Healthy Chicken Recipes
Chicken has long been known as a healthy meat that can improve quality of life in many ways. It is high in protein and recommended for weight loss. It supports healthy bones, can relieve stress and boosts immunity. Plus, it is universally enjoyed by most diners!
With all the benefits it can provide, it is no wonder why parents have been serving chicken at their family’s tables for years!
Another nice thing about chicken is that it is so versatile. It can be served on its own with a side, it can be included in a sandwich or baked into stews and other dishes. In fact, one of the only drawbacks that come with serving chicken can be deciding how you would like to serve it to your family!
Well, Moms Who Think may have provided you with a way to solve this dilemma. Our Healthy Chicken Recipes section has a wide variety of recipes all in one place. Browse our 3 pages of recipes for meals you will love like our Broccoli Stir Fry Chicken, our Spicy Chicken with Pepper and our Chicken Asparagus Bundles.
Chicken is so healthy and delicious. Your family will be happy with the variety of meals they can enjoy, and you can rest easy knowing you are doing something good for them every time you include this lean meat in their meals. Which healthy chicken recipe will you be preparing today?
Chicken is easy to include in a healthy dinner with so many wonderful ingredients that add delicious flavor to this main dish star. Family friendly meals include chicken prepared in a variety of ways to please every palate.
Easy Arroz con Pollo Recipe
/Easy Arroz con Pollo Ingredients: 1¾ cups uncooked instant white rice 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 can (14½ ounces) chicken broth 1 cup picante sauce 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper ½ cup shredded Monterey […]
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Slow-Cooked Honey Pineapple Chicken Recipe
/Slow-Cooked Honey Pineapple Chicken Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup honey ⅓ cup lemon juice ¼ cup butter, melted 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce Directions: 1. In a large […]
Read more »Slow-Cooked Chicken Supper Recipe
/Slow-Cooked Chicken Supper Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 cups cut fresh green beans (2 inch pieces) 5 small red potatoes, quartered 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3½ pounds), cut up 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups […]
Read more »Chicken Biscuit Stew Recipe
/Chicken Biscuit Stew Ingredients: 1 cup julienned carrots 1 cup thinly sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ cup water 3 Tablespoons white wine or chicken broth 1 cup (8 ounces) fat free plain yogurt 1 […]
Read more »Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken Recipe
/Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken Ingredients: 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1¾ cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 green onions, sliced 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans 1½ teaspoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) ½ teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning 2 slices reduced fat provolone cheese, halved Directions: 1. In a large skillet, […]
Read more »Cheesy Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
/Cheesy Chicken and Mushrooms Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) ½ teaspoon salt Dash pepper 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup reduced fat plain yogurt ½ cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese ½ cup canned mushroom stems and pieces 1 Tablespoon diced pimientos 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 Tablespoon minced […]
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Broccoli Chicken Noodle Bake Recipe
/Broccoli Chicken Noodle Bake We love this simple casserole dinner and the kids are always happy when they see it coming to the table. Even our pickiest ones eat it (chicken and all!) because the egg noodles and cheese are drenched in flavor. The best thing about this broccoli cheese noodle casserole is that it […]
Read more »Texas Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
/Texas Ranch Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1 […]
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Potato-Crusted Chicken Casserole Recipe
/Potato-Crusted Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 1 large potato, thinly sliced* 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper FILLING: 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into ½-inch cubes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1½ cups fat-free milk ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ¼ cup […]
Read more »Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
/Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed ¼ cup sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped 2 Tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon […]
Read more »Cornmeal Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
/Cornmeal Oven Fried Chicken Ingredients: ½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ cup cornmeal ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup minced fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup buttermilk 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to […]
Read more »Makeover Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
/Makeover Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce, divided 1 Tablespoon sherry or reduced sodium chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks 2 Tablespoons […]
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Mom’s Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
/Mom’s Chicken Noodle Casserole Ingredients: 5 cups uncooked egg noodles 1 cup frozen peas 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 can (14¾ ounces) cream style corn 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced […]
Read more »Mustard Seasoned Chicken Strips Recipe
/Mustard Seasoned Chicken Strips Ingredients: ⅓ cup egg substitute 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard 1 garlic clove, minced ¾ cup dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 pound chicken tenderloins Directions: 1. In a shallow bowl, combine the egg substitute, mustard, and garlic. 2. In another […]
Read more »Skinny Cacciatore Recipe
/Skinny Cacciatore Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 large green pepper, chopped 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1¾ cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium carrot, shredded 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14½ ounces) […]
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Bow Tie Lemon Chicken Recipe
/Bow Tie Lemon Chicken Ingredients: 4⅔ cups uncooked bow tie pasta 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch strips ½ teaspoon salt free lemon pepper seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ⅔ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup cubed reduced fat […]
Read more »Chicken Asparagus Bundles Recipe
/Chicken Asparagus Bundles Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 20 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed 4½ teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped green onions 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup chicken broth […]
Read more »Chicken A La King Casserole Recipe
/Chicken A La King Casserole Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted ⅔ cup fat free evaporated milk 6 ounces cubed reduced fat process cheese (Velveeta) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup sliced celery ¼ cup chopped green pepper […]
Read more »Italian Smothered Chicken Recipe
/Italian Smothered Chicken Ingredients: ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper, divided 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1 cup crushed tomatoes 4 slices part skim mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. In a small bowl, […]
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Chicken and Broccoli Braid Recipe
/Chicken and Broccoli Braid Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper 2 teaspoons dill weed 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise ¼ cup reduced fat plain yogurt 2 tubes […]
Read more »Tex-Mex Fried Rice Recipe
/Tex-Mex Fried Rice Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup medium salsa 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups uncooked Minute Instant […]
Read more »Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
/Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Tablespoon canola oil 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 2 […]
Read more »Spicy Chicken with Peppers Recipe
/Spicy Chicken with Peppers Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips 1½ cups julienned green peppers 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1½ teaspoons sugar 1½ teaspoons […]
Read more »Healthy Chicken Stroganoff Recipe
/Healthy Chicken Stroganoff Ingredients: 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons butter 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 11/3 cups reduced sodium beef broth, divided 1 cup white wine or additional reduced sodium beef broth 2 Tablespoons ketchup […]
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