Chicken Breasts are an easy way to get a healthy meal on the table! They’re mild in flavor and can be used in soups, sandwiches and tacos!
Below are our favorite ways to prepare chicken for a great healthy dinner or lunch! Add in a side of veggies and some cooked whole grains for a perfect meal.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Breasts
Chicken Breasts are lean, do not overcook or they will dry out.
Use a meat thermometer (chicken breasts should reach 165°F).
Season chicken breasts generously and add a little bit of oil to help get some color on the outside.
Chicken breasts can range in size from 5oz to 10oz, the average recipe uses a 6oz chicken breast.
Ensure you select breasts that are about the same size for your recipe so they cook for the same amount of time.
And now onto our favorite Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes!
Bruschetta Chicken – Spend With Pennies
Baked Chicken Breasts
Baking chicken is a healthy and simple way to get dinner on the table!
Oven Baked Chicken Breasts – Simple and fuss free. These chicken breasts can be served on their own or baked and added to your favorite pasta salads and more!
4.96 from 463 votes
Baked Chicken Breast
Baked chicken breasts are a simple and delicous - they're perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Roasted Split Chicken Breasts – Tender and juicy every time. Cook with the skin on for maximum tenderness (it can be removed before eating if you’d prefer).
4.97 from 316 votes
Roasted Split Chicken Breast
Juicy and tender on the inside, with a delicious crispy, herb-crusted skin on the outside!
Oven Chicken Fajitas – A whole meal in one pan! Use corn or whole wheat tortillas and top with your fave veggies.
5 from 23 votes
Oven Fajitas
Oven Fajitas are a delicious and fresh meal that is easy to prep and loaded with flavor. These are perfect piled high in a tortilla and topped with your favorite toppings.
Easy White Chicken Chili – Full of chicken, beans, and veggies. Swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt for a healthy alternative!
4.96 from 42 votes
Easy White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili recipe is a Tex-Mex inspired meal. Chicken, poblano peppers, green chilis, corn, and kidney beans are slowly simmered in a creamy chicken base.
This slow cooker chicken enchilada soup is loaded with beans and veggies and is topped off with your favorite Mexican fixings. The perfect meal for a busy weeknight!
This Crockpot Chicken and Rice is easy, cheesy and a family favorite! It's full of flavor and so quick to prepare, making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan – Easy no-fuss recipe grilled or baked in foil. Prep and cleanup are a breeze.
4.96 from 65 votes
Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets
Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets contain a complete dinner in one tidy little packet! Fresh summer zucchini, zesty tomato sauce and tender chicken breasts are grilled until perfectly cooked and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. This is going to become your favorite summer meal!
Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu! The delicious flavors of cordon blue lightened up in this yummy grilled version! Ham and creamy swiss over a juicy marinated chicken breast with a light and delicious sauce!
Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Skip the takeout and make your own lettuce wraps at home! Great as a meal or an appetizer to serve guests.
Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are chicken, bell peppers, and green onions are tossed in a quick homemade sauce and served in a fresh crisp lettuce cup.
Boiled Chicken Breasts – One of the easiest ways to cook chicken breast, and they turn out perfectly juicy and flavorful every time.
5 from 59 votes
How to Boil Chicken Breasts
Boiled chicken breasts quick to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and moist and tender every time!
Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals. See more posts by Holly
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My husband & I made the easy quiche recipe this morning. It was easy, delicious and the texture was perfect. We really enjoyed this so much. It was perfect!
Can we get the recipes (in the book form that you picture on your web site?). We would definitely be interested. Also, we are happy to subscribe to your web site recipes. Thank you for sharing.
Sandy Meely.
My husband & I made the easy quiche recipe this morning. It was easy, delicious and the texture was perfect. We really enjoyed this so much. It was perfect!
Can we get the recipes (in the book form that you picture on your web site?). We would definitely be interested. Also, we are happy to subscribe to your web site recipes. Thank you for sharing.
Sandy Meely.
Hi Sandy! I am so happy you are enjoying our recipes. We don’t have a recipe book but we would love to create one in the future.