Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Low-Calorie and Deliciously Easy

As a nutritionist who has worked with clients to reach their health and fitness goals for more than seven years, I know how hard it can be to eat well and watch your calories. I like to eat chicken breast as a source of protein because it’s lean, versatile, and easy to cook in many tasty low-calorie ways. Read below: Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Low-Calorie and Deliciously Easy.

Here are some of my favorite easy chicken breast recipes that I’ve come up with over the years of cooking and meal prepping for myself and other people. Meals that are full of flavor but low in calories can be made with these recipes by using simple cooking methods, common pantry items, and few ingredients.

Baked Chicken Breast with Lemon and Herbs

It’s easy to make chicken breasts that are juicy and tender by baking them. When you bake chicken, the fresh herbs and citrus add flavor and keep the moisture in.

Items needed for this simple recipe are:

• 4 chicken breasts without bones or skin
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• A quarter cup of fresh lemon juice
• 2. 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon oregano that has been dried
• Half a teaspoon of dried thyme
• Simply add salt and pepper to your liking.

Just put the garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper in a small bowl. The chicken breasts should be put in a baking dish and covered on both sides with the mixture. For twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, bake at 400°F.

Moreover, the herbs and tart lemon give it a lot of flavor for not many calories. There are about 230 calories and 40g of protein in a chicken breast with herbs and lemon.

Crockpot Chicken with Salsa Verde

Using a crockpot to cook healthy food is easy; just put the food in and leave it to cook slowly while you go about your day. This recipe for salsa verde chicken makes juicy, shreddable chicken that tastes great with the bright, tangy salsa verde.

The following things are needed:

• 16 ounces of salsa verde
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 lime squeezed out
• 4 breasts of chicken without bones or skin
• 1/2 onion, cut into thin slices
• Simply add salt and pepper to your liking.

Place the chicken breasts, cilantro, lime juice, onion, and salsa verde in the crock pot. Put some salt and pepper on it. For four to six hours, on low heat, cook the chicken until it is very soft. Serve the chicken shredded over cauliflower rice or a salad.

About 250 calories and 40g of protein are in one serving. It tastes like fresh Mexican food because of the salsa verde.

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies

My favorite way to make a one-pan meal is to bake chicken with fresh vegetables. The vegetables get nice and crispy, and the chicken stays juicy and tasty.

The following things are needed:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts that have been pounded to a uniform thickness
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 1 pound carrots, separated and cut up
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped up
• 3 drops of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, dried

Simply add salt and pepper to your liking.

Turn the oven on to 400°F. Put the carrots and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage the vegetables together. Use one side of a big baking sheet to spread it out.

Add the chicken to the bowl with the last tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Put the chicken on the breading sheet’s other side.

Cook the chicken and vegetables in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. The lemon garlic sauce raises the taste of the chicken. This dish has about 280 calories and 40 grams of protein per serving.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Lime and cilantro give the chicken a bright flavor without heavy sauces or marinades. This easy mix keeps the chicken juicy and tasty.

In a blender, mix:

• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• Lime juice from two limes
• Two cloves of garlic
• 6 milligrams of cumin
• Simply add salt and pepper to your liking.

Make a smooth mixture. Put four chicken breasts that don’t have any bones or skin on them in a dish. Cover both sides with the cilantro lime marinade. Let the chicken sit for 15 minutes. Then, cook it on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until it’s done.

The marinade’s sour and bright flavors really stand out. There are only 210 calories and 42g of protein in single serving.

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

I stuff bell peppers with chicken, vegetables, and Mexican spices for a fun take on fajitas. You can make this recipe your own by adding any vegetables you have on hand.

The following things are needed:

Cut off the tops of four bell peppers and remove the seeds.

• 5 drops of olive oil
• 1/2 onion, cut up
• 1/2 red or green bell pepper, cut up
• 2. 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound of ground chicken
• Two tablespoons of chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin
• 1.25 teaspoons oregano
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
• 2 cups rice that has already been cooked
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Simply add salt and pepper to your liking.

Turn the oven on to 375°F. Warm up the olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. For five minutes, cook the onion and bell pepper until they get soft. One more minute after adding the garlic.

Furthermore, combine the chicken meat and spices. Break up the chicken into crumbles and cook until it is browned and done. Add the tomatoes and rice, then cook for another two to three minutes. Stir in the cilantro after taking it off the heat.

Fill the bell peppers with the same amount of filling. Put peppers in a baking dish so they stand up straight. Bake for 20 minutes. The peppers add bulk and nutrients while keeping the calories low—each stuffed pepper has about 250 calories and 33 grams of protein.

Conclusion

At Last, when you cook with chicken breast, you can do anything. Eat lots of vegetables, herbs, spices, citrus fruits, and lean proteins to make meals that are both filling and within your calorie limits. Looking forward to trying which recipe the most. Tell me what happens! I hope you like the recipes in “Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Low-Calorie and Deliciously Easy”.