40+ High Protein Chicken Recipes

The best list of High Protein Chicken Recipes! Each recipe has over 25g+ of protein per serving. Easy to make, healthy and delicious.

 

Are you searching for high protein chicken recipes that are tasty, yet still healthy? Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight, or simply fuel your day, these recipes deliver both protein and taste in every bite!

Unlike other recipe collections that are surface level, we have gathered over 45 delicious chicken recipes, each with over 25g of protein per serving! All are easy to make and offer a variety of options, ensuring there’s a perfect dinner for your family.

Looking to boost your protein intake earlier in the day? Don’t miss these High Protein Breakfast Ideas.

Our Favorites High Protein Chicken Recipes

If we could only recommend 3 high protein chicken recipes to you, these are our favorites:

1. Crustless Chicken Pot Pie (59g per serving)
2. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (37g per serving)
3. Chicken Scarpiello (36g per serving)

High Protein Chicken Recipes for Weight Loss

All of these recipes are under 300 calories per serving.

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe! Easy to make and healthy, learn how to make buffalo chicken salad for a delicious, quick meal! (47g per serving)

Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe! Baking Chicken Legs in Oven is great for an easy, healthy dinner- learn how to bake chicken legs! (27g per serving)

The homemade Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delectable and adaptable dish that can be customized with various fillings. It is satisfying, savory, and bursting with flavor. This recipe is an excellent method to enhance the tenderness and taste of chicken breast. It’s a perfect choice for the entire family to enjoy! (25g per serving)

Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts, coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoning and crispy panko breadcrumbs. It’s a perfect combination of tangy and crunchy textures. (25g per serving)

Learn how to make Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Zucchini. They’re tender, cheesy, and have all the classic flavors of chicken parmesan but in half the time! (27g per 3 meatballs)

High Protein Chicken Recipes for Meal Prep

Spinach Artichoke Chicken is a must make for dinner! This easy artichoke chicken is the best dinner that’s secretly healthy! (38g per serving)

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is so easy to make! Loaded with tender chicken and veggies – this is the perfect one pot meal! (59g per serving)

Chicken Broccoli and Rice is an easy, one pot skillet meal you’ll love! Done in under 45 minutes, this is perfect for a quick dinner! (47g per serving)

Chicken Scarpariello is easy, hearty, and delicious. Packed with peppers and onions for tons of flavor! (36g per serving)

Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is an easy and delicious one-pan dinner! Made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor and done in under 30 minutes! (33g per serving)

Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe! Made with no condensed cream of chicken soup, this is an easy, healthy dinner everyone will love! (42g per serving)

Chicken Pot Pie is the perfect light dinner. Learn how to make chicken pot pie in under an hour for a delicious meal! (28g per serving)

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is healthy and delicious. Gluten free and easily modified for a paleo/keto friendly dinner. (31g per serving)

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free – it’s simple to make & better than takeout! (52g per serving)

Homemade Chicken Nuggets are so easy to make! These Healthy Chicken Nuggets are delicious, super crispy & so much better than fast food! (35g per serving)

Chicken Marsala Recipe! This easy chicken marsala is healthy, delicious and simple to make – the perfect weeknight dinner! (56g per serving)

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is so easy to make! Perfect for a quick lunch or meal prepping for a healthy dinner. Loaded with bacon & avocado – it’s delicious! (55g per serving)

Baked Chicken Thighs that you’ll love! Learn how to make the Best Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs for a healthy, delicious dinner! (32g per serving)

Cashew Chicken Recipe! Learn how to make chicken with cashew nuts for a quick, healthy dinner in under an hour! (43g per serving)

Grilled Chicken Thighs you can make in no time! Chicken thighs on the grill are delicious, healthy, and quick to make! (44g per serving)

One Pan Healthy Paella is a quick, delicious dinner! This easy paella is packed with chicken for protein, veggies + whole grain brown rice. (44g per serving)

Chicken Stir Fry that’s delicious and quick to make! This Healthy Chicken Stir Fry tastes amazing and is loaded with veggies! Naturally gluten free! (43g per serving)

Baked Chicken Caprese that everyone will love! Chicken is stuffed with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil for the perfect easy dinner! (43g per serving)

Healthy Fried Rice is packed with chicken, veggies and brown rice. Full of flavor + so delicious – just like takeout chicken fried rice at home! (32g per serving)

Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe! Paleo, gluten free + delicious – it’s one of the best healthy chicken recipes! (52g per serving)

Chicken Cacciatore everyone will love! This delicious recipe for chicken cacciatore is made on the stove in under an hour! (48g per serving)

Easy One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the best healthy dinner! This One Pot Pasta Recipe is delicious, quick to make and loaded with flavor! (36g per serving)

Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe! Bucatini and chicken are tossed in a creamy lemon sauce that is cheesy, delicious and secretly healthy! (37g per serving)

Pecan Crusted Chicken Cutlets are the perfect weeknight dinner. Easy to make, gluten free, crunchy + so full of flavor! (37g per serving)

One Pot Chicken Orzo that is so easy to make! This Creamy orzo with chicken is rich and delicious while still being healthy! (48g per serving)

This lightened up version of the viral Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delicious and complete dish packed with protein. It reheats well for a great meal prep option. (30g per serving)

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas – Enjoy this healthier version of chicken enchiladas with a homemade enchilada sauce! Super flavorful and on the table in under 30 minutes. (32g per serving)

The Paleo Apricot Chicken is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the accompanying sauce adds a refreshing touch of sweetness. The best part is that this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any evening of the week. (48g per serving)

This Buffalo Chicken Wrap will sate your craving for wings! Best of all, it’s an easy and healthy option for lunch or a light dinner. (52g per serving)

Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven! When you want a delicious chicken meal without any mess or fuss, these drumsticks made with or without potatoes is the recipe to go to! (35g per serving)

Coming together in less than 30 minutes, this Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs recipe is super easy to make and so flavourful! Each serving has only 364 calories! (46g per serving)

These Greek Chicken Wraps are packed with protein. They are both healthy and delicious and made with simple ingredients – marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki. (36g per serving)

Lemon Caper Chicken is an impressive yet deceptively simple dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a tangy lemon cream sauce and accented with briny capers. (49g per serving)

Check out these Easy Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for more meal prep recipes.

High Protein Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables! (43g per serving)

Chicken Chili Recipe! This red chicken chili recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. Healthy and delicious! (33g per serving)

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. Add your ingredients into your slow cooker and let your crockpot cook dinner for you! (34g per serving)

Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is so delicious! Make it in your instant pot, crock pot or on the stove for a quick, healthy dinner! (33g per serving)

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup you can make in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove! Authentic, healthy, delicious & quick! (37g per serving)

High Protein Chicken Soup Recipes

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! (30g per serving)

Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe everyone will love! Done in under 30 minutes, this pressure cooker chicken stew is hearty & delicious. (40g per serving)

Chicken Vegetable Soup is easy to make in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove. Full of protein and veggies! (33g per serving)

Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love! (40g per serving)

Chicken Pastina Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious. (34g per serving)

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty, delicious, and quick to make! The best cozy dinner! (39g per serving)