Chicken is an excellent ingredient when you're trying to eat healthy. Leaner, and far lower in things like saturated fats than pork or beef, both white meat and dark meat are excellent additions to a healthy diet. But if you're interested in weight loss, trying to eat lighter, or simply want to add more healthy recipes to your weekly roundup, you'll want healthy chicken recipes that taste great, and aren't too difficult to make. Here are our favorites!

Forget the packaged stuff and whip up this ramen noodle recipe from scratch.

Get the recipe for Ginger Garlic Chicken Ramen.

This lighter take on standard chili is full of flavor—and a great way to use ground chicken!

Get the recipe for White Chicken Chili.

With bell pepper, mushrooms, and breast meat, this snackable meal packs a lot of nutrition.

Get the recipe for Chicken Quesadillas.

Roasted over a bed of hearty veggies, this chicken dish is a one-pan dinner!

Get the recipe for Roast Chicken with Tarragon-Braised Fennel.

This elegant chicken breast recipe is good enough to impress on date night, easy enough to make on a weeknight, and tasty enough the family might lick their plates. You can switch out the heavy cream for milk or even Greek yogurt, but in small amounts, we think the sauce is still worth it.

Get the recipe for Chicken Marsala.

Doesn't Thai food for dinner sound great?

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Pad Thai.

Thighs are not only healthy, but they're delicious and a lot easier to make than breasts! Give this a try and the family will be asking you to make it again and again.

Get the recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs.

Fire up the grill to make this veggie-filled foil pack recipe. Not only can you eat it just about anywhere, but there's also no dish-washing needed for this dinner. Now that's a winner!

Get the recipe for Chicken and Black Bean Nachos.

Craving meatballs? These flavorful, hatch-chile-spiced meatballs are perfect for a light dinner.

Get the recipe for Tex-Mex Chicken Meatballs.

We've remade this classic crowd-pleaser into a healthy dinner that gets to the table in less than half an hour!

Get the recipe for Swedish Meatballs with Chicken.

What could be finer than a warm flatbread filled with delicious chicken, hummus, pomegranate, and feta? Not much.

Get the recipe for Spiced Chicken Flatbreads.

This baked version of the fried comfort food classic offers all the crunch you want thanks to flaky cereal. But it's so tasty that it's sure to become a new family favorite!

Get the recipe for Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken .

This "set it and forget it" slow cooker chicken dinner is bathed in a sweet and savory sauce for plenty of flavor. A fresh cabbage slaw adds a nice crunch.

Get the recipe for Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken.

Ground chicken turns taco night into a healthier meal, without losing flavor!

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Tacos.

So long, bland chicken salad. Loads of fresh herbs and briny dill pickles make for a classic chicken bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe for Updated Chicken Salad.

Want to skip the mayo but still have a flavorful chicken salad? The combination of savory fish sauce, bright lime juice, sweet honey, and spicy radishes makes this version a real standout.

Get the recipe for Thai-Style Chicken Salad.

This tasty, 25-minute meal is like your favorite takeout dish, but in meatball form.

Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Meatballs.

This hearty soup is a Mexican-inspired favorite, made easy.

Get the recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup.

This lighter take on the dinner classic is absolutely full of flavor!

Get the recipe for Chicken Meatloaf.

Looking for a healthy dinner that's also yummy and easy to make? This one-pan dinner has it all. Put it in your regular recipe rotation.

Get the recipe for Chicken Thighs with White Beans and Escarole.

Consider this your base recipe for ultimate weeknight ease. Dress it with your favorite herbs and spices, and pair it with your favorite side dishes.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken.

These spicy chicken fajitas take barely any time to make and the recipe is packed with flavor.

Get the recipe for Chipotle Chicken Fajitas.

Prefer your chicken on the crunchier side? An air fryer is still the way the go! With an easy cornflake coating this recipe is satisfying and fast. Don't have an air fryer? See the next slide.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Fried Chicken.

Not only is this one-pan dish good and good for you, it's also a snap to make and clean up!

Get the recipe for Roasted Chicken with Tomatoes and Fennel .

Inspired by the flavors of Indian Tandoori cooking, these spiced chicken and onion kebabs can be rolled up in naan or flatbread and drizzled with a cucumber and cilantro yogurt sauce.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Onion Kebabs.

Tangy olives, red wine vinegar, and fresh parsley give this chicken salad a modern twist.

Get the recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Salad .

A dollop—or heap—of chili-garlic sauce brings the heat to this chicken dinner idea. If you don't like a lot of spice, don't worry—the mix is served on the side.

Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken.

This healthy meal is a main and a side all in one easy recipe.

Get the recipe for Cider-Braised Chicken-and-Fennel Panzanella.

Canned artichoke hearts are the secret to this delicious one-pot dish. Cooked together, they gently flavor the whole meal.

Get the recipe for Chicken Legs.

Nutty, sweet, and full of greens, this whole dish is a surefire hit.

Get the recipe for Skillet Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples.

Warm up and wind down with this simple yet hearty weeknight meal. Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber in this one-pan dish!

Get the recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smoky Chickpeas.

Give chicken kebabs an upgraded Mediterranean treatment by serving them with a cool cucumber salad and naan.

Get the recipe for Grilled Spiced Chicken Skewers.

Who knew that roasting carrots whole could look so pretty? Especially when served with golden chicken thighs and fluffy couscous.

Get the recipe for Crispy Chicken with Roasted Carrots and Couscous.

This alternative to fried chicken tenders is a little healthier, and still very kid friendly.

Get the recipe for Cornflake Chicken Tenders.

Shred leftover rotisserie chicken and add it to this gnocchi, zucchini, and green bean soup.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Gnocchi Soup.

Cucumbers and radishes bring crunch and color to this baby kale salad.

Get the recipe for Chicken Pita Salad.

An avocado, fennel, and onion slaw elevates a crispy chicken dinner.

Get the recipe for Blackened Chicken.

Let your grill do the work on the chicken and squash front while you prepare the pesto dressing.

Get the recipe for Grilled Pesto Chicken.

Delicious and healthy joining forces on a single plate? Dreams do come true!

Get the recipe for Salt-and-Pepper Chicken.

Grilled chicken gets a lift with this flavor-packed marinade and fresh, fruity salsa.

Get the recipe for Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken.

Vitamin-packed Broccolini is an ingenious hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli.

Get the recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Chicken.

A simple grilled chicken breast turns this flavorful summer salad into a full meal.

Get the recipe for Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad.