30 Minute Healthy Chicken Dinners

When it comes to quick-cooking and healthy ingredients, chicken cannot be beat. Chicken is low in fat and high in protein and B vitamins, plus this affordable bird is easy to cook and incredibly versatile. Let these 9 quick chicken dinner ideas guide you to making a tasty, affordable and healthy meal that everyone will enjoy.

1. 10-Minute Chicken and Noodles – Yes, this recipe does cook up this quickly. This chicken dinner recipe is the perfect use for leftover chicken pieces. To make the recipe even healthier, use whole wheat noodles.
    
2. Quick Chicken with Mushrooms – The rich, earthy flavor of mushrooms complements the chicken beautifully in this healthy chicken dinner recipe. This super quick dish is perfect for those watching their sodium and fat intake.
    
3. Lemon Yogurt Chicken – The smooth, mellow flavors of chicken and yogurt meld well with the stronger garlic and lemon flavors in this delightful healthy chicken dinner. Marinating the chicken overnight adds heaps of additional flavor.
    
4. Balsamic Raspberry Chicken – This low carb chicken dinner may sound fancy and complicated, but this simple recipe actually is very easy and cooks up in about 20 minutes. Balsamic vinegar and fruit preserves add lots of sweetness to this quick chicken dinner idea.
    
5. Chicken and Pasta with Asparagus – Chock full of veggies, the flavor and nutritional value in this chicken breast dinner is unbeatable. Save prep time by using pre-cut vegetables.
    
6. Avocado Chicken – Avocado and low fat cream give this healthy, protein-rich quick chicken dinner a creamy texture. This recipe is low in sodium and carbohydrates.
   
   
7. Southwestern-Style Chicken – This healthy chicken dinner is delicious and cooks up quickly thanks to spices. Simply combine the dried spices, rub on the chicken and have a delicious chicken breast dinner in under 10 minutes of cooking time.
    
8. Chicken Breast Stuffed with Feta – Stuffed chicken breast may sound complicated, but this chicken dinner recipe shows you how easy and delicious stuffed chicken breast can be. Feta cheese and fresh mint add a unique flavor to this healthy chicken dinner.
    
9. BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet – One skillet, six ingredients and 25 minutes. That's all you'll need to make this tasty quick chicken dinner.

For more great healthy chicken recipes, check out the 22 Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Recipes Free eCookbook.