Quick and healthy chicken breast recipes!

lsugirl4588

I have a TON of chicken breast in my freezer but it seems to be going to waste. Today is my first day on here and I'm looking for quick recipes to include some good protein in. I have a VERY busy lifestyle and rarely have much time to cook. I need 30 min meals or something I can cook ahead and save for the next day! Any suggestions would be great!!!

angiereid

chicken parm
take buttermilk put in ziploc bag and place chicken in it, then take fat free croutons seasoned ones are the best crush them up in a ziploc bag and use as breadcrumbs place a piece of swiss cheese or provolone and some sauce bake 350 about 350-400 calories very good

4lafz

Marinate in a very low cal salad dressing (I like the Sesame Soy Ginger varieties for this) while you work and you can grill; grill pan or bake when you get home. Grill up on a weekend, slice and put in a freezer bag (I wrap portions in foil first) for the freezer. Easy to defrost for a salad toping or wrap in a low carb tortilla (I like these with a spread of laughing cow light cheese.

iluvwdw

http://www.campbellskitchen.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipeId=24439&ref=/SearchRecipesResult.aspx?q=casserole%2c+rice%2c+chicken&filter=American|Chicken%20and%20Poultry|Main%20Dish

chicken and brocolli casserole yuummoo and not bad on the cals if u use low fat soup.

there are a few others there as well u might want to look at.

skdk833

If you have a crockpot, 4 chicken breast, one small jar of salsa, one can black beans drained. Cook low 4-6 hours, either shred for taco/burritos or have it over brown rice. Very good.

MzBug

I bake off 4-6 breasts at a time and keep them in the fridge. I slice them for sandwiches, dice them for salads, shred them for chicken salad, add bbq sauce and broil for a few minutes, or just plain with a low cal dressing as a dip. I also like to filet the breasts and use different marinades, then grill them. Between my bf and I we can eat up some chicken breasts. Not uncommon for us to use a dozen a week. His fav to take to work for dinner is diced chicken on rice with Thai peanut sauce.

Wednesday night I marinated 5 pounds of chicken breast filets (14) and grilled them. Today there are only 2 left in the fridge.

Red13

Easy baked chicken packets:

Take aluminum foil and make a good sized sheet for each breast you would like to bake. lightly spray with oil. Place uncooked breast on foil. Top with a mixture of equal parts salsa and corn (mexicorn is better). Make sure breast is covered so it won't dry out. Fold up the packets tight. Bake until no longer pink (about 25-30 min). During the last few minutes you can put on shredded cheese if you like. Pepperjack works well with the flavors. Foil packets are so easy and you can make your own flavor combinations to whatever you like with your chicken!

dmmarie21

I just made this last night! It was wonderful!

Spinach stuffed chicken breast
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup sour cream ( I used fat free)
1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese ( I used mild cheddar)
4 cloves garlic, minced (I left this out, even though I LOVE garlic, b/c I didn't want it to be too spicy for family, I'd add it next time)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)- I wouldn't leave this step out (I almost did), but, it really makes the flavor sooo good.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (I set my oven on 400)
Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic. ( I sauted mine with pam)
Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg

As far as the calories, I didn't add them up, but, when I entered everything on here under recipes it came up at 299 per serving.

lsugirl4588

WOW these all sound great! I love the quick response on myfitnesspal! I will be trying ALL of these!

annejay

Some great recipe ideas!!

lsugirl4588

I have my Chicken, Broccoli, Rice Casserole in the oven now! Can't wait to try it. Also thawing extra chicken to marinate in some Newman's Own Low fat Sesame Ginger Dressing and some in Lemon Pepper marinade. Also bought my fat free croutons and provolone cheese for the Chicken Parm! Thanks everyone!

iluvwdw

I have my Chicken, Broccoli, Rice Casserole in the oven now! Can't wait to try it. Also thawing extra chicken to marinate in some Newman's Own Low fat Sesame Ginger Dressing and some in Lemon Pepper marinade. Also bought my fat free croutons and provolone cheese for the Chicken Parm! Thanks everyone!

Let me know how it turns out.

iluvwdw

I have my Chicken, Broccoli, Rice Casserole in the oven now! Can't wait to try it. Also thawing extra chicken to marinate in some Newman's Own Low fat Sesame Ginger Dressing and some in Lemon Pepper marinade. Also bought my fat free croutons and provolone cheese for the Chicken Parm! Thanks everyone!

Did you like the Chicken Brocolli, Rice? It's one of my favourites.

allie7383

here's a really easy one... dip chicken breast into dressing of your choice ( i usually use light caesar, light ranch, jalepeno ranch) then dip into breadcrumbs and put in baking dish. bake in oven for 20 min at 400 degrees. the last time i made it with jalp. ranch and i added salsa on top and it was amazing!

parvati

I just made this last night! It was wonderful!

Spinach stuffed chicken breast
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup sour cream ( I used fat free)
1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese ( I used mild cheddar)
4 cloves garlic, minced (I left this out, even though I LOVE garlic, b/c I didn't want it to be too spicy for family, I'd add it next time)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)- I wouldn't leave this step out (I almost did), but, it really makes the flavor sooo good.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (I set my oven on 400)
Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic. ( I sauted mine with pam)
Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg

As far as the calories, I didn't add them up, but, when I entered everything on here under recipes it came up at 299 per serving.




Can't wait to try this!!!

lsugirl4588

It was great! I made the full recipe and saved the extra for lunch and dinner the next day. The Sesame Ginger chicken was good too! I ate it with fat free croutons and shredded carrots on romaine!

brityn

Sunday Chicken

4-6oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
garlic salt
pepper
8oz. bag sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 can healthy select cream of mushroom soup
3/4 c. fat free plain yogurt

Preheat oven at 325

place chicken in casserole dish. Sprinkle both sides with garlic salt and pepper. Pour sliced mushrooms over the chicken. In a bowl mix together soup and yogurt. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Bake uncovered for 2 1/2 hours. Serve sauce over broccoli or steamed brown rice. It's creamy deliciousness!

lsugirl4588

How long do you bake the chicken parm??

lsugirl4588

Making the Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast soon! Sounds delicious!

Nikiki

most days I eat lettuce wraps for lunch:

2 oz shredded chicken breast (I cook up several on Sunday so I can just grab & go during the week, either my hubby grills them or I poach them)
2 tb hummus
2 tb feta cheese
mix above three ingredients and put a spoonfull into 3-4 romain or endive leaves, top with veggies (below) and a spoonfull of fat free greek yogurt
very tasty, low carb & low fat!

for the veggies: dice 1 bell pepper, 1/2 a cucumber (peel first if you want) & 1 celery stalk very small. Mix with 2 tbs red wine vinegar (balsamic will work too!) salt, pepper and any seasonings you like (I use a greek blend) put in an airtight container, should be enough for a week of lettuce wraps

Alicia627

I just made this last night! It was wonderful!

Spinach stuffed chicken breast
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup sour cream ( I used fat free)
1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese ( I used mild cheddar)
4 cloves garlic, minced (I left this out, even though I LOVE garlic, b/c I didn't want it to be too spicy for family, I'd add it next time)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)- I wouldn't leave this step out (I almost did), but, it really makes the flavor sooo good.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (I set my oven on 400)
Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic. ( I sauted mine with pam)
Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg

As far as the calories, I didn't add them up, but, when I entered everything on here under recipes it came up at 299 per serving.

This sounds delicious!!! I love spinach and bacon and cheese!

Katiekat1182

These all sound delish!!

aweightogo

Wow! these look really good. Can't wait to try some of them.

Mamakatspokane

I'm sooo hungry now! They all look great! Thanks!

boobee32

I baked chicken last nite with the cornflakes for the breading. It was DELISH!!! First time i had done it, Added a bit of parm. cheese and lemon pepper to cornflake mix - baked for about 20 minutes. Very crunchy and yummo

lindzbindz

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rymattsmom

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gingermoon

If you like spicy food, then this one will be right up your alley!
Freezes very well!

20 Minute Chicken Creole

Nutritional Info
Fat: 4.5g
Carbohydrates: 20.7g
Calories: 255.4
Protein: 33.3g

Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray as needed
1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips*
1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes, cut up**
1 cup low-sodium chili sauce
1-1/2 cups green peppers, chopped (1 large)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.Spray a deep skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat pan over high heat.
2.Cook chicken in hot skillet, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Reduce heat.
3.Add tomatoes and their juice, low-sodium chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
4.Serve over hot cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
** To cut back on sodium, try low sodium canned tomatoes.

Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 1-1/2 cup.

chezkie

This is one of my weekday winners:

Stuffed 'Philly' Chicken wrapped in Bacon
4 Chicken Breasts
8 Teaspoons of Philadelphia Extra Light Soft Cheese with Garlic and Herbs
4 Bacon Rashers or 4 Slices of Parma Ham

Cut a pocket into your chicken breasts and put 2 teaspoons of the soft cheese within each pocket and spread evenly. Wrap one slice of bacon or parma ham tightly around each chicken breast (seal with a cocktail stick or skewer if necessary) and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Easy peasy and super tasty.

ErinMarie25

I just made this last night! It was wonderful!

Spinach stuffed chicken breast
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup sour cream ( I used fat free)
1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese ( I used mild cheddar)
4 cloves garlic, minced (I left this out, even though I LOVE garlic, b/c I didn't want it to be too spicy for family, I'd add it next time)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)- I wouldn't leave this step out (I almost did), but, it really makes the flavor sooo good.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (I set my oven on 400)
Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic. ( I sauted mine with pam)
Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg

As far as the calories, I didn't add them up, but, when I entered everything on here under recipes it came up at 299 per serving.

I MUST MAKE THIS. SOON.

lkm111

Garlic Lemon Dill Grilled Chicken Breasts

4 chicken breasts
4T butter (light ok), melted
1 t Onion powder
1 t salt
1 t dill weed
1/4 pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Juice of 2 lemons

Score chicken lightly with knife and butterfly if breasts are really thick. Place all ingredients in glass dish or ziploc bag and mix. Reserve about 1/4 cup for basting. Marinate chicken 20 minutes to an hour, turning twice. Grill 6 minutes per side or until juices run clear.

My family asks for this recipe again and again and again.....