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You can never have enough chicken recipes in my opinion! And chicken doesn’t have to be boring! This Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes round up contains 50+ of my favorite healthy chicken recipe ideas the whole family will love!
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I try to include a variety of protein sources in my diet, but I can’t deny that chicken is my FAVORITE. This lean protein is so versatile and can be enjoyed any time! Save this list for next time you are making your meal plan for the week. I promise you will not get bored with these flavorful picks!
I also have this post on 50+ Macro Friendly Foods that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options!
If you need something to pair with these macro-friendly chicken recipes, check out my favorite 20+ Healthy Side Dish Recipes!
1. Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Nuggets
The Best Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Nuggets (Pickle-Brined)
These Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Nuggets are awesome for meal prep or just when you need to cook your chicken quick! The secret ingredient is pickle juice which locks in the juices and gives this chicken the most delicious and tasty flavor!
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Basic Shredded Chicken
This Basic Shredded Chicken (CrockPot or Stovetop) recipe is one everyone should have! Skip buying expensive pre-grilled or rotisserie chicken at the grocery store and make this extremely easy, minimal ingredient, juiciest shredded chicken ever!
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Baked Panko Chicken Nuggets (Freezer Friendly)
These homemade Baked Panko Chicken Nuggets are deliciously juicy, tender, and crisp! They're loved by kids and adults alike and a FAVORITE around here. Perfect to freeze too!
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Meal Prep Balsamic Chicken Marinade
Meal prep chicken never tasted so good than with this delicious Balsamic Chicken Marinade! It makes chicken so tender, juicy and flavorful and is great for the stovetop, oven, and grill.
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Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
This Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken makes tasty meal prep a breeze! It's sweet, tangy and packed with flavor. Plus, it's easy to prep in bulk so you can have protein ready to eat all week long. Use it for sandwiches, enchiladas, tacos or just eat it straight up – the possibilities are endless!
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Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Tender and juicy, these crispy Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders are a meal you'll have on repeat!! The crispy coating and mix of sweet and savory with the honey drizzled makes this a family favorite recipe that is a seriously a winner every time!
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7. Blackened Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Popeye’s Copycat)
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders (Popeyes Copycat)
These Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders are juicy, flavorful and so easy to make! They're made with the easiest spice blend and are great for meal prep because they pair with so many things. And they're ready in 15 minutes!
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8. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken (Healthy, Juicy, 20 Minutes!)
Make this super easy BBQ Chicken in the air fryer or on the grill in just 20 minutes! Perfectly juicy and insanely flavorful, it makes the perfect protein to whip up for meal prep or for an easy weeknight dinner! Use it for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or pair it with your favorite sides!
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9. Pulled Buffalo Chicken (Crockpot or Stovetop)
Pulled Buffalo Chicken: 3 Ways to Cook (Stovetop, Crockpot or Instant Pot)
This simple, 2-ingredient Pulled Buffalo Chicken recipe is almost too good to be true! It can be prepared on the stovetop, in the Crockpot or Instant Pot. Can be used for salads, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, sliders and so much more!
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Crispy Panfried Healthy Chicken Schnitzel
This Healthy Chicken Schnitzel is pure perfection! Golden and crispy on the outside, yet still tender and juicy on the inside. A family favorite German-inspired dish that is absolutely to die for and a winner every time!
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken (with Grill Option!)
This Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken is seriously such a good staple! A great recipe for meal prep and so many yummy ways to use it. Grill or air fry this buffalo chicken and use for sandwiches, salads, or wraps all week!
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Meal Prep Breaded Chicken (No Egg)
This Easy Breaded Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal and made with my special secret ingredient! It's tender, juicy and packed with so much amazing flavor. Perfect for enjoying with you favorite sides or add on top of your favorite salad or pasta!
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Pecan and Cranberry Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
Dress your typical chicken salad recipe up for the holidays with this delicious Winter Pecan and Cranberry Chicken Salad. Made with sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, it’s a great healthy, protein-packed meal for easy throw-together meals all week!
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Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
This Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is packed with protein, healthy fats and has so much FLAVOR!! It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or quick afternoon snack!
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Easy Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
This Healthy Apple Pecan Chicken Salad features tender chicken, sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and tart cranberries in a creamy, light creamy sauce! It is the best of ALL the combos, an easy one to whip up and guaranteed to be one of your new favorite recipes!!
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
This lightened-up Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Salad is going to be your new go-to lunch. It's packed with so much protein, veggies, and flavor that you'll want to eat it again and again!
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Rainbow Chicken Salad
This Rainbow Chicken Salad is packed with vegetables, lean protein, and fiber to keep you satisfyingly full and focused all day long. Plus, it's low in fat and a great nutritious meal prep option to enjoy in so many ways all week!
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18. Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe
Healthy Waldorf Salad
This Healthy Waldorf Chicken Salad is a classic recipe for good reason! It has the perfect combination of crisp apples, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans! This recipe is lower in fat and higher in protein than traditional Waldorf salad but still has all the great flavor and texture you know and love! Plus, it's super easy and ready in just 20 minutes (or less)!
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19. Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Looking for a fresh and flavorful low carb salad? You’ll love this Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad. It’s filled with juicy, tender chicken over greens, creamy goat cheese, and more all topped with a light balsamic dressing.
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Fall Harvest Salad w/ Pecan Crusted Chicken
Rich, festive, and full of fresh fall flavors!! This Fall Harvest Salad with Pecan Crusted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes checks all the boxes! It features a bed of greens with apples, sweet potatoes and goat cheese topped with juicy Pecan Crusted Chicken and sweet Honey Mustard Dressing! The combination of flavors in this delicious salad just screams FALL!!
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Light Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
This Healthy Caesar Chicken Salad recipe is a lightened up version of the classic with easy homemade sourdough croutons. It's great for lunch, dinner or meal prep and super easy to come together. A winner all around!
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22. Chick-fil-A Copycat Cobb Salad
Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad Recipe
Skip the drive thru and make this copycat Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad Recipe for an easy, delicious meal when you want something fresh and filling! It's made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, hard-boiled egg and thick-sliced cheese!
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Creamy Lightened-up Chicken Gnocchi Soup (One Pot)
This Creamy Lightened-up Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a total Olive Garden copycat. It's much lighter but still creamy, hearty, and incredibly delicious. Plus, it only requires one pot so clean up is a breeze!
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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup (One Pot + Dairy Free)
This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the ultimate guilt-free comfort food. Filled with hearty chicken, tender vegetables and warm broth, it's the perfect way to get cozy on a chilly night!
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Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Soup
Make this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Soup for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner! It’s low calorie, protein packed, and super quick to come together! You can top it with cheese and sour cream and enjoy with a grilled cheese sandwich, cheesy toast, or your favorite bread.
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Italian Chicken Cabbage Soup (Dairy Free, Low Calorie)
Whip up this easy-to-make Italian Chicken Cabbage Soup in a jiff on a busy weeknight. It's hearty and bursting with delicious Italian flavors! Plus, it's low carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup (One Pot, Anti-inflammatory)
This one pot Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup is the perfect recipe when you want a warm and cozy meal or you're feeling under the weather! This soup is packed with tons of flavor, nutrients, anti-inflammatory properties and protein. It's super easy to make and ready in less than 50 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
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28. Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Healthy Crockpot White Chicken Chili (High-Protein!)
This Healthy Crockpot White Chicken Chili recipe is the best dump-and-go recipe for a chilly night! Prep everything in less than 15 minutes, then let the crockpot do all the work!
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Hashbrown Casserole (Cozy Family Dinner)
This Chicken Broccoli Hashbrown Casserole is seriously the best comfort food and is perfect served for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This high protein casserole dish is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and cheesy potato goodness! Guaranteed to be a family favorite!
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is absolutely to die for! Low carb, high protein and super voluminous, there is cheesy goodness all throughout and its bursting with buffalo flavor! A reader favorite around here!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Crispy bacon, savory ranch chicken, and cheesy pasta meet in this easy and delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese. This pasta is low in fat, high in protein and great for meal prep!
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Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Stack
Everything you love about your favorite enchiladas but lightened up and made easy with this fun stack variation! This Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Stack is made with sweet, juicy chicken paired with creamy green chili sauce, tortillas, and cheese. Definitely a dinner the whole family will love!
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33. Chicken Alfredo Bubble-Up Bake from Haley Nicole Fit
Chicken Alfredo Bubble Up Bake
This super macro friendly chicken Alfredo bubble up comes together super quickly and with just 5 ingredients! It lighter and lower calorie and tastes like major comfort food. It's one that will definitely make your taste buds go dancing!
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Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet
This Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet is an easy one pan meal that's packed with delicious flavors from tender chicken, sautéed onions and peppers and perfectly melty white cheddar cheese. Enjoy this healthier version of the popular Philadelphia street food stuffed in a hoagie roll, wrap, or paired with some veggies or rice. There's a way for everyone to enjoy it!
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Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (PF Chang’s Copycat)
If you love PF Chang's, you're going to love these copycat Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps! They're packed with delicious flavor and so easy to make for meal prep. They're the perfect low carb lunch option.
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Healthy Chicken Alfredo (Low Fat + High Protein)
Bold, blackened chicken tenders meet creamy, flavor-popping fettuccine alfredo! This low fat, high protein Healthy Chicken Alfredo is comfort food and flavor explosion to the extreme! Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner!
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37. Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower
Creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese with chicken, cauliflower and a kick of buffalo all throughout! This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower has a mild buffalo kick as made, but feel free to adjust it to your preferences. Seriously the most delicious macro-friendly comfort food and it's made in just 30 minutes!
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38. Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet from A Paige of Positivity
Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet
All your favorite Mexican flavors made into a delicious entree in just one pan! Packed with flavor and so much deliciousness, this is one you will for sure want to keep in your back pocket!
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One Pan Caprese Chicken Skillet
This One Pan Caprese Chicken is fresh, flavorful, and makes my kitchen smell incredibly delicious. And it's all done with just one pan! Enjoy this recipe on its own or pair with your favorite sides like pasta or roasted vegetables. It's guaranteed to impress!
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Chicken Parmesan Stromboli
Get ready to fall in LOVE with this cheesy Chicken Parmesan Stromboli. It’s the easiest thing ever to make and tastes straight up like comfort food! Perfect for weeknight dinner or to serve as an appetizer. Everyone is going to love it!!
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Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe (Lightened up)
This Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! I've lightened this classic recipe up a bit, but don't let that scare you, it absolutely does not taste it for a second! Hearty chicken, bold buffalo flavors and creamy cheese all baked in a buttery crescent ring, you are gonna melt!!
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42. Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip with Bacon and Pretzel Nuggets
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip with Bacon and Pretzel Nuggets
This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip with Bacon and Pretzel Nuggets is the ultimate appetizer and game day dip! Savory, indulgent, delicious, and lightened up, it’s really everything you’ve ever wanted and more. And you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying it!
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Lightened Up Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Lightened up Buffalo Chicken Dip is my go-to appetizer for any occasion! Made with a few simple ingredients, this dip is creamy, mouthwatering, and full of so much flavor. There is a reason it is a reader favorite!!!
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Bang Bang Chicken Minis (Homemade + Freezer Nugget Version!)
These Bang Bang Chicken Minis make the BEST appetizer, game day food or light meal idea. They feature breaded chicken and creamy bang bang sauce sandwiched in little yeast rolls. My version of bang bang sauce is not spicy but you can easily make it as spicy as you want by adding a touch more Sriracha.
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45. Chicken Caprese Pasta from Jordo’s World
Chicken Caprese Pasta
Say it with me: KUH-PRAY-ZAY. You're going to be telling everyone about this 30-minute chicken caprese pasta recipe, so you might as well be able to say it right!
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Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
This Healthy Chicken Curry is made easy by using a few staple ingredients in the slow cooker! It's flavorful, creamy, warm, and with just the right amount of spices – this curry dish is sure to spice up your night!
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47. Ratatouille Inspired High Protein Chicken & Rice Meal Prep – from Emyogifit
Ratatouille Inspired High Protein Chicken Rice Meal Prep
Basic chicken and rice just got a huge upgrade with this ratatouille inspired chicken and rice! This easy meal prep packs loads of flavor! Who said chicken and rice had to be boring?
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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Baked Chicken and Cauliflower
This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Baked Chicken and Cauliflower recipe is one of the easiest and tastiest meal prep recipes! It's also perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight – the whole meal takes just 35 minutes!
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Skinny Chicken Enchiladas
One of my all time, favorite, go-to meals for busy weeknights! These Skinny Chicken Enchiladas are so good and are ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes. Lightened up and packed with protein, these enchiladas are simply too good! Top with some fresh cilantro, sour cream and avocado and these will quickly become a weeknight staple for you too!
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Chicken Bacon Apple Burgers
Juicy chicken burgers with a fun fall twist!! These Chicken Bacon Apple Burgers are crazy easy to make and could not be more perfect for FALL! They're a little savory, a little sweet with a whole lot of deliciousness!
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Crock-Pot Teriyaki Chicken
This Crock-Pot Teriyaki Chicken is tender, juicy, and sweet! It's high in protein and has amazing flavor. The best part is the Crock-Pot does all the work for you. Just dump it in and go!
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Greek Chicken Bowls
These Greek Chicken Bowls are one of the absolute best meal prep/lunch option! They're filled with fresh flavor, loaded with tender protein and are perfectly macro-balanced. Easily customize these bowls to fit you needs and you have a delicious lunch all week!!
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30-Minute, Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
This 30-minute, Chicken Cauliflower Fried rice is so incredibly delicious and easy to make! It's perfect for busy weeknights and only requires one skillet, which means super easy clean up. Win-win!! This dish is low is calories but packed with SO much flavor!
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Ritzy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
If you're looking for healthy comfort food, this is IT right here! This Ritzy Chicken Casserole is the best dish loaded with cheese, chicken and topped with buttery, crispy Ritz crackers. It so good, I promise you'll never believe it's been lightened up and has almost 30g of protein!
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Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll Bowl
I love all things buffalo and this recipe is such a fun twist on a go-to weeknight dish! This Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll Bowl can be made in just 15 minutes and is so great for lunches or dinners. Throw it in an egg roll wrapper to make it kid and husband approved and everyone's happy!
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Smoky Grilled Chicken Filets (Great for Meal Prep!)
These Smoky Grilled Chicken Fillets are tender, juicy, smoky and SO delicious! They make a great-tasting, high-protein lunch or dinner every single time. Also the perfect meal prep protein for salads, sandwiches, wraps – literally anything you need chicken for!
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Sweet Apple Chicken and Gouda Skillet Pasta (20-minute)
You're gonna love how fast this Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage and Gouda Skillet Pasta comes together! It's easy, cheesy, and comfort food to the max! Great for a quick easy weeknight dinner or to meal prep for the week!
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Green Chili Chicken Tacos
Another great, family-friendly weeknight recipe! These Green Chili Chicken Tacos are so good and super easy to make. Ready to go in less than 30 minutes these tacos are packed with flavor and protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos
These Macro Friendly Buffalo Chicken Tacos are so so good! They're easy to make and the kids and husband will love them. Make them for a busy weeknight dinner or take them to your next game day party.
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Greek Chicken
This is not just any chicken recipe. Marinated in Greek yogurt, these Greek Chicken bites are the upmost TENDER, juicy and flavor-packed chicken! They're perfect for meal prep or simply to elevate any chicken dish. Three cooking methods included!
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Healthier Chicken Pot Pie Skillet with Carrots and Cauliflower
There is nothing more cozy than this Cozy Healthier Chicken Pot Pie!! Simple ingredients, all made in one skillet, comfort food to a tee… you are gonna love!!
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Sheet Pan Smoky Paprika Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
Another fabulous easy weeknight (or meal prep) option to add to your collection! This Sheet Pan Smoky Paprika Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is smokey, perfectly spiced (but not spicy) and ridiculously easy to prepare. The chicken thighs are juicy and delicious but feel free to sub out for chicken breasts if you wish!
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King Ranch Chicken Soup
All your favorite Tex-Mex flavors you love in the classic casserole dish in a delicious, easy-to-make soup version! This healthy King Ranch Chicken Soup comes together in just 30 minutes and punches the perfect amount of flavor and spice with delicious juicy chunks of chicken!
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I hope you guys loved this macro friendly chicken recipes post! A great post to come back to when you’re looking for a tasty chicken dinner! Chicken is my favorite so you know I’ll keep the macro friendly chicken recipes coming!
