12 Easy Chicken Recipes You Need to Try

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What do we love even more than chicken? Easy low fat chicken recipes that can be quickly whipped up after a long day at work and enjoyed the very same night. The 12 quick chicken recipes below have won their place in our hearts (and on our plates) because they don’t take hours to prep, they’re flavorful and they’re packed with nutrition. Does it get any better?

Don’t be a chicken: Try one of these easy chicken recipes tonight! Just click on the recipe name to get the full recipe.

1. Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

low calorie chicken and broccoli stir fry
This Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli is full of flavor and nutrition. Feel free to toss in any of your favorite veggies.

2. Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

low carb stuffed chicken
This stuffed chicken breast recipe is so simple to make and so delicious to taste! It’s a favorite dinner recipe of Kristen Flynn, our very own nutrition expert. Watch as she prepares this dish in a matter of minutes.

3. Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich

low fat avocado and chicken salad sandwich
This delicious Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich is delicious and takes mere seconds to prepare.

4. Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

low carb pineapple and chicken kebabs
Talk about sweet and savory! These delicious Pineapple Chicken Kebabs are every bit as tasty as they sound.

5. 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets

skinny chicken nuggets for losing weight
These 5-Star Skinny We know, we know. Hard to believe this texture can be created from the list of ingredients. But we promise: We tested this weight loss recipe, and these Chicken Nuggets are just as pictured… tender, tasty and totally guilt-free!

6. Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

low calorie southwest grilled chicken salad
Get your greens… and your protein with this delicious Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad. It goes heavy on flavor but super light on the guilt!

7. Sante Fe Chicken

low calorie santa fe chicken
It might not be the best looking dish you’ve ever made, but this Sante Fe Style Chicken may very well be the best-tasting! Using your Nutrisystem Sante Fe Style Chicken and a few tasty additions, this is one meal you won’t want to miss.

8. Chicken Pita Pocket

low carb chicken pita pocket
Need a quick and tasty lunch for a busy workday? Searching for the simplest dinner that still delivers on taste and nutrition? Introducing the Chicken Pita Pocket! It’s easy to prepare, full of nutrition, and totally tasty!

9. Easy Chicken Fajita Bake

easy chicken fajita bake
This easy chicken fajita bake foregoes the tortilla… but none of the flavor!

10. Chicken and Veggie Kebabs with Brown Rice

low carb chicken and veggie kebabs
These delicious Chicken and Veggie Kebabs dish out tons of veggies and protein, and let’s not forget the flavor! Pair them with a side of brown rice for a well-rounded meal you’ll crave.

11. Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

cheesy low fat chicken quesadillas
Seriously. What’s not to love about a lightened up take on Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas?

12. Quinoa-Crusted Chicken

low calorie quinoa crusted chicken
This Quinoa Crusted Chicken recipe might sound fancy, but trust us: It’s easy to make and even easier to eat.