Are you tired of the same old boring chicken recipes? Do you find yourself struggling to make healthy meals during a hectic workweek? Look no further! We’ve gathered some delicious and easy chicken recipes that will not only save you time, but also keep you on track with your health goals. From sheet pan dinners to one-pot wonders, these airfood recipes are perfect for any busy weeknight. Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with these tasty and nutritious dishes!

What You'll Need

To make these healthy and easy chicken recipes, you'll need:

-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1/2 cup flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 small onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
-1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

How to Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Remove from heat and stir in flour until combined. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles form. Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place chicken pieces on top of sauce and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling. Serve hot over your favorite pasta or rice!

This delicious chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it only takes around 30 minutes to prepare! First, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute before removing from heat. Next, add flour to the skillet and mix well before gradually adding milk to the mixture, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles form. Finally, pour the sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish before placing chicken pieces on top of it and baking for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly! Serve hot over your favorite pasta or rice!

How to Make Skin-On Chicken Breasts

Looking for an easy and healthy chicken recipe? Try these skin-on chicken breasts! These are perfect for busy weeknights since they take only about 20 minutes to prepare and cook. Plus, they're low in calories and fat so you can keep your diet on track while still enjoying a delicious meal.

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
fresh parsley sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and place on the prepared baking sheet. 3. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken breasts, sprinkle with rosemary, parsley, and salt if desired, then bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.*

How to Make Baked Chicken Wings

Looking for a healthy and easy chicken recipe? Look no further than these baked chicken wings! These simple and delicious wings are perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

-6 chicken wings, divided into 2 groups

-1/2 cup almond flour

-1/4 teaspoon black pepper

-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

-1/2 onion, thinly sliced

-1 garlic clove, minced

-1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each wing into 3 pieces at the joint. In a shallow dish, combine almond flour and black pepper; set aside. In another shallow dish, coat chicken wings with olive oil. Dip in almond flour mixture until coated evenly. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve hot with baked chicken wings. *If using vegetable broth, omit the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in step 2

How to Make Slow Cooker Whole Wheat Chicken and Vegetables

Slow cooker Whole Wheat Chicken and Vegetables is a healthy, easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. This dish is made in the slow cooker, so you can come home to a delicious meal ready to serve.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 cups uncooked whole wheat linguine pasta
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions: Place chicken breasts into slow cooker. Top with onion, garlic, salt and pepper. In medium bowl combine tomatoes with their juice and green chilies; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 3-4 hours. About 10 minutes before end of cooking time add pasta. Let stand 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

How to Make Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki chicken is a popular dish made with soy sauce, honey, and garlic. It's a healthy and easy way to make dinner that everyone will love. You don't even need a lot of ingredients, just some chicken breasts and teriyaki sauce. Here's how to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice wine vinegar.
4. Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
5. Spread the chicken onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve hot!

How to Freeze Your Homemade Food

If you're like most people, you don't have a lot of time to cook dinner on weeknights. That's why frozen dinner is so popular. You can easily put together a healthy and easy chicken dish in just minutes. Here are some tips for freezing your food:

1. Make sure the food is properly packaged. Use freezer-safe containers and wrap the food tightly in foil or plastic wrap.

2. Defrost the food slowly in the refrigerator overnight or over the weekend.

3. Serve the food immediately after defrosting, either cold or at room temperature.