Healthy 5-Ingredient Chicken Recipes

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Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes

Cooked quickly in the microwave, this is a hearty one-dish meal that will satisfy a craving for comfort food. Follow with a classic comfort-food dessert (with a twist): Strawberry-Banana Pudding.

Pantry Checklist:

Baking potatoes (6)
Sour cream
Green onions
Shredded barbecue chicken
Cheddar cheese

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes

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Chicken-Tortilla Pie

This recipe can be further streamlined by substituting rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken breast, and jarred salsa for the 4-ingredient Fresh Salsa, but both shortcuts will increase the amount of sodium in the dish.

Pantry Checklist:

Cooked chicken breasts (4)
Salsa
Spicy black bean dip
Multigrain flour tortillas
Monterey Jack cheese

Prep: 13 minutes (18 minutes if you make Fresh Salsa)
Cook: 10 minutes

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Cumin-Spiced Chicken with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Cumin, cilantro, and tomatoes with green chiles transform a chicken breast into a spicy, satisfying meal. Serve with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Mild diced tomatoes and green chiles (1 can)
Mexican-blend cheese
Cilantro
Cumin

Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

View Recipe: Cumin-Spiced Chicken with Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Apricot-Lemon Chicken

The secret to this elegant dish is a sauce made from apricot spread and a little lime juice for tartness. Serve with Sweet Lemon-Mint Pear Salad for a dinner fit to serve company.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts
Apricot spread
Lemon
Curry powder

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 14 minutes

View Recipe: Apricot-Lemon Chicken

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Grilled Chicken with Bourbon Peach Butter

Our hands-free oven method helps prevent the sugary fruit butter from scorching.

Pantry Checklist:

Peaches
Lemon Juice
Bourbon
Brown Sugar
Chicken Breast Halves

View Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Bourbon Peach Butter

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

These light and fresh tacos come together in a snap.

Pantry Checklist:

Corn
Heirloom Tomatoes
Rotisserie Chicken
Avocado
Tortillas

View Recipe: Shredded Chicken Tacos with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

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Tarragon Chicken

Pounding the chicken breasts before cooking tenderizes the meat and ensures more even cooking. Serve with Kalamata Barley for a quick and healthful weeknight meal.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Lemon
Fresh tarragon
Garlic

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes

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Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

Roasting the tomatoes releases their acidic juices, which blend with honey and olive oil to form a simple glaze. Serve with Mushroom and Zucchini Orzo.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Honey
Balsamic vinaigrette salad spritzer
Grape tomatoes

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes

View Recipe: Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

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Mushroom-Herb Chicken

Fresh mushrooms and shallots, sautéed with sherry and marjoram, top the chicken breasts with a rich combination of flavors, textures, and aromas. Serve with steamed broccoli and potatoes.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Shallots
Fresh mushrooms
Dry sherry
Dried marjoram

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 14 minutes

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Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

Sautéing brings out the shiitake mushrooms' strong smoky flavor. Doing so in Marsala, a nutty and sweet fortified wine, creates a surprisingly complex flavor profile with just a few ingredients.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Fresh shiitake mushrooms
Marsala wine (or dry sherry)
Green onions

Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 14 minutes

View Recipe: Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

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Rosemary-Fig Chicken with Port

Ready in just 19 minutes, this dish earned top ratings in our Test Kitchen. Serve with Lemon-Scented Broccoli Rabe for a company-worthy meal.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Fig preserves
Fresh rosemary
Port (or other sweet wine)
Garlic powder

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

View Recipe: Rosemary-Fig Chicken with Port

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South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken and Green Tomatoes

The secret to this super-speedy marinade: Drained juice from a container of fresh salsa (look for the chunky kind, usually found by the deli counter in most supermarkets).

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Fresh salsa
Green tomatoes (2)
Queso fresco

Prep: 6 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Other: 30 minutes

View Recipe: South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken and Green Tomatoes

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Grilled Chicken with Rustic Mustard Cream

The bite of Dijon mustard and the piney fragrance of rosemary give this grilled dish a punch of flavor reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Serve with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Whole-grain Dijon mustard
Fresh rosemary
Light mayonnaise

Prep: 6 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes

View Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Rustic Mustard Cream

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Chicken with Pomegranate-Sake Poached Raisins

Sake gives this sweet-and-tart glaze an Asian edge that's refreshingly different. Use dried cherries for extra tartness. Serve with Roasted Green Beans with Onions.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken breasts (4)
Sake
Pomegranate-cherry juice
Raisins or dried cherries
Ground red pepper

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 17 minutes

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Grilled Asian Drumsticks

Smoky, sweet, and spicy, these drumsticks will be on your short list of favorites in no time. Serve with Spicy-Sweet Broccoli.

Pantry Checklist:

Chicken drumsticks (8)
Balsamic vinegar
Soy sauce
Honey
Sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

View Recipe: Grilled Asian Drumsticks

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Five-Spice Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blackberry Glaze

Sweet blackberry jam gets a twist from Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. Find it at an Asian market. Serve with Yellow Rice with Spring Peas.

Pantry Checklist:

Skinless, boneless chicken thighs (8)
Sugar-free seedless blackberry jam
Cider vinegar
Fresh ginger
Five-spice powder
Optional: fresh blackberries

Prep: 7 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes

View Recipe: Five-Spice Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blackberry Glaze

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Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs

Especially when grilling, dark meat's moist and flavorful qualities stand up well to bold flavors, like this tangy-sweet Carolina-style barbecue sauce. Serve with Warm Balsamic Potato Salad.

Pantry Checklist:

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (8)
Prepared mustard
Dark brown sugar
Ground allspice
Crushed red pepper

Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes

View Recipe: Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs

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Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken

The mild spiciness of canned green chiles marries well with the creaminess of the melted mozzarella cheese. Fresh lime juice adds a bright note. Serve with Corn-Filled Mini-Muffins (a start-with-a-mix recipe) for an easy weeknight meal.

Pantry Checklist:

Skinless, boneless chicken thighs (8)
Fresh lime juice
Taco seasoning (reduced-sodium)
Canned whole green chiles (2 to 3 cans)
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes

View Recipe: Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken

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Chicken Tagine

Traditionally cooked in its namesake, a Moroccan earthen vessel, a tagine features braised meat seasoned with fragrant spices. The optional fresh mint and plain yogurt are worth the extra cost because they take this dish up a notch.

Pantry Checklist:

Skinless, boneless chicken thighs (8)
Salt-free Moroccan spice blend
Chickpeas (1 can)
Diced tomatoes with garlic and onion (1 can)
Uncooked couscous
Optional: fat-free plain yogurt, chopped fresh mint

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes

View Recipe: Chicken Tagine