Healthy chicken dinners don’t have to be complicated or time consuming. This roundup is full of easy chicken recipes that are packed with veggies and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple and satisfying.
All of these recipes use chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or ground chicken and come together quickly, making them great options for meal prep, family dinners, or nights when cooking needs to stay stress free.
Veggie Chicken Burgers
Veggie packed chicken burgers are filled with shredded carrots and bits of spinach, adding both color and extra nutrition to your meal. They are seasoned with simple pantry ingredients and have a tasty, family friendly flavor. The patties freeze well, work nicely for kids and toddlers, and make an easy main dish you will want to add to your weekly dinner lineup.
Chicken and Leek Risotto
This chicken and leek risotto is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor, making it a great choice for dinner. Leeks, garlic, thyme, and parmesan add richness to the dish even with a simple ingredient list. It’s a wholesome one pot meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Coconut Cabbage Chicken Soup
Cabbage chicken soup is packed with bold flavor and is dairy and gluten free. Thin cabbage strips take the place of noodles, and the broth gets its depth from green curry paste, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and coconut milk.
Healthy Spinach Chicken Meatballs
Spinach chicken meatballs are packed with flavor from fresh parsley and a blend of two cheeses. They come together easily and make a simple, healthy meal. Serve them with your favorite pasta tossed in olive oil and parmesan or enjoy them with a creamy Alfredo sauce. These also reheat well for lunches the next day.
Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowl
This chicken fajita bowl is an easy option for meal prep or quick weeknight meals. It features cilantro lime rice, seasoned chicken, and homemade fajita style vegetables, all topped with your favorite extras.
Apple Chicken Meatballs with Fennel
Baked apple chicken meatballs are tender and boosted with shredded fennel for extra vegetables. They are great served over pasta, tucked into sandwiches, offered as appetizers, or prepped in smaller sizes for babies and toddlers.
Couscous with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
Pearl couscous with chicken and vegetables is a bright and simple one pan dinner that captures the flavors of spring. The dish starts on the stovetop and finishes with a short bake in the oven, making it easy to prepare.
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Orzo Skillet
This chicken mushroom orzo is a comforting one pan meal that comes together easily on the stovetop. Spinach, garlic, onion, lemon, and parsley add freshness and balance, while whole milk creates a creamy texture without using heavy cream.
One Pan Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Lemon artichoke chicken is a bright skillet meal made with simple, whole ingredients. It’s naturally paleo and gluten free and highlights fresh spring produce like artichokes and lemon that contribute zesty and refreshing flavor.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
These butter lettuce cups are packed with rotisserie chicken salad made with grapes, celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and a light mix of mayo and Greek yogurt. This is an easy, light dinner and also great for lunches.
Southwest Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken lettuce wraps are loaded with Southwest-inspired ingredients like seasoned chicken, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, all finished with a creamy jalapeño sauce. They’re naturally gluten free and make a quick, dinner that is easy to assemble.
Healthy Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake
This chicken and leek pasta bake is full of bright, savory flavor from tender leeks, parmesan, Dijon, and a splash of lemon juice. Made with whole wheat penne, it has a lighter ingredient list.
Chicken Fennel Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Chicken fennel salad makes a simple and nutritious lunch or dinner that you can prepare in advance. Quick pickled fennel and red onion bring a tangy flavor, while the dried cherries and almonds add sweetness and crunch. My favorite creamy Greek yogurt dressing ties it all together. Serve as a sandwich or over greens.
Creamy Peanut Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
These creamy peanut zucchini noodles with chicken are quick and easy, requiring just 30 minutes of cook time and one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, and the leftovers hold up well for a great lunch the next day.
Sheet Pan Delicata Squash and Chicken
This sheet pan dinner featuring chicken and delicata squash is a simple and flavorful meal for fall and winter meals. Maple mustard chicken thighs roast alongside squash, onions, and pears, creating a healthy dish.
Shredded Radicchio Salad with Farro and Chicken
Radicchio salad brings together finely sliced radicchio with farro, shredded chicken, feta, fresh mint, walnuts, and juicy orange segments. A homemade citrus dressing ties all of the ingredients together and softens the natural bitterness of the radicchio.
Healthy Pumpkin Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk
Pumpkin chicken soup is thick, comforting, and nourishing, even without dairy. It’s made with shredded chicken, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, green chiles, pinto beans, and spices for a rich Southwest-inspired flavor. Plus, it’s high in protein and fiber.
Greek Chicken and Veggie Meal Prep Bowls
Greek chicken and veggie meal prep bowls aren’t just for lunch! They are perfect for an easy dinner, especially if you need something quick.
Veggie-Loaded Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Add this veggie packed slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken to your weekly dinner lineup. It gets its flavor from salsa verde and lime juice, and the slow cooker does all the work for you. It’s an easy, healthy option that your entire family will love.
When it comes to easy healthy chicken dinners, these are the absolute best! I love that the ingredients are simple and taste great. Be sure to let me know which recipe you try!
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