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    16 Easy Low Calorie Chicken Meals Good For Your Health

    by Kathy Owen · Feb 26, 2026 · Updated: Apr 11, 2026 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    If you’re looking for low calorie chicken meals 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

    Quickly create delicious chicken meals using store-bought
    staples like rotisserie chicken or chicken breasts, such as a 30-minute
    Lemon Chicken & Rice skillet, a Creamy Marry Me Chicken with sun-dried
    tomatoes, or a 15-minute BBQ chicken sandwich. Sheet pan meals with veggies and
    easy green chili enchiladas are also great options.

     

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    A bowl of Winter Minestrone with pasta, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and greens, topped with shredded cheese and served alongside two slices of buttered bread, with fresh herbs and extra vegetables in the background.

    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
    A skillet filled with creamy lemon chicken and rice, topped with seasoned, browned pieces and garnished with chopped parsley. A wooden spoon rests in the pan, surrounded by a towel, fresh lemon, and a bottle of oil on a light surface.

    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
    A blue plate with leafy green lettuce arranged around a scoop of creamy rotisserie chicken salad topped with a pecan, set on a wooden table.

    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
    Broccoli and Chicken Stir Fry features stir-fried chicken pieces with broccoli, coated in a glossy sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, all being mixed in a pan with a wooden spoon.

    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
    Two pieces of seasoned, cooked South Beach Chicken en Papillote rest on parchment paper atop a bed of chopped vegetables, including carrots, zucchini, and green onions, served on a white plate.

    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
    A close-up of a Chicken Cabbage Sweet Potato Stir Fry in a black pan, featuring chunks of orange sweet potato, green cabbage, pieces of chicken, red chili, and other vibrant vegetables.

    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
    A bowl of Mexican Chicken Soup with shredded meat, carrots, peas, zucchini, and tomatoes sits on a colorful patterned fabric.

    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
    A bowl of chicken tikka masala with white rice, garnished with parsley, sits on a napkin next to a fork. Fresh tomatoes, parsley, a lemon wedge, and bowls of spice and extra rice complete this inviting chicken tikka masala scene.

    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
    Close-up of a bowl of chicken mulligatawny soup with visible chunks of carrots, potatoes, onions, green peppers, shredded chicken, and a clear broth.

    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
    A colorful Peanut Chicken Stir Fry featuring chicken, broccoli, green beans, red bell pepper, and peanuts served with white rice and topped with chopped peanuts on a white plate.

    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
    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.

    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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