healthy chicken and turkey recipes

Chicken doesn’t have to be boring! With a few key ingredients, you can step up your chicken game. Chicken is a great protein option for most families since it's budget friendly and versatile. I love meal prepping with chicken because it's low in calories and has a ton of cuts to choose from. Some of my most popular lightened-up chicken dinner recipes are Air Fried Chicken Cutlets, Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers, and Healthier Chicken Pot Pie.
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Chicken Fajita Rice Bake
This one dish chicken fajita and rice bake is what dreams are made of. This entire meal takes just minutes to prep, and everything cooks all at once in the oven. Tender fluffy yellow rice, tender chunks of seasoned chicken breast, and soft peppers and onions make this the perfect all-in-one meal, no side dish required. It's so easy!
Baked Turkey Zucchini Meatballs (Healthy & Easy!)
You'll love these easy and healthy turkey meatballs for clean eating meal prep for the week. Such an easy dinner idea for ground turkey recipes.
Simple Chicken Fajita And Rice Bake
Simple chicken fajita and rice bake is a one pan meal that takes just minutes to prep. It features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a mix of spices, all cooked together in one pan. There is no boiling water for rice, no searing chicken on the stove top, so that means clean up is super easy with no cleaning pots and pans after this meal.
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Impressive Chicken Cordon Bleu Rollups
Impressive Chicken Cordon Bleu Rollups are a tasty variation on the classic dish. Tender chicken breasts wrapped around savory ham and melted cheese, for a simple to make meal that is full of flavor. This recipe is great for a weeknight meal or a special gathering, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.
Chicken Quinoa Skillet
This Chicken Quinoa Skillet is a delicious and hearty lunch or dinner. Packed with smoky BBQ flavor, this skillet has tons of veggies, lean ground chicken, and nutritious quinoa. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, this is an all-in-one dish you can enjoy eating.
Easy White Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker)
Discover this easy and creamy Healthy High Protein White Chicken Chili recipe, ideal for the slow cooker or stovetop! Packed with protein and full of flavor, this macro-friendly chili is perfect for a healthy dinner. Use leftover chicken for a quick and convenient meal that's ready in no time. Click to get the full recipe and enjoy the best white chicken chili for a comforting weeknight dinner!
Lighter Marry Me Chicken
My lighter marry me chicken is simple enough for a mid-week meal yet delicious enough for a special occasion. It’s packed with flavors from shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy parmesan cheese, all simmered together to create a rich, savory sauce. Pair it with mashed potatoes to soak up every last bit of that incredible sauce!
Skillet Chicken, Farro & Veggies
This Chicken, Farro and Vegetable Skillet is a perfectly well-rounded meal. Packed with protein from ground chicken breast, hearty and satisfying vegetables, and whole grains from farro. It’s even topped with delicious, melty cheese. I mean, there’s really not much to dislike here, and this dish couldn’t be easier to make!
Lighter Buffalo Chicken and Rice Skillet
This lighter buffalo chicken and rice skillet makes for an easy dinner, or perfect meal lunch meal prep for the week. This dish has all of the classic flavors of buffalo chicken: carrots, celery, and onion are sauteed and then combined with lean ground chicken breast, a variety of spices, cauliflower rice and brown rice. Simmered in buffalo sauce and chicken broth and then topped with melty cheese, this is truly an all-in-one dish, packed with protein, whole grains, and vegetables.
Yummiest High Protein Casserole: Teriyaki Chicken Casserole!
If you're looking for low fat recipes, this is it. Enjoy a flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Casserole that's a standout among healthy chicken recipes. Ideal for high protein meals perfect for a satisfying easy dinner and easy casserole recipes for dinner.
Healthier Sesame Chicken
With my healthier Sesame Chicken, chunks of chicken breast are coated in corn starch and lightly pan-fried, then tossed in a thick, sweet, sticky sauce. Paired with some rice and broccoli, this fakeout takeout is a crowd-pleaser. My goal was for this to turn into a go-to recipe for people to make when they wanted Sesame Chicken!
Baked Asian Turkey Meatballs
Ground turkey is seasoned with ginger, garlic, and scallions, and formed into bite-sized meatballs. The meatballs are slathered with a delicious sauce made with the flavors of hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and ginger. Served with rice and a veggie, these Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs make for a perfectly well rounded meal (or meal prep).