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    16 Low Calorie Chicken Dishes

    by Kathy Owen · Feb 26, 2026 · Updated: Feb 26, 2026 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    If you’re looking for low calorie chicken recipes that are full of flavor and simple enough for busy weeknights, you’re in the right place. These healthy chicken dinners are easy to customize, family-friendly, and made with everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

    From hearty soups to quick stir-fries, each of these low calorie chicken dishes is designed to keep you satisfied without derailing your health goals. Properly prepared and well-seasoned chicken meals are healthy and delicious!

    16 Low Calorie Chicken Dishes

    Get out the grill, fry up the oven, or pull out your slow cooker and make one of these delicious dishes today.

    1
    winter minestrone soup in white bowl with crusty bread

    Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe

    You can't beat a warm bowl of soup in the wintertime, and soup is very filling. You could have a piece of toasted bread or a few saltine crackers with this soup dish.

    2
    large skillet with creamy lemon chicken and rice

    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    This is a one-pan meal, an all-in-one dish, but you could always have a side salad with low-calorie dressing.

    3
    roasted rotisserie chicken salad

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Apples

    Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect for making chicken salad. Add apples or grapes to get your daily fruit.

    4
    A white plate with sliced vegetable egg rolls arranged in a circle around a small blue ramekin filled with dark dipping sauce, on a white wooden surface.

    Chicken Stuffed Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Dip these yummy egg rolls in the sauce (recipe included), and the flavors burst in your mouth. You'll want to keep this recipe handy so you can make them often.

    5
    honey garlic chicken broccoli stir fry

    Favorite Broccoli and Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

    This all-in-one main dish is packed with flavor and ready in no time. Perfect for meal prep or a tasty weeknight meal.

    6
    A close-up of a baked chicken breast with stuffing, resting on a bed of browned crumbs and melted cheese around the edges.

    Baked Chicken with Pepperidge Farms Stuffing

    This chicken is tender and juicy, and the stuffing is moist and delicious. 

    7
    A close-up of a black pan filled with colorful chicken stir fry, featuring broccoli, carrots, baby corn, snap peas, and tender pieces of chicken, sitting on a blue textured surface.

    Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

    Fresh vegetables are always best, but frozen ones are good instead. Learn how to make the sauce, and it will always be awesome. The hardest part of this dish is chopping the veggies.

    8
    An Oven Roasted Spatchcock Chicken, seasoned with herbs, sits on a baking tray, surrounded by roasted carrots, potatoes, garlic, and rosemary. The skin is golden brown and crispy.

    Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

    This isn't your momma's chicken—at least it's not mine—and it's so much better, plus low calorie! In the past, I have roasted whole chickens. That's pretty simple, but it takes a long time—usually 1½ hours in the oven, plus 15 minutes of resting time.

    9
    A bowl of Louisian Chicken Gumbo with sliced sausage, shredded chicken, diced vegetables, and rice topped with fresh cilantro, served with a spoon on the side.

    Louisiana Chicken Gumbo

    Some recipes truly stand the test of time, and this low calorie Louisiana chicken gumbo recipe is one of them! It’s been passed down through the years, ensuring each new generation can enjoy the rich, savory broth loaded with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and aromatic vegetables.

    10
    A close-up of a bowl of Tuscan Chicken Soup featuring carrots, celery, zucchini, spinach, white beans, onions, and tender chicken in a clear broth.

    South Beach Diet Chicken en Papillote

    The chicken is actually steamed in parchment paper and it is so good. I'm sure you've seen menu items like this at restaurants. And they are usually quite expensive.

    11

    Chicken, Cabbage, And Sweet Potato Stir Fry

    We love low-calorie stir-fry dishes like this one. The sweet potatoes and cabbage make it a little sweet. The fennel seeds add just the right boost of flavor. Chicken provides good, healthy protein.

    12

    Mexican Chicken Soup

    One recipe of this delicious warming soup makes 10 servings, too, so you can easily make extra for meal prep or freeze it for later

    13

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    The easiest way to describe chicken tikka masala is that it’s pre-marinated grilled chicken pieces cooked in spicy yogurt masala sauce. The best low calorie recipe!

    14

    Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

    There’s something so incredibly satisfying about mulligatawany soup! There are many different ways to make it, but they typically all include meat (usually lamb or chicken) with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and apples!

    15

    Peanut Chicken Stir Fry

    This dish is amazing. It's one of my go-to recipes. You can make this recipe with or without chicken. It's awesome either way.

    16

    Tuscan Chicken Soup

    This Tuscan chicken soup is the perfect light one-pot meal. It’s easy enough for supper and perfect for a cozy fall lunch! Try it with a slice of French bread.

    A roasted chicken garnished with cherry tomatoes and herbs is served on a white plate. Text above the plate reads low calorie Chicken Dishes in black and brown lettering.
    A roasted chicken garnished with cherry tomatoes and herbs is served on a white plate. Text above the plate reads low calorie Chicken Dishes in black and brown lettering.
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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