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When it comes to achieving healthy weight loss, it’s important to find nutrient dense recipes that will carry you through the week without stressing about what you’re eating. The most sustainable diet is going to be one which you can stick to for an extended period of time, so it’s important to gather a variety of unique and delicious recipes which you can rely on time and time again what will provide you with the nutrients needed to keep you full and satisfied so it becomes that much easier to maintain the necessary calorie deficit for weight loss.
Chicken is one of the best lean protein sources you could depend on in your day to day diet as it’s low in fat and offers moderate calories while increasing satiety and pairing well with a variety of different dishes. Ample protein intake is vital in any diet, but particularly for weight loss because it can help to improve your metabolism and feed your muscles while reducing overeating as you feel more full after eating. We gathered together 6 unique and delicious chicken recipes to try out this spring for weight loss with ease, because healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring.
French Onion Chicken
Instead of french onion soup as the weather gets warmer, why not try french onion chicken? Low in carbs, high in protein, and requiring only 5 ingredients, this recipe is the perfect dish to throw together when you’re running low on groceries but still want a delicious and comforting meal. Add a side of vegetables and some brown rice, and you have a dish packed with protein, carbs, and healthy fat tailor made for weight loss.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, yellow onion, can of condensed french onion soup, Lipton Onion Soup & Dip mix, gruyere or Swiss cheese
Honey Garlic Chicken
Another 5 ingredient recipe, this dish is sweet, delicious, and great for leftovers. Incredibly versatile in how it can be served, this chicken recipe is ideal with broccoli and brown rice, or served over noodles for a homemade take on lo mein. If you’re looking for a high-protein, low stress meal to throw together during the weeknights, this is the perfect dish to add to the lineup.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, garlic, honey, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Instead of your basic taco night, try cooking up this delicious southwestern chicken to add to the mix. Chicken is already packed with protein, but adding black beans into your tacos can bring this meal to the next level while amping up the flavor. Easy to pair with a variety of other veggies, this dish is colorful, delicious, and healthy to boot.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, corn, onion, taco shells
Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
If you’re a pasta lover and are looking for a healthy way to integrate this delicious carb into your weekly meal plan, pairing it with chicken is a great way to go. This recipe is packed with vegetables and protein, filling you up on valuable nutrients and proving that a healthy diet can include all of your favorite foods without feeling like you’re depriving yourself. Sure to become a weekend staple, opt for whole wheat or protein noodles for an added healthy boost.
Ingredients: Sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, chicken breast, low sodium chicken broth, whole wheat pasta, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, spinach, basil, parmesan cheese
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Perfect for the summer months when you’re looking for a light recipe to keep you full without overdoing it, this lemon garlic chicken fits the bill. Hardly lacking in flavors and boasting cayenne pepper to give your metabolism a little added boost, this chicken recipe is another meal which could make for great leftovers throughout the week so you have something healthy and delicious to fall back on when you don’t feel like cooking some days. Protein dense and zesty, served with a side of green beans and some rice this dish is sure to wow any guests you may be cooking for.
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, low sodium chicken broth, parsley
Balsamic Chicken
With minimal prep time and very few ingredients, this is the perfect recipe for your busy schedule this spring. This recipe boasts a variety of delicious flavors and would be ideal for cutting up and serving over any fresh salad for an added boost of protein on your leafy greens. Just throw it in the crock pot and let it work its magic!
Ingredients: Chicken breast, balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, butter, brown sugar, garlic, dried basil, oregano, dried thyme, dried parsley, fresh rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, parsley
