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22 Budget-Friendly Recipes to Make with Chicken Breast

March 25, 2020
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Make dinner on a budget with these chicken breast recipes. Chicken breasts are a great source of protein and are versatile, so you can use ingredients already in your kitchen. Recipes like Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken and Hummus-Crusted Chicken are healthy, flavorful and can be paired with pasta or grains or enjoyed on its own!

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Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken

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Looking for a quick, easy dinner? This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it. Chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet, then finished in the oven with lemon slices that soften and become part of the sauce, with a touch of maple syrup and butter to carry the flavor. It's so simple and delicious, you'll be making this healthy dinner again and again.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Instant Pot Chicken Breast

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Use this Instant Pot chicken breast recipe any time you need cooked chicken on hand. Cooking chicken breasts in your Instant Pot (or other multicooker) is an easy, hands-off way to enjoy chicken during the week for easy lunches and dinners. Slice chicken for a salad, or shred and use in your favorite chicken salad recipe. This recipe calls for the dried seasoning blend of your choice, so you can vary the basic recipe according to what you want to make. For example, use Italian seasonings to make chicken for a Mediterranean-style salad or choose to cook the chicken breast with chili powder for tacos, nachos or chicken chili.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Sweet & Sour Chicken with Broccoli

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This easy chicken and broccoli recipe makes a delicious, healthier alternative to Chinese takeout--and it takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's ideal for an easy weeknight dinner. When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale

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This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake

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In this chicken and asparagus recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included. Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly alongside the carrots and potatoes, with asparagus rounding out the meal. This is one quick dinner recipe you'll be returning to again and again.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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25-Minute Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas

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These chicken enchiladas are great for using up any veggies you have lingering in your fridge. Our chicken enchilada recipe calls for zucchini, squash and onion, but you could easily swap in spinach, onions or potatoes.Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake

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In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019

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Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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These crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too. The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions--and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating. You can also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders. Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Open-Face Philly-Style Chicken Sandwiches

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Next time you're in Philadelphia, don't miss out on sampling the city's famous cheesesteak sandwiches, but in the meantime, satisfy yourself at home with this makeover chicken version. Open-faced on whole-grain bread, loaded with sautéed peppers and onions, and topped with melty Provolone cheese, this 30-minute broiled sandwich is easy and delicious!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Hummus-Crusted Chicken

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Hummus goes from appetizer to main dish as a rich, tangy coating on chicken breasts. In the oven, the hummus coating caramelizes slightly and the sprinkle of sesame seeds turns extra-crunchy and nutty. For leftovers, you could slice up the chicken and tuck it into a pita with crisp lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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This classic chicken recipe for crispy chicken breasts filled with ham and melty cheese is baked, instead of fried, for a lightened-up, delicious dinner.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

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This one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Orange-Soy Chicken Sandwiches

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Ready in 30 minutes, these asian inspired sandwiches will please the whole family!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy, one-skillet meal. Because we use parcooked and unseasoned sweet potatoes, the cooking time is much shorter--making this recipe perfect for weeknight cooking.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Freezer Pack

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Prep all of the ingredients for this hearty soup and freeze until you're ready to cook it for a fast meal. All you have to do is pop the frozen ingredients into your multicooker and turn it on. Using a pressure cooker to make this warming pot of chili results in extra-tender chicken that's easy to shred. The addition of chopped zucchini and corn gives each bowl a nutritional boost.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, September 2018

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Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry

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There's no need to order take-out when you can make this delicious meal at home. Using a ready-made broccoli slaw mix means there's less vegetable prep time, so this chicken stir-fry with citrus-peanut sauce will be on your table that much faster.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

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Don't save these wings for game night--they're easy enough to make that you can feel comfortable preparing them whenever you're having friends over. And since they're made with pieces of boneless chicken breast, you can eat them with a fork and eliminate messy fingers!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Asian Ginger Chicken

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This quick-and-easy meal combines crisp-tender vegetables, brown rice and chicken in a tasty Asian-inspired sauce. Not in the mood for soy and ginger? No problem. We've included two simple variations with lemon and Italian flavorings.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken Romano

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Chicken Romano is a dish consisting of baked chicken coated in crusty, Romano cheese. Our version is served with low-sodium tomato sauce and multi-grain spaghetti. It's a perfect weeknight dinner solution, on your plate in just 40 minutes.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken-Spinach Quiche

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This quiche is loaded with chicken, spinach, roasted red peppers and shredded cheese. Using a pre-made pie crust in this recipe cuts down on prep time.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Baked Chicken Tenders

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Tender chicken breast pieces are baked with a tasty bread crumb coating flavored with lemon and Parmesan cheese.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Baked Chicken Taquitos

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You only need 5 ingredients to make this quick and easy chicken taquitos dish for two.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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1 of 22 Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken
2 of 22 Instant Pot Chicken Breast
3 of 22 Sweet & Sour Chicken with Broccoli
4 of 22 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
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6 of 22 25-Minute Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas
7 of 22 Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake
8 of 22 Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets
9 of 22 Open-Face Philly-Style Chicken Sandwiches
10 of 22 Hummus-Crusted Chicken
11 of 22 Chicken Cordon Bleu
12 of 22 Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
13 of 22 Orange-Soy Chicken Sandwiches
14 of 22 Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
15 of 22 Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Freezer Pack
16 of 22 Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry
17 of 22 Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings
18 of 22 Asian Ginger Chicken
19 of 22 Chicken Romano
20 of 22 Chicken-Spinach Quiche
21 of 22 Baked Chicken Tenders
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