29 Ways to Cook Your Favorite Lean Protein: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Anyone that's ever tried to diet — or at least eat healthier — knows that the struggle to find foods that are both healthy and flavorful is real. Very real.

But there is one reliable protein that should be every healthy eater's go-to: boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Whether you're highlighting the simplicity of the food or transforming it with sauces and spices, chicken can be one of the most versatile — not to mention easiest — ingredients for diet-friendly cooking.

So stock up on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and put the following recipes in your meal plan.

01
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
Cooking Classy

Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Get the recipe: Hawaiian chicken kebabs

02
One Pot Golden Curry Chicken Soup
Fit Foodie Finds

One Pot Golden Curry Chicken Soup

04
Honey Dijon Skillet Chicken
How Sweet It Is

Honey Dijon Skillet Chicken

05
Chicken Quinoa Enchiladas
Pinch of Yum

Chicken Quinoa Enchiladas

08
Caprese and Avocado Salad
Cooking Classy

Caprese and Avocado Salad

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Balsamic Peach Chicken Skillet
Cooking Classy

Balsamic Peach Chicken Skillet

11
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Pinch of Yum

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

12
Honey Mustard Chicken
Creme de la Crumb

Honey Mustard Chicken

13
Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken
Cooking Classy

Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken

15
Thai Chicken Tacos
Cooking Classy

Thai Chicken Tacos

16
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Averie Cooks

Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

17
Thai Red Coconut Chicken
A Saucy Kitchen

Thai Red Coconut Chicken

Get the recipe: Thai red coconut chicken

18
Winter Salad With Lemon Chicken
Pinch of Yum

Winter Salad With Lemon Chicken

19
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Creme de la Crumb

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken

20
Southwestern Chicken Skillet
Host the Toast

Southwestern Chicken Skillet

22
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Creme de la Crumb

Chicken Tortilla Soup

24
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Creme de la Crumb

Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

25
Chicken with Chiles, Olives, and Roasted Garlic
Cooking For Keeps

Chicken with Chiles, Olives, and Roasted Garlic

26
Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
Creme de la Crumb

Lemon Teriyaki Chicken

Get the recipe: lemon teriyaki chicken

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Chicken Zoodle Soup
Damn Delicious

Chicken Zoodle Soup

Get the recipe: chicken zoodle soup