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16 Chicken Breast Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD April 22, 2020
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These chicken breast recipes use five ingredients or fewer to make a delicious and well-rounded meal. Chicken is a great protein option because it is so versatile and affordable. These recipes pair chicken with other affordable ingredients like bread, tortillas and vegetables to make a complete dish. Recipes like Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos and Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash are tasty, filling and make the most out of limited ingredients.

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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. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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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. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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This healthy 5-ingredient spaghetti squash recipe is a satisfying low-carb alternative to taco night. If you have leftover cooked chicken on hand, skip Step 2 and stir 2 1/2 cups into the filling. Look for an enchilada sauce with less than 300 mg of sodium per serving, such as Hatch brand. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016

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Lemon-Sopressata Chicken

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You'll only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes for this healthy chicken recipe. Serve with mashed potatoes and a mixed green salad with red-wine vinaigrette to round out dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2017

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Jalapeno Popper-Chicken Panini

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In this delicious grilled cheese recipe, jalapeño popper flavors are stuffed into a toasty chicken sandwich. Serve with a mixed green salad. P.S. Don't toss the jalapeño pickling liquid: use the flavorful brine in place of vinegar in dressings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016

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Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos

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This kid-friendly recipe keeps every element of tacos separate so your child can decide to eat them separately or have fun building their own mini tacos with their favorite toppings. Plus, it's perfect for packing into a bento box for a healthy lunch for school. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

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Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It's low in fat and carbs because it's oil- and sugar-free. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Moroccan Chicken & Tomato Stew

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This Moroccan chicken stew is inspired by a traditional tagine, a dish which takes its name from the pottery vessel it's made in (a skillet works here). Serve with a side of roasted vegetables and whole-wheat couscous, if desired. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

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Pesto Chicken

<p>This grilled chicken has an Italian-inspired taste when topped with a freshly made pesto. Serve it with fresh peas and roasted potato wedges for dinner, or over mixed salad greens for a hearty lunch salad. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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This grilled chicken has an Italian-inspired taste when topped with a freshly made pesto. Serve it with fresh peas and roasted potato wedges for dinner, or over mixed salad greens for a hearty lunch salad. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza

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We gave classic barbecue chicken pizza a healthy twist with hidden shredded zucchini in the sauce. It's a great way to sneak extra veggies into both you and your children's diet! Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Chicken, Sauerkraut, and Apple Panini

<p>These flavor-packed grilled sandwiches get plenty of fiber from cabbage, apple and whole-wheat bread. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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These flavor-packed grilled sandwiches get plenty of fiber from cabbage, apple and whole-wheat bread. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Insalata Caprese Chicken

<p>A combination of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, pungent basil and a hint of balsamic vinegar is perfection, but even more so with some cooked chicken added in. This dish is quick-and-easy and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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A combination of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, pungent basil and a hint of balsamic vinegar is perfection, but even more so with some cooked chicken added in. This dish is quick-and-easy and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Baked Chicken Taquitos

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

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Provolone & Olive Stuffed Chicken Breasts

<p>This is an elegant dish. Making a pocket in the chicken breast to hold the stuffing is easy, particularly if you use a good, sharp, thin-bladed knife. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color. Finishing it in the oven ensures that it cooks evenly throughout.</p>
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This is an elegant dish. Making a pocket in the chicken breast to hold the stuffing is easy, particularly if you use a good, sharp, thin-bladed knife. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color. Finishing it in the oven ensures that it cooks evenly throughout.

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Basil-Tomato Chicken Skillet

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Quick cooking chicken tenderloins and packaged spinach make this dinner recipe come together in just 25 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese

<p>Stuffing boneless, skinless chicken breasts with pimientos, scallions and cheese gives them great flavor without a lot of effort. Don't be concerned if some of the filling oozes out while the chicken is baking; just scoop it up from the pan as you serve. Serve with: Sautéed zucchini or summer squash and barley. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010</p>
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Stuffing boneless, skinless chicken breasts with pimientos, scallions and cheese gives them great flavor without a lot of effort. Don't be concerned if some of the filling oozes out while the chicken is baking; just scoop it up from the pan as you serve. Serve with: Sautéed zucchini or summer squash and barley. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

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