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    10 Clean Eating Chicken Dinners That Are Anything but Boring

    Modified: Apr 30, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Who says eating clean means eating boring? Not with these delicious and wholesome chicken dinners that will upgrade your dinner game! From zesty lemon-herb chicken to hearty one-pan meals, each recipe is packed with lean protein, fresh herbs, and bold flavors that will surely make healthy eating something you'll look forward to.

    Baked Chicken Thighs with Honey Glaze

    Honey and lemon baked chicken thighs with parsley on top in a baking dish.
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    Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with these ultra-juicy, honey-baked chicken thighs. Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free this busy weeknight dinner comes together with just a handful of ingredients and makes for a burst of sweetness in every bite.

    Get the recipe: Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

    15-Minute Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

    White bowl with teriyaki chicken pieces and broccoli with chopsticks beside it.
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    A 15 minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This chicken teriyaki broccoli skillet combines bite-sized, tender chicken cooked in a homemade, gluten-free teriyaki sauce. A dinner recipe perfect for busy moms. To learn more: Teriyaki Chicken Skillet

    Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

    Chicken noodle soup with carrots in a white mug with lemon and a spoon beside it.
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    Made from scratch in the slow cooker this gluten-free chicken noodle soup is a comforting blend of ingredients perfect for chilly nights.  To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    Sheet Pan Juicy Lemon Chicken

    Roasted chicken, potatoes, and asparagus with lemons on a baking tray on a checkered red linen.
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    Baked until juicy this gluten-free lemon chicken is made all on one pan for simple clean up! Mixed with a tangy lemon garlic flavor and paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus, this dairy and gluten-free chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. To learn more: Lemon Chicken

    Gluten-Free Crockpot Green Chili Chicken

    Three chicken tacos topped with cilantro, avocado and red onions on a wooden cutting board.
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    Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. This gluten-free weeknight dinner comes together with only 5 main ingredients. To learn more: Green Chili Chicken

    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

    Three teriyaki chicken skewers on a bed of rice in a white bowl with limes on it and a bowl of limes beside it
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    Sweetened with honey, these teriyaki chicken skewers make a tasty gluten-free dinner recipe or easy meal prep idea. Easy to make, this chicken dinner uses a homemade teriyaki sauce to give them their classic flavor. To learn more: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

    Savory Chicken and Potato Casserole

    White bowl with chicken, bacon, potato casserole with green onions, blue linen and checkered cutting board behind it
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    An easy weeknight dinner that bakes together to create a creamy, savory, dinner, all in one dish! This chicken and potato casserole is the solution to busy weeknights. The whole family will fall in love with this hearty, flavorful dish!

    Get the recipe: Chicken and Potato Casserole

    Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

    Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a grill pan with cilantro and lime on them
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    Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

    Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

    Wooden spoon scooping our dairy-free chicken pot pie from a slow cooker.
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    Thick, creamy, comfort food made all in just one slow cooker. This dairy-free chicken pot pie has all the traditional pot pie flavors but with a healthy gluten-free twist. And because it’s made in a slow cooker, it’s a great option for chilly, busy weeknights.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie In The Slow Cooker

    Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken and Veggies

    close up image of baked hawaiian chicken with vegetables and pineapple on a sheet pan with a wooden spoon
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    Tender, juicy bites of chicken and vegetables coated in a sticky sweet sauce and ready in under 40 minutes. This sheet pan Hawaiian chicken makes for a delicious weeknight dinner. With multiple ways to serve it, these Hawaiian chicken thighs are just as delicious the night of as they are for meal prep.

    Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken 

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