Thanks to its high protein content, both white and dark meat chicken can help you lose weight and build muscle. Chicken is also rich in key minerals and vitamins including iron, zinc, B vitamins and selenium. If you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, try one of these delicious recipes, which come together in less than 30 minutes and have fewer than 420 calories.
1. SHREDDED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SESAME CHICKEN STRIPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 330; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 58mg; Sodium: 545g; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 32g
2. HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g
3. JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO ZOODLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 382; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2.2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 139mg; Sodium: 442mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 5.2g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 36g
4. LIGHTENED CHICKEN ALFREDO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 333; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 29g
5. ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 143mg; Sodium: 168mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 36g
6. QUICK GREEK CHICKEN WRAPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 237; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 559mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 12g
7. CHICKEN & BROWN RICE BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 388; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 363mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 30g
8. CHICKEN & SPINACH ORZO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 417; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 344mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 27g
9. EASY CHICKEN JAMBALAYA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 326; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 33mg; Sodium: 690mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 16g
10. CREAMY MAC N CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BABY KALE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 317; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 408mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 30g
11. HEARTY CHICKEN & CORN CHOWDER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 308; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 71mg; Sodium: 663mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 29g
12. CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 310; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 629mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 22g
13. HASSELBACK CHICKEN CAPRESE WITH FENNEL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 105mg; Sodium: 370mg; Carbohydrates: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 41g
14. CHICKEN AND AVOCADO ZUCCHINI NOODLE BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 67mg; Sodium: 407mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 29g
