12 Easy Chicken Recipes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make kickin' chicken tonight

Chicken is a quick and healthy way to get dinner on the table, but there's only so many grilled chicken breasts you can eat before your taste buds beg for something else. These recipes lighten traditional Italian, Japanese, and Greek chicken dishes so that you have 15 simple ways to make flavor-packed poultry.

Quick Chicken Cacciatore

Olive oil and red wine create an Italian flavor for this simple chicken and vegetable dish. Serve it over whole-grain pasta to round out the meal.

Ingredients: Olive oil, chicken breasts, green bell pepper, cremini mushrooms, dry red wine, tomato-and-basil pasta sauce, fresh parsley

Calories: 250

Mexicali Chicken

A Mexican-inspired way to add spice to your chicken.

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, chicken breast halves, salsa, lime juice, avocado, green onion

Calories: 177

Saffron Chicken

The yogurt creates a creamy coating while the saffron adds plenty of flavor and a distinctive yellow color.

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, saffron threads, garlic, chicken breast halves

Calories: 350

Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles

This hearty dish is a lighter version of the traditional Mexican breakfast favorite.

Ingredients: Onion, garlic, cooked chicken breast, black beans, chicken broth, salsa, corn tortillas, queso blanco

Calories: 293

Hoisin Chicken With Soba Noodles

This protein-packed dish includes plenty of fiber-rich veggies and a spicy kick.

Ingredients: Frozen chicken breasts, soba noodles, hoisin sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sriracha (hot chile sauce), spicy hot mustard, shredded carrots, sliced scallions, dry roasted peanuts

Calories: 512

Quick Chicken Parmesan

We've streamlined this family favorite so you can get it on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, an egg, low-fat mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce

Calories: 332

Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups

Get a sophisticated look and plenty of flavor with only five ingredients.

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, low-fat cream cheese, picante sauce, cilantro, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Calories: 257

Thai Chicken Wraps

We lighten this restaurant favorite, so you'll get a traditional Thai flavor for less than 400 calories.

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, cucumber, cilantro, whole-wheat tortillas, satay peanut sauce

Calories: 385

Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Whip up the taste of takeout in your kitchen with this easy Asian dish.

Ingredients: Fettuccine, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, dark sesame oil, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, Asian chile sauce, green onions, cilantro

Calories: 501

Penne With Chicken and Preserved Lemon

This light pasta dish adds a splash of citrus for a surprisingly tangy taste.
Ingredients: Whole-wheat penne, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, rotisserie chicken, preserved lemon, Parmesan cheese

Calories: 424

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Crepes

Make your life easier by buying a rotisserie chicken from the deli counter and using it in this French recipe. You'll save time without compromising the calorie count.

Ingredients: Butter, onion, garlic, portobello mushroom caps, dry white wine, chicken broth, thyme, roasted chicken breast, French crepes, crème fraîche

Calories: 272

Chicken Burgers With Peanut Sauce

This low-fat burger is made spicy with Thai chile paste and rounded out with a sweet, creamy peanut sauce.

Ingredients: Peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, green onions, chile paste, ginger, chicken breast, sandwich rolls, onion or alfalfa sprouts

Calories: 341