This healthy spinach artichoke chicken skillet is a quick 30 minute, one pan meal the whole family will love! Plus, we've rounded up some of our favorite healthy chicken recipes for you!
posted on November 4, 2021 (last updated Apr 27, 2022)
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We have every kind of healthy chicken recipe covered in this roundup with recipes for chicken breasts and thighs, soups, salads and more. You’ll never have a boring chicken dinner again!
If you think a healthy chicken dinner is a bland chicken breast with a side of veggies – think again! In this list you’ll find amazing creations for creamy chicken skillets, healthy chicken nuggets, and even hearty chicken soups and casseroles.
We all know that chicken is a relatively cheap and versatile protein that is easy to cook.
It makes the perfect base for easy weeknight dinners and is also great served cold or reheated for a grab and go lunch.
But why do we always fall into the same old rut with boring chicken recipes?
Don’t let it happen again! Save this page to come back to when you run out of inspiration for a healthy chicken dinner.
Our Tips for the Best Healthy Chicken Meals
It’s easy to get tired of chicken breast, we get it. Here are some tips to keep chicken dinners interesting:
Opt for the fattier cuts of chicken like thighs and drumsticks (bone in and skin on too!) These cuts offer more flavor and also don’t dry out like chicken breast.
Use some sauces and seasonings. These recipes make liberal use of homemade sauces, marinades and seasonings. Chicken will take on any flavor you pair it with!
Mix up how you cook your chicken. Make a skillet chicken dinner, grill it, make a sheet pan dinner and use the instant pot or slow cooker. These will all result in different tastes and textures.
A Note From the Author
We know that the definition of “Healthy” is a loaded concept that is different for everyone. Here is ours:
Eat. Real. Food.
We try to keep it simple and always come back to this basic concept when defining healthy. If most of meals are made up of real food that doesn’t come highly processed from a package, we are on the right track.
Some Other Chicken Recipe Roundups
Here are some other chicken recipe listings you might be interested in:
Healthy Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai (Paleo + Whole30)
4.61 from 185 ratings
This healthy Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai has Thai flavors but with healthy sweet potato noodles, creamy cashew butter and coconut aminos instead of peanut and soy. You will love how tasty and comforting this dish is.
This Paleo, Whole30 + Low Carb spaghetti squash carbonara is dairy-free, creamy and has bacon in it! It checks all the boxes and is great for meal prep!
This healthy teriyaki chicken bowl is made with colorful veggies and served over cauliflower rice. The teriyaki sauce is naturally sweetened with dates.
Healthy air fryer chicken nuggets in under 30 minutes! These air fryer nuggets are made with chicken breast and lightly breaded with almond flour, tapioca flour and some simple seasonings.
We LOVE the ease of a one pan dish. Our one pan honey garlic chicken has it all, including chicken, sweet potato, broccoli, and a slew of tasty seasonings.
Spinach, fresh herbs and sun-dried tomatoes combine in one pan to create this dairy-free creamy tuscan chicken in only 25 minutes! It's also Gluten-free, Paleo & Whole30, and you can make it with either chicken thighs or breasts.
This recipe for healthy grilled pineapple chicken thighs is a summer staple! With a simple pineapple marinade, this easy grilled chicken is a crowd pleaser.
The easiest shredded buffalo chicken in the Instant Pot! Packed with bold flavors, easy to make and always the hit of the party. Less than 10 minutes of hands on time for this insanely easy recipe!
An easy recipe and flavorful marinade, this Paleo + Whole30 Korean BBQ chicken is authentic and tasty! Grilled chicken thighs are an easy weeknight dinner.
Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)
4.90 from 19 ratings
This one pan spicy chicken and cauliflower rice is an easy low carb weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. It's Paleo + Whole30 too!
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)
4.67 from 92 ratings
This Paleo, Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot white chicken chili is an easy recipe that’s a perfect weeknight dinner. Only 10 minutes of prep for a healthy meal!
We made this healthy baked chicken casserole Paleo, Whole30 and Low Carb, and with a simple modification it can also be made Keto. It's perfect for a family meal or meal prep!
We are huge fans of tacos, fajitas and pretty much anything with Mexican flavors! And of course we love simple, quick and easy meals. So, this Paleo and Whole30 chicken fajita bake is basically where all the things collide! You’ll love this flavor-packed Paleo and Whole30 sheet pan meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes!
With only 4 ingredients, these baked keto-friendly buffalo chicken meatballs are ready in 30 minutes! Drizzle with homemade ranch sauce for a delicious meatball dinner.
This Paleo + Whole30 Creamy Chicken Casserole is made with spaghetti-squash so it’s grain-free, gluten-free and the creamy, cheese-like sauce is dairy-free!
This Paleo + Whole30 slow cooker teriyaki chicken is an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe. This healthy teriyaki chicken recipe is sure to be a new favorite and something you add to you regular rotation as an easy dinner the whole family loves!
Chicken Carnitas (Juicy & Crispy!) – Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
4.84 from 116 ratings
Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this juicy chicken carnitas recipe is a great option. Only 10 minutes of active prep and then set your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and walk away. This healthy chicken recipe is a quick and easy go-to for any day of the week!
Chicken Tinga (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto) Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
4.24 from 60 ratings
An easy Instant Pot or slow cooker meal, this Paleo, Whole30 + Keto shredded mexican chicken is a versatile and fun dish that the whole family will love!
An easy prep recipe, this perfectly seasoned crockpot Mexican chicken uses either breasts or thighs and gives you the best tender, juicy, shredded chicken.
BBQ Pulled Chicken – Slow Cooker or Instant Pot (Paleo + Whole30)
4.07 from 66 ratings
This Paleo + Whole30 BBQ pulled chicken is a versatile meal prep recipe, and we give you Slow Cooker + Instant Pot instructions! It’s a family favorite and an easy, healthy recipe with no added sugar!
When people say eat the rainbow, they mean eat this Paleo + Whole30 Thai chicken salad! You need leftover chicken, produce and the best "peanut" sauce!
This healthy spinach artichoke chicken skillet is a quick 30 minute, one pan meal the whole family will love! Plus, we've rounded up some of our favorite healthy chicken recipes for you!
4cloves(4cloves)garlic, minced, (or sub 1 tbsp garlic oil)
For the rest:
1bunch(1bunch)asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
6cups(960g)Cauliflower rice, (or white rice if not Whole30 or Keto)
Fresh parsley, chopped, (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Add avocado oil to a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in chicken and season with salt and pepper, about a 1/2 tsp each.
Let chicken cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, and then flip and season the other side with more salt and pepper, about a 1/2 tsp each. Cook for another 4 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, place all of the spinach artichoke sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Also, prep asparagus and cauliflower rice if not using pre-riced cauliflower.
Once chicken is done, remove from pan and set on a plate. Turn off the heat, and add cauliflower rice and asparagus to pan. Add some salt and pepper to taste and mix around.
Layer sauce on top of rice mixture, and add chicken on top of sauce.
Transfer to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through.
Once done, remove, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet and do not include the topping/serving items for this recipe. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.
Wow! This recipe was delicious and came together quickly, and I was pleasantly surprised by the timing. I would suggest buying the pre-riced cauliflower unless you have the time and energy to get your food processor out and then clean it up, this slowed me down a bit, but the family loved it!
Pre-riced cauliflower is a great time saver for this recipe. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for coming back to leave a rating and review, we appreciate it 🙂
Wow! This recipe was delicious and came together quickly, and I was pleasantly surprised by the timing. I would suggest buying the pre-riced cauliflower unless you have the time and energy to get your food processor out and then clean it up, this slowed me down a bit, but the family loved it!
Thanks for another excellent weeknight meal.
Pre-riced cauliflower is a great time saver for this recipe. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for coming back to leave a rating and review, we appreciate it 🙂