Ever find yourself in need of an awesome recipe featuring chicken?! I rounded up my go-to healthy chicken recipes that I love to prep for easy, weekday meals. These recipes are flavorful, delicious, and perfect for feeding the family or enjoying for lunch the next day!
Why cook with chicken?
1. Chicken is SO versatile. You can use it tons of different dishes – from soups and salads to chilis and stir-frys.
2. The flavors are totally customizable. I love experimenting with new spices and sauces when I’m cooking with chicken, and it holds flavor incredibly well. You can also try four of my amazing chicken marinades.
3. It’s good for you! Chicken is great for incorporating into your weekday meals to add healthy, lean protein.
This round up has everything from appetizers (like delicious wings) to my absolute favorite enchiladas, so you’ll be able to spice up your weekday meals in no time. Try a few this week and be sure to leave a comment with your favorites. Also, let me know what new chicken recipes you want to see on the blog – I want to hear from you!
Enjoy, xo!
1. Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup
2. Healthy Chicken Chickpea Chopped Salad
3. One Pan Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice
4. Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
5. Slow Cooker Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Chicken Chili
6. Layered BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole
8. Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Coconut-Ginger Brown Rice + Crushed Cashews
9. 20 Minute Garlic Parmesan Rigatoni with Chicken Sausage & Broccoli
10. Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins
11. Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Rice & Mango Salsa
12. Golden Coconut Chicken Lentil Soup
13. Healthy Pumpkin Seed & Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
14. Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Bake
15. Summer Chicken Chopped Salad with Strawberries, Avocado + Feta
16. Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie
17. Chicken Kale Waldorf Salad with Avocado & Goat Cheese
18. Slow Cooker Black Bean, Quinoa & Chicken Tortilla Soup
19. Baked Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce
20. Golden Turmeric Chickpea Chicken Soup
21. 30-Minute Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry
22. Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
23. Meal Prep Idea: Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken with Sticky Coconut Purple Rice
24. Spicy Honey Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
25. Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini Noodles
26. Healthy Chicken Burgers with Spinach Basil Pesto & Mozzarella
27. Small Batch Green Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
28. Thai Peanut Chicken, Edamame & Quinoa Stir-Fry
29. Cheap & Healthy Meal Prep Idea: Better Than Chipotle DIY Chicken Burrito Bowls
30. Skinny Refried Bean & Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
31. Whole Wheat Honey-Jalapeño Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie
32. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Chickpea Chili
33. Comforting & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
34. Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde
Be sure to let me know if you make any of these recipes! Share them with me on Instagram and use #AmbitiousKitchen so that I can see your creations. Enjoy xo!
Hey dear, Thanks a lot for sharing such great stuff on health and delicious chicken recipes. I become a fan of your blog. I had tried some of these dishes in our Arabic Restaurant in KL. Some are left. I will test those very soon. I love this one very much “One Pan Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice”. You are invited to our restaurant if you come to visit in Malaysia at any time.
Great article! Such a pretty photo
Dear Monique,
Great post!
I m a chicken lover. your all recipe is very beautiful to see. My favorite recipe is “11. Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Rice & Mango Salsa”. thank u for sharing with us.
really great. best for chicken lovers. healthy and tasty. thanks for the sharing.
Thank you so much for these recipes. I have a huge store list now! 😂 I’m very excited to try these. I’m trying to diet, but couldn’t find any really good healthy recipes. Now I have! Thanks again and have a blessed day!
I’m so glad you found these! Hope you get a chance to make a bunch of them 🙂 they’re delicious!
Great article! Such a pretty photo
Good luck in 2018!
This is just what I am looking for : post holidays week dinner ideas to prepare for summer ! Thank you so much !
Yes! Perfect for those post-holiday dinners. Enjoy!