livelytable.com/one-skillet-chicken-enchilada-quinoa-bake
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Chipotle Lime Crema
Another Mexican dish, this fajita recipe by Jen from Carlsbad Cravings is quick, easy, and very nutrient-rich! One of the best parts is that you can prep this meal 1-2 days in advance. If the color doesn’t attract you to this recipe, the flavor will.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 10-15 minutes + marinating overnight
http://carlsbadcravings.com/chicken-fajitas-recipe
Chipotle Chicken Recipe (Copycat)
Meggan from Culinary Hill has created a recipe that tastes even better than the chicken you get at Chipotle. You can make a large batch of this chicken to put in almost any meal. It’s easy and quick to make, so you’ve got to try this chicken recipe out (especially you meal-preppers out there).
Total Prep and Cook Time: 50-60 minutes + at least 30 minutes for marinating
https://www.culinaryhill.com/chipotle-chicken
One Pot Spanish Chicken and Potatoes
If you love tomatoes, then this Spanish recipe by Lindsey from Pinch of Yum is for you. This is another one-pot meal to help simplify cooking during your busy week. If you try this chicken recipe for dinner, you won’t be disappointed!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes
https://pinchofyum.com/one-pot-spanish-chicken-potatoes
One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Another recipe for the tomato lovers, Jamielyn from I Heart Naptime has put together an easy, healthy, and delicious one-pan chicken recipe. This recipe uses only 5 ingredients plus whatever vegetables you want to add. Be sure to add this one to your recipe collection!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes
https://www.iheartnaptime.net/balsamic-chicken
Skillet Balsamic Garlic Chicken
Simple yet nutrient-rich, Cookies and Cups created a tasty and quick chicken recipe for weeknights. The mushrooms in this recipe are a great source of many nutrients, so this dish is definitely Dietitian-approved!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
https://cookiesandcups.com/skillet-balsamic-garlic-chicken
Middle Eastern-Inspired Herb and Garlic Chicken
For all of the Middle-Eastern food lovers out there, you will definitely want to try out this chicken recipe by Melissa at NYT Cooking. This recipe has needs a little more ingredients, but the flavor of this dish is completely worth it.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes + time for marinating
https://cooking.nytimes.com/middle-eastern-inspired-herb-and-garlic-chicken
Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma
Another recipe from NYT Cooking, this one is another flavor-packed chicken recipe for dinner. You’ll want to try this recipe when you want to explore different spices. I promise you won’t be disappointed with this healthy chicken recipe!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 46 minutes + time for marinating
https://cooking.nytimes.com/oven-roasted-chicken-shawarma
Greek Marinated Chicken
Beth from Budget Bytes has created this budget-friendly and tasty chicken recipe that you will love! This 9-ingredient dish is simple and can be paired with pretty much any side dish. You can even make a batch of this chicken for meal prepping.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes + time for marinating
https://www.budgetbytes.com/greek-marinated-chicken
Simple Lemon Paleo Chicken Recipe
If you’re Paleo (and even if you’re not), this healthy and simple chicken recipe by My Natural Family is for you. This recipe also puts a simple breading on the chicken. There’s just something so delicious about pairing lemon with chicken, and this recipe does not disappoint in that!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes + time for marinating
https://www.mynaturalfamily.com/quick-simple-pan-fried-gluten-free-lemon-chicken/
Sheet Pan Chicken and Roasted Harvest Vegetables
Another one-pan recipe, this one by Elaine from Flavour & Savor is easy and tasty. If you want to get creative, you can cut up what vegetables you have in your fridge to roast with the chicken. The apples paired with sweet potatoes in this chicken recipe make it one to keep going back to!
Total Prep and Cook Time: 50 minutes
https://www.flavourandsavour.com/sheet-pan-chicken-roasted-harvest-vegetables
7 One-Dish Chicken Dinners
If you still haven’t found chicken recipes for dinner that you like, check out Greatist’s list of 7 one-dish chicken dinners. You’ll find one dish on Greatist that I have on here (Mexican Chicken and Rice). But, if you’re looking for quick one-pan or pot meals to make, add this site to your bookmarks!
https://greatist.com/easy-chicken-recipes-one-dish-dinner-ideas
Before you go…
Did you find a chicken recipe you now want to make? Do you have a favorite go-to chicken recipe? Let me know in the comments below!