10 Healthy 3 Ingredient Chicken Recipes You Ll Love

Chicken is a nutritious and versatile food — and with no more than three ingredients, you can transform it into a tasty meal.

Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Mealtime is a whole lot easier when you don’t need dozens of ingredients to put together a well-balanced dinner. And when you’re low on groceries and energy, three-ingredient chicken recipes will surely come in handy.

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 In most cases, if you've got chicken on hand, you can whip up a three-ingredient chicken recipe without hitting the grocery store. We consider it an opportunity to get creative and use what's already in our pantry and fridge.

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  Most of the recipes we chose don't count spices in the total number of three ingredients because these are optional and can be added according to your tastes and preferences.

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 To help give you some meal inspo, we tapped two registered dietitians for their input on quick chicken recipes that will save you from splurging money (and calories) on takeout.

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Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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This hearty and tasty meal is well-balanced with a dose of both carbs and protein. Image Credit: The Comfort of Cooking “These sweet potato boats are a great start to a meal, but you’d be wise to fill the rest of your plate with greens,” suggests Nicole Rodriguez, RDN. If you’re not a fan of sweet potatoes, consider swapping for white potatoes that are an “excellent source of vitamin C and one of the most affordable sources of potassium.”
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Pretzel Crusted Chicken Bites
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Swap deep-fried chicken nuggets for this more nutritious alternative. Image Credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction To lower the calories in this dish, consider using non-stick cooking spray instead of oil, suggests Rodriguez. Coated in pretzels that become delightfully toasted, these oven-baked nuggets are a real treat.
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Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken
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Dinner possibilities are endless with this creamy chicken recipe. Image Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes This chicken recipe calls for cream cheese, which offers a creamy texture and tart flavor, along with more protein. “And if you’re a fan of spice, try adding a tablespoon of adobo sauce,” Rodriguez says.
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Apple Juice Chicken
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For a well-balanced meal, serve this juicy chicken recipe with a bowl of salad greens and brown rice. Image Credit: Oatmeal With A Fork “Fruit juice is not just for sipping,” Rodriguez says. “This is a great way to get some fruit into a meal and a deep, sweet taste without added sugars.” Feel free to swap the chicken thighs for breast if you’re looking for a leaner meat option.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tenders
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Add these chicken tenders to your weekly meal prep routine and use them in salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Image Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes This recipe can be made into a three-ingredient recipe if you use a packet of garlic and herb spice mix, instead of using different seasonings. The only other ingredients you’ll need are your chicken and some broth.
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Advertisement “Because these chicken tenders are cooked in the Instant Pot instead of a deep fryer, they contain less fat and cholesterol than the traditional chicken tender recipe,” Andrea Mathis, RDN, says. These tenders make a great meal prep recipe. Serve them alongside veggies or in pasta dishes and sandwiches. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Tenders recipe and nutrition info from Easy Chicken Recipes.
Baked Chicken Nuggets
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Even picky eaters will enjoy these three-ingredient chicken nuggets. Image Credit: rez-art/Getty Images Picky eaters won’t be able to tell the difference in these baked nuggets. “They are dipped in tapioca flour, which makes them a great gluten-free alternative to chicken nuggets coated in white flour,” Mathis suggests.
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
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Simply dump these three ingredients into your slow cooker and you’ll have dinner ready in a flash. Image Credit: Six Sisters’ Stuff Adding this slow cooker meal to your next Taco Tuesday menu makes meal prep a breeze. “While the recipe calls for taco seasoning, you can reduce the sodium content by making your own using equal parts cumin, chili powder and cayenne,” Rodriguez says. Get the 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos recipe and nutrition info from Six Sisters Stuff.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
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To reduce sugar in this recipe, consider using a low-sugar or sugar-free barbecue sauce. Image Credit: I Heart Naptime Mathis says this pulled chicken recipe is a more nutritious alternative to pulled pork and has about 40 percent less sodium. You can serve this shredded barbecue chicken on a whole-wheat bun or atop a salad.
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Roasted Chicken Snack
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If you’re looking for a protein-rich snack, consider this 5-minute chicken recipe that only requires two ingredients. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Snacking with protein-rich recipes like this one can help you sustain energy, Mathis says. “It provides 18 grams of protein per serving and no carbs, which is ideal for someone following a low-carb or keto diet.” Get the Roasted Chicken Snack recipe and nutrition info here.

Lighter Chicken Parmesan

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Skip the heavy breading and thick layers of cheese — this lightened-up chicken parmesan is just as tasty without all the calories.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com This recipe is made with a low-sodium marinara, so it only has about 190 milligrams per serving, Mathis says. “And adding olive oil provides antioxidants, which have been linked with a lower risk of chronic diseases.” Get the Lighter Chicken Parmesan recipe and nutrition info here. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative

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Chicken is a nutritious and versatile food — and with no more than three ingredients, you can transform it into a tasty meal.

Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages

Want more healthy recipes? Download the MyPlate app and get simple, tasty meals and snacks tailored to your nutrition goals.

        Visit Page
        https://www.thecomfortofcooking.com    


This hearty and tasty meal is well-balanced with a dose of both carbs and protein.

Image Credit: The Comfort of Cooking

Get the 3-Ingredient Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe and nutrition info from The Comfort of Cooking.

        Visit Page
        https://sallysbakingaddiction.com    


Swap deep-fried chicken nuggets for this more nutritious alternative.

Image Credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Get the Pretzel Crusted Chicken Bites recipe and nutrition info from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

        Visit Page
        https://easychickenrecipes.com    


Dinner possibilities are endless with this creamy chicken recipe.

Image Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes

Get the Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken recipe and nutrition info from Easy Chicken Recipes.

        Visit Page
        https://www.oatmealwithafork.com    


For a well-balanced meal, serve this juicy chicken recipe with a bowl of salad greens and brown rice.

Image Credit: Oatmeal With A Fork

Get the 3-Ingredient Apple Juice Chicken recipe and nutrition info from Oatmeal With A Fork.

Add these chicken tenders to your weekly meal prep routine and use them in salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes.

Image Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes

Get the Instant Pot Chicken Tenders recipe and nutrition info from Easy Chicken Recipes.

        Visit Page
        https://www.livestrong.com    


Even picky eaters will enjoy these three-ingredient chicken nuggets.

Image Credit: rez-art/Getty Images

Get the Baked Chicken Nuggets recipe and nutrition info here.

        Visit Page
        https://www.sixsistersstuff.com    


Simply dump these three ingredients into your slow cooker and you'll have dinner ready in a flash.

Image Credit: Six Sisters’ Stuff

Get the 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos recipe and nutrition info from Six Sisters Stuff.

        Visit Page
        https://www.iheartnaptime.net    


To reduce sugar in this recipe, consider using a low-sugar or sugar-free barbecue sauce.

Image Credit: I Heart Naptime

Get the Crockpot Barbecue Chicken recipe and nutrition info from I Heart Naptime.

If you're looking for a protein-rich snack, consider this 5-minute chicken recipe that only requires two ingredients.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Roasted Chicken Snack recipe and nutrition info here.

Skip the heavy breading and thick layers of cheese — this lightened-up chicken parmesan is just as tasty without all the calories.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Lighter Chicken Parmesan recipe and nutrition info here.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative