32 Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinner Tonight

Try this recipe: One-Pan Butternut Squash and Chicken

This easy chicken recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights. Throw some mushrooms, herbs, and delicious butternut squash into a skillet with some gnocchi and you'll have a hearty classic dish ready to eat in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients: Oliv oil, boneless chicken thighs, butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, yellow onion, cloves, potato gnocchi, chicken broth, fresh sage, baby spinach, pesto, white wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese

Calories: 488

Try this recipe: Turmeric Chicken With Farro

Turmeric gets a lot of buzz for its many health benefits, from fighting inflammation to its anti-viral properties. Pair the spice-rubbed chicken with farro, the ancient grain that boasts a slew of nutrients like protein, fiber, and magnesium, for an extra helping of superfood.

Ingredients: Chicken broth, farro, lemon, chicken breasts, ground cumin, turmeric, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, roasted unsalted cashews, parsley, sour cream

Calories: 472

Try this recipe: Red Chicken Curry With Baby Bok Choy

Curry, ginger, and lemongrass join forces to pack a ton of flavor into this Thai-inspired chicken dish.

Ingredients: Olive oil, red bell pepper, shallot, lemongrass, fresh ginger, red curry paste, chicken broth, coconut cream, sea salt, baby bok choy, chicken breasts, black pepper, microwavable jasmine rice, basil leaves, lime wedges

Calories: 470

Try this recipe: Greek Salad With Chicken

This refreshing salad strikes all the classic Mediterranean notes with feta, olives, and pita chips for texture. And with chickpeas and lean chicken, it offers a hearty serving of protein that will keep you full longer.

Ingredients: Olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, fresh oregano, sea salt, black pepper, garlic, romaine lettuce, rotisserie chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, roasted red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, whole-wheat pita chips, feta cheese

Calories: 422

Try this recipe: Skillet Chicken Piccata With Steamed Broccoli

This chicken dish is as quick as it is tasty—all you need is 10 minutes and a skillet. Chicken, lemon, and white wine are a classic combo, especially when you throw in some fresh broccoli.

Ingredients: Chicken breast cutlets, black pepper, sea salt, all-purpose flour, olive oil, broccoli florets, white wine, chicken broth, capers, lemon, unsalted butter, parsley

Calories: 328

Try this recipe: Chicken Kale Caesar With Crispy Artichokes

Use kale to get an added nutrient boost in your salad—but don't toss those stems. Chop, place in a heavy plastic bag and freeze. Add the pieces to your next batch of vegetable soup.

Ingredients: Lacinto kale, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, buttermilk, extra-virgin olive oil, pecorino Romano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, panko, chopped fresh rosemary, egg, artichoke hearts, boneless skinless chicken breasts, red onion

Calories: 343

Try this recipe: Chicken-and-Mango Summer Rolls

This recipe calls for broccoli slaw, but if you can't find it at the supermarket, opt for cabbage slaw mix for a similar texture and taste.

Ingredients: Avocado oil, fresh lime juice, honey, sambal oelek, broccoli slaw, kosher salt, round rice paper sheets, avocado wedges, mango wedges, boneless skinless rotisserie chicken breast, cilantro sprigs

Calories: 353

Try this recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps make lovely finger foods. To serve as an appetizer, not dinner, opt for the smaller, inner bibb lettuce leaves.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, shredded boneless skinless rotisserie chicken breast, Bibb lettuce leaves, julienne-cut daikon radish, julienne-cut English cucumber, dry-roasted peanuts, lime wedges

Calories: 275

Try this recipe: Spice-Rubbed Roast Chicken

Garlic and spices give the meat big flavor without tons of added fat and salt.

Ingredients: Thin carrots, olive oil, cumin, freshly ground black pepper, cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic, whole chicken, onion, lemon, low-sodium chicken broth

Calories: 270

Try this recipe: Chicken-and-Kale Salad With Herbed Buttermilk Dressing

Lunch or dinner is made easy, thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken breast. The homemade herbed buttermilk dressing is super-satisfying, but still lower in calories than many store-bought dressings.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, fresh tarragon, fresh dill, fresh chives, olive oil mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, fresh garlic, kosher salt, baby kale, thinly sliced radicchio, thinly sliced radish, shredded boneless skinless rotisserie chicken breast, salted roasted pistachios

Calories: 256

Try this recipe: Roast Chicken With Peas and Pasta

Tip: This dish is just as delicious if you trade the pasta for a cooked whole grain—think farro or barley.

Ingredients: Scallions, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, sherry or red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, honey, salt, freshly ground black pepper, skinless chicken breast halves, skinless chicken thighs, snow peas, sugar snap peas, fregola pasta, sliced radishes

Calories: 307

Try this recipe: Chicken Sate

Quick-pickled cucumbers are a fresh foil to rich peanut sauce. You can mix in other vegetables as well, such as shredded carrots and thinly sliced jicama.

Ingredients: Low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, olive oil, fish sauce, curry powder, grated fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, chicken tenders, honey, seasoned rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, English cucumber, unsalted peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges (for serving), cooked rice (optional)

Calories: 461

Try this recipe: Grilled Chicken Paillard Salad

Red bell peppers are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that may help ward off stroke and some types of cancer.

Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, ground black pepper, chicken cutlets, red bell peppers, romaine hearts, ricotta salata or Parmesan

Calories: 449

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Pesto

The pesto adds a rich flavor (and heart-healthy fats) to this crunchy chicken salad.

Ingredients: Low-fat mayo, pesto, lemon juice, chicken breast, English cucumber, grape tomatoes, whole-grain bread, alfalfa sprouts

Calories: 328

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: 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

Try this recipe: Chicken and Goat Cheese Pizza With Fresh Herbs

Leave greasy pizza to Domino's and make this fresh pizza that combines the tangy taste of goat cheese with fresh basil and seasonal veggies.

Ingredients: Whole-wheat pizza dough, portobello mushrooms, pesto, rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, goat cheese, fresh basil

Calories: 395

Try this recipe: Quick Chicken Parmesan

Craving chicken parmesan? Try our healthier version of the family favorite, which we've streamlined 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

Try this recipe: Thai Chicken Wraps

We lighten this restaurant favorite wrap recipe, 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

Try this recipe: Chicken Chili With White Beans and Chipotles

White beans and chicken pack this hearty stew with more than 40 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber.

Ingredients: Onion, cumin, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, chipotle chiles, chicken breast, cilantro

Calories: 431

Try this Recipe: Lemon-Olive Grilled Chicken

Upgrade your usual grilled chicken with a zesty lemon and olive mixture. This quick chicken breast recipe is served with a side of Mediterranean couscous salad, bursting with kalamata and pimiento-stuffed olives, basil, and more lemon juice. If you’d like to keep the sodium low in this dish, be sure to boil the couscous in water instead of chicken broth. Regardless, it’s sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients: Cooking spray, boneless chicken breasts, lemon rind, honey mustard, fat-free less-sodium chicken broth, whole-wheat couscous, pimiento-stuffed olives, pitted kalamata olives, fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, pepper

Calories: 318

Try this Recipe: Chicken Breast With Shaved Brussels Sprouts

This is one of the simplest and tastiest healthy chicken breast recipes you can make. It packs servings of broccoli and Brussels sprouts which are loaded with cancer-preventing phytonutrients. Plus, this slimming meal also includes plenty of potassium, which will keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.

Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, broccoli stems, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, Brussels sprouts, celery stalks, toasted hazelnuts, flat-leaf parsley, Parmesan cheese

Calories: 309