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    30 Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes

    Published: Mar 21, 2018 · Modified: Mar 31, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1 Comment

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    No more boring chicken breast recipes! This collection of healthy chicken breast recipes will make you fall in love with this lean protein all over again.
    30 Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes - Fantastic ideas for any night of the week!

    There's nothing like a list of scrumptious chicken breast recipes to get you excited about healthy cooking! For awhile, I completely avoided boneless, skinless chicken breast recipes and opted for chicken thighs, pork, shrimp, salmon. Too many bad experiences with overcooked, dry chicken left me disillusioned with the lean protein. But dry and overcooked doesn't need to be the name of the game! And these easy chicken breast dinner ideas prove that.

    One of my favorite meal prep tricks is to poach chicken breasts on Sunday, shred the meat and keep it on hand either in the fridge or freezer for quick and easy meals. For example, my Thai Chicken Salad comes together in just 15 minutes!

    The key to tender, juicy chicken breasts? Well, it's as simple as not overcooking them. But then that begs the question...

    How do you know when chicken is done?

    • The internal temperature of chicken should be 165 degrees F. For chicken breasts or thighs, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. If there is a bone, be sure that the thermometer isn't touching it, otherwise you'll get an incorrect reading.
    • When you poke chicken, the juices should be clear. If they're still light pink, cook the chicken longer.
    • What about cutting into the chicken? Yes, this is an option and is one of the easiest ways to see if the chicken is cooked through. However, cutting into the chicken releases a lot of the juices. Particularly with chicken breasts, you want to retain as many of those juices as possible!
    • Shrinkage! Chicken can often looked down on the outside - perfect grill marks, browned crust - but can still be undercooked. When meat cooks, it starts to shrink. If the piece of chicken is still the same size as when you starting cooking it, more cooking time is likely necessary.

    I never want you to serve underdone chicken, but take care to avoid cooking it those extra few minutes, when the meat turns from juicy to dry.

    Let's dive into these easy healthy chicken breast recipes!

    Chicken Breast Recipes

    Thai Chicken Salad Recipe…It’s virtually impossible to stop eating this delicious, healthy salad! 236 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Thai Chicken Salad by Cookin' Canuck

    Chicken Marsala by Lexi's Clean Kitchen
    Chicken Marsala by Lexi's Clean Kitchen


    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala by Ambitious Kitchen

    Use your Instant Pot to make this easy, delicious Chicken Stew with Farro. Stovetop instructions also included. 336 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro by Cookin' Canuck

    Bruschetta Chicken over Pesto Cauliflower Mash by Meals, Heels and Cocktails
    Bruschetta Chicken over Pesto Cauliflower Mash by Meals, Heels & Cocktails

    20 minute meal! These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are topped with a light blue cheese yogurt sauce. An easy weeknight dinner recipe! 239 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Cookin' Canuck

    Easy Chicken Piccata by A Cedar Spoon
    Easy Chicken Piccata by A Cedar Spoon

    Jalapeno Mango Chicken Skillet by Running to the Kitchen
    Jalapeno Mango Chicken Skillet by Running to the Kitchen

    One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken and Spinach
    One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach by Cookin' Canuck

    Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken by Unsophisticook
    Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken by Unsophisticook

    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken by Foolproof Living
    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken by Foolproof Living

    Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash
    Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash by Cookin' Canuck

    Caribbean Chicken Bowls with Grilled Plantains by Food Faith Fitness
    Caribbean Chicken Bowls with Grilled Plantains by Food Faith Fitness


    Parmesan Herb Chicken, Mushroom & Orzo Skillet by Spoonful of Flavor

    Rice Noodles with Chicken, Asparagus and Soy Ginger Sauce
    Rice Noodles with Chicken, Asparagus and Soy Ginger Sauce by Cookin' Canuck

    Green Bean Chicken Skillet by Julie's Eats and Treats
    Green Bean Chicken Skillet by Julie's Eats & Treats

    Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Skewers by Culinary Ginger
    Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Skewers by Culinary Ginger

    Toss these Caprese Chicken Foil Packets in the oven or on the grill for an easy dinner. Great for camping! 307 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Caprese Chicken Foil Packets by Cookin' Canuck

    Summer Peach-Basil Grilled Chicken by Cooking on the Weekends
    Summer Peach-Basil Grilled Chicken by Cooking on the Weekends

    Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Roast Broccoli by Whole and Heavenly Oven
    Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken & Roast Broccoli by Whole & Heavenly Oven

    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes
    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans & Tomatoes by Cookin' Canuck

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew by Sweet Peas and Saffron
    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew by Sweet Peas & Saffron

    Caesar Grilled Chicken Breasts by Gimme Some Grilling
    Caesar Grilled Chicken Breasts by Gimme Some Grilling

    Caldo de Pollo (Homemade Chicken Soup) by Muy Bueno
    Caldo de Pollo (Homemade Chicken Soup) by Muy Bueno

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Rosemary, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Honey-Balsamic by Two Healthy Kitchen
    Sheet Pan Chicken & Potatoes with Rosemary, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Honey-Balsamic by Two Healthy Kitchens

    Impress your guests with these surprisingly easy Grilled Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts! 284 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Grilled Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts by Cookin' Canuck

    Rosemary Skewered Pistachio Encrusted Chicken by Bell'alimento
    Rosemary Skewered Pistachio Encrusted Chicken by Bell'alimento

    Healthy Chicken and Biscuits by Big Bear's Wife
    Healthy Chicken & Biscuits by Big Bear's Wife

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Verde From Frozen by Or Whatever You Do
    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Verde From Frozen by Or Whatever You Do

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      1. Aysegul Sanford

        March 21, 2018 at 2:53 pm

        What a great and helpful recipe round up. So much inspiration here.
        Thank you so much for including my recipe in your beautiful blog.
        Sharing with my audience now.
        Thanks again Dara.

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