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    Chicken & Turkey

    This collection of lightened-up chicken recipes and turkey recipes includes everything from comforting soups and one-pot chicken recipes to holiday-worthy turkey recipes.

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    • Cooked turkey cutlets with parsley in a large ceramic skillet.
      Easy Turkey Cutlets in White Wine Sauce
    • Enchilada skillet meal with black beans in a large nonstick skillet.
      Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet Meal
    • 20 minute meal! These Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic option when you need a quick dinner recipe. 226 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
      Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    • Large turkey meatballs in a skillet with homemade tomato sauce.
      Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Cozy Casseroles

    • Greek Turkey, Rice and Feta Casserole...This healthy casserole is full of lean protein and whole grains. 270 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #weightwatchers #casserole
      Greek Turkey, Rice & Feta Casserole
    • Ground turkey and rice casserole in a blue casserole dish.
      Southwestern Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe
    • This ground turkey lasagna recipe is great for feeding a crowd! Pair it with a salad for a meal that everyone will love. 326 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP | Recipes | Lasagne | Healthy | For A Crowd | No Ricotta | Easy | Best #turkeylasagna #lasagnarecipes #foracrowd #smartpoints #pastarecipes #entertaining
      Best Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe
    • Turkey, zucchini and rice casserole in a blue baking dish.
      Easy Turkey, Zucchini & Rice Casserole

    One-Pot Meals

    • Chicken thighs, cooked quinoa, mushrooms and spinach in a black skillet.
      One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe
    • One pot meal in a skillet with chicken, quinoa, beans and vegetables.
      One Pot Southwest Chicken
    • Red curry with ground turkey and vegetables in a blue and white skillet.
      Red Curry with Ground Turkey

    Warming Soups

    • Chicken and Rice Soup is one of our favorite comfort meals and it comes together so easily in the Instant Pot! 241 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #instantpot #soup #cleaneating
      Chicken and Rice Soup {Instant Pot}
    • A pot full of chicken orzo soup, with a ladle scooping out a portion.
      Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
    • Turkey noodle soup in a white bowl, on a blue napkin.
      Instant Pot Turkey Soup (+Stovetop Directions)
    • My family LOVES this Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup recipe! And really, you can never have enough 30 minute recipes in your arsenal. 230 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP | Ground Turkey | Stovetop | Easy | Healthy | 30 Minute Meal | Recipes | Broth #tortellinisoup #30minutemeals #easydinnerrecipes #souprecipes #healthysoups #weightwatchers #smartpoints
      Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup {30 Minute Meal}
    More soup recipes =>

    Stews & Chilis

    • This healthy comfort food just can't be beat! Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Quinoa...330 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
      Hearty Chicken Stew Recipe with Butternut Squash & Quinoa
    • Two bowls with handles, filled with white chicken chili. Gray napkin and spoons on the side.
      Healthy White Chicken Chili Recipe
    • Ground turkey and bean chili in a small red bowl with handles
      Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe
    • Dig into this Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro for a dose of whole grains and lean protein. Stovetop instructions included. 336 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
      Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro {+ Stovetop Directions}

    Ground Turkey Recipes

    • Ground turkey tacos on a platter, topped with avocado slices, tomatoes and grated cheese.
      Ground Turkey Tacos
    • Scoop of shepherd's pie on a silver serving spoon. Casserole dish of shepherd's pie below.
      Indian-Inspired Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie
    • Stuffed portobello mushrooms are a great option for an easy dinner! Always a family favorite. 206 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #recipe #dinner #taco
      Turkey Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    • Ground turkey soup with black beans in a gray bowl.
      Southwest Ground Turkey Soup {Instant Pot}

    Holiday-Worthy

    • Roast Turkey with Herb Butter & Roasted Shallots Recipe
    • Holiday showstopper! Wrapped in prosciutto and served alongside roasted rosemary potatoes, this prosciutto wrapped stuffed turkey breast is beyond delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. 268 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP | Thanksgiving | Oven | Roll | With Stuffing | Tenderloin | Juicy
      Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast with Rosemary Potatoes
    • Roasted Chicken Recipe with Deep Onion-Garlic Gravy

    Chicken Breast Recipes

    • 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
    • Lemon slices, rosemary sprigs and raw chicken in a saucepan.
      How to Poach Chicken Breasts
    • Cooked chicken breast coated in herbs, on white plate with rice.
      Rosemary Oven Baked Chicken Breast
    • Shredded hoisin Instant Pot chicken breasts in a gray bowl, garnished with green onions.
      Hoisin Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

    Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks

    • Glzed grilled chicken thighs and parsley on parchment paper.
      Grilled Chicken Thighs with Sweet Chili Glaze
    • I've been making this Braised Herb Balsamic Chicken recipe for years and it's one of my family's favorite weekday meals! 285 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Chicken thighs | Stovetop | One Pan | One Pot | Easy | Recipes | Healthy | 30 Minute Meal | Dinner #chickenthighs #30minutemeal #dinnerideas #onepotmeals #onepanmeal #wwrecipes #smartpoints
      Braised Herb & Balsamic Chicken Recipe
    • Grilled chicken drumsticks, sprinkled with parsley on a white plate.
      Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Maple Dijon & Chili Sauce
    • The glaze on these Honey Balsamic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is to die for! A quick and easy chicken recipe with tons of flavor. 276 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP | Boneless | Skinless | Healthy | Gluten Free | Fast | Marinade #airfryer #chickenthighs #chickenrecipes #airfryerchicken #wwrecipes #smartpoints
      Honey Balsamic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    On The Grill

    • Grilled chicken drumsticks and a sprig of parsley on a white plate.
      Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
    • Chicken breasts with tomatoes and mozzarella in foil.
      Caprese Chicken Foil Packets {Grill, Oven or Camping}
    • Chicken kabobs with bell peppers and onions, resting on a baking sheet.
      Grilled Smoked Paprika Chicken Kabobs
    • There's nothing easier than whipping up a batch of this Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken for dinner! Plus, it can be made ahead and frozen. 217 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
      Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
    More grilling recipes =>

    More Chicken & Turkey Recipes

    • One-pot curry and tomato chicken in a skillet.
      One-Pot Curry Tomato Chicken & Potatoes
    • Kimchi chicken stir fry and rice on a white plate.
      Kimchi Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
    • Air fried potato patties on a turquoise plate.
      Turkey Mashed Potato Patties (Air Fryer)
    • If there's someone in the family that doesn't like spaghetti squash, try out this Parmesan Herb Spaghetti Squash recipe on them. It changed my son's mind! 244 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Easy | Quick | Garlic | Low Carb | Gluten Free | Chicken | Dinner #spaghettisquash #wwrecipes #smartpoints #chickenrecipes #healthydinnerrecipes
      Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
    • A blue bowl full of turkey barley soup.
      Turkey Barley Soup {Instant Pot}
    • Sliced paprika chicken and various vegetables in a wooden salad bowl.
      Paprika Chicken & Corn Salad
    • Cooked, cut chicken breast and lime wedges on parchment paper.
      Paprika Baked Chicken
    • A bun with ground turkey mixture on a blue plate.
      Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
    • A ladle dipping into a white saucepan full of turkey rice soup.
      Turkey Rice Soup Recipe
    • Meatballs, tomato sauce and rice on a white plate.
      Greek Baked Turkey Meatballs
    • Potato skins filled with ground turkey and mashed potatoes, and topped with cheese.
      Twice-Baked Ground Turkey Potatoes
    • This pesto turkey stuffed shells recipe is lightened up with one of my favorite baked pasta tricks. They were an immediate hit with my whole family! 321 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SP | Recipe | Easy | Spinach | Cheese | Healthy | Skinny #stuffedshells #stuffedshellsrecipe #groundturkeyrecipes #bakedpasta #feedacrowd #weightwatchers #smartpoints
      Pesto Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe
    • Ladle dipping into a saucepan with chicken potato soup.
      Light Chicken Potato Soup
    • Partially sliced roasted turkey breast with parsley on a white plate.
      Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
    • Two cut, stacked grilled turkey cheese sandwiches on a white plate.
      Grilled Turkey Sandwich with Apple Butter
    • Ground turkey taco meat and a wooden spatula in a skillet.
      Ground Turkey Taco Meat
    • Grilled soy sauce chicken with sauce on a white plate.
      Grilled Soy Sauce Chicken
    • Raw chicken breasts, soy marinade and chopped garlic in a casserole dish.
      Honey Soy Chicken Marinade
    • Shredded chicken with hoisin sauce in a gray bowl.
      40 High Protein Chicken Recipes
    • Stir-fry with ground turkey, green beans, bell peppers and cabbage in a skillet.
      Ground Turkey Stir-Fry with Greens Beans
    • Slices of chicken on a bed of rice, drizzled with a curry sauce.
      Grilled Curry Chicken
    • Crusted chicken strips on a blue plate with a side of mustard.
      Baked Panko Chicken Strips
    • Ladle scooping chicken vegetable soup out of white saucepan.
      Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
    • Israeli couscous, cooked sausage, spinach, olives and feta in a white bowl.
      Israeli Couscous Recipe with Sausage & Feta
    • Cooked chicken and rice with spices and vegetables in a blue skillet.
      One Pot Chicken and Rice
    • Cooked chicken, peppers and guacamole on a white platter.
      Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas {+ Stovetop Directions}
    • Shredded chicken in a brown bowl, with Instant Pot in background.
      Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
    • Turkey, cranberry and vegetable wrap sandwich. Apple, broccoli sprouts and bowls in the background.
      Turkey Cranberry Wrap Sandwich
    • Overhead photo of pizza on pizza peel. With sausage, onions and pumpkin base.
      Pumpkin Pizza with Sausage & Caramelized Onions
    • Cooked chicken thighs, quinoa and Brussels sprouts in a large nonstick skillet.
      One Pot Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa
    • Chicken quesadillas, cut into wedges, on a dark gray plate.
      Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas with Veggies
    • Easy meal for 2 (can be doubled or tripled)! These healthy Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Salad Bowls are drizzled with a delicious hummus dressing. 375 calories and 8 Weight Watchers SP | Recipes healthy | Easy | Homemade | Greek | Rotisserie Chicken | Poached Chicken Breast #saladbowlrecipes #chickenandcouscous #mediterraneanchicken #chickensalad #greekchicken #weightwatchers
      Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Salad Bowls
    • Who can resist a plateful of Honey Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs?! Great as appetizers or served over rice as an easy dinner. 239 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP | Easy | Healthy | In The Oven | Easy | Asian | Recipe | Meal Prep | Dinner #turkeymeatballs #bakedmeatballs #appetizerrecipes #dinnerideas #healthyrecipes #smartpoints #wwrecipes
      Honey Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs
    • Serve up this One Pot Pesto Sausage Cauliflower Rice Meal on a busy weeknight. Packed with veggies & a breeze to make! 184 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP | Skillet | Low Carb | Vegetable | Gluten Free | Recipe | Chicken | Healthy #cauliflowerrice #onepotmeal #onepotrecipe #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes
      One Pot Pesto Sausage Cauliflower Rice Meal
    • Healthy and delicious! This gluten free soba noodle salad is packed with lean protein and vegetables. 286 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Cold | Asian | Dressing | Easy | Turkey | Recipe | Simple | Meal Prep | Japanese #glutenfree #sobanoodles #wwrecipes #smartpoints #healthydinnerrecipes
      Soba Noodle Salad with Turkey & Spinach
    • Spaghetti squash makes a fantastic, healthy meal when topped with an easy chicken puttanesca sauce. 220 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Recipe | Authentic | Spicy | Gluten Free | Easy | Quick | Recipes #puttanescasauce #chickenrecipes #spaghettisquash #smartpoints #weightwatchers
      Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash
    • Cooked chicken, quinoa, tomatoes and herbs in a large skillet.
      One-Pot Italian Chicken & Quinoa
    • Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don't have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP #souprecipes #thanksgiving #weightwatchers
      Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
    • This turkey panini recipe is always a favorite in our house. The simple mix of turkey, apple, Cheddar cheese and arugula is delightfully simple and tasty. 235 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #panini #healthyrecipes #weightwatchers
      Turkey Panini Recipe with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula
    • 20 minute meal! These Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato recipe is topped off with a light blue cheese yogurt sauce. An easy weeknight dinner recipe! 240 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP #sweetpotato #healthydinner #weightwatchers
      Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe

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