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4 Easy (and Healthy) Chicken Recipes for Dinner Tonight

Bored with roast chicken? Let us help you with that!

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

You’ve got chicken thawed out and waiting in the fridge. But don’t reach for the same old recipe. Surprise the family with a Mediterranean, Mexican or Asian-inspired dish instead. Give one of our best-loved chicken recipes a try — we guarantee you’ll make it again!

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Mediterranean chicken

1. Mediterranean Chicken Thighs With Tomatoes and Basil

This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is low in saturated fat and high on flavor. Because dark meat doesn’t dry out as easily as white meat, this baked dish will stay nice and moist. Yum!

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

2. Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Let your slow-cooker do the work — this no-fuss Mexican recipe is easy to make, flavorful and filling. Plus, it’s a great source of lean protein and fiber. And a hit with the kids!

Hot Homemade White Bean Chicken Chili

3. Easy White Chicken Chili

Warm up with this hearty, healthy take on chili. With healthier sources of protein and fat than traditional chili, this dish is lower in fat and sodium, and higher in fiber. What’s not to love?

chicken ginger peanut lettuce wrap

4. Ginger-Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wrap

This nutritious, Asian-flavored wrap features chicken breast, tucked in lettuce leaves. Peanut butter replaces the mayo (so you avoid saturated fat), and combines with ginger, lime and soy to create a new family favorite. Enjoy!

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