10 Healthy Chicken Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Ready in 30 minutes or less, these quick and easy chicken dishes prove that delicious meals don’t have to take all night. Whether you’re in the mood for a zesty lemon garlic chicken, a quick stir-fry, or a flavorful pasta dish, these recipes have you covered. It’s the perfect way to eat clean and stay on track, even on the busiest days. So let’s skip the drive-thru and make something fresh, flavorful, and fast!

Gluten-Free Chicken Fajita Bowls

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Packed with flavor from homemade fajita seasoning, these gluten-free chicken fajita bowls make a wicked meal prep recipe! Topped with juicy chicken and seasoned veggies, these bowls are an awesome 30-minute, gluten-free, weeknight dinner recipe

Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Bowls

Quick and Easy Spicy Chicken Bites

Spicy chicken bites in a cast iron skillet with green onions on top and a wooden spoon in the pan and a bowl of sauce in the middle. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The best meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. If you’re looking for a flavorful and satisfying snack, appetizer, or dinner base, spicy chicken bites will surely hit the spot! To learn more: Spicy Chicken Bites

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a grill pan with cilantro and lime on them — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Crispy Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Grey bowl with crispy chicken bites, orange peppers, and rice with lime in the bowl on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear.

Made in just 25 minutes with a crisp texture and peanut butter-based sauce, this gluten-free Thai crispy chicken recipe is perfect for quick, comfort food. With easy pantry staples as the base and breaded with gluten-free breadcrumbs, it’s a chicken recipe that comes together quickly and tastes like pure comfort.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Thai Crispy Chicken

15-Minute Teriyaki Broccoli Chicken Skillet

White bowl with teriyaki chicken pieces and broccoli with chopsticks beside it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Gluten-Free Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

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An easy, flavorful dinner recipe made in just 15-minutes. Made with homemade pesto and gluten-free noodles, this creamy chicken pesto pasta makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Chicken Pesto Pasta

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes

Roasted chicken, potatoes, and asparagus with lemons on a baking tray on a checkered red linen. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

One Pot Coconut Milk Chicken Alfredo

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An easy pasta recipe made in under thirty minutes. This creamy, dairy-free chicken one pot alfredo pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Whipped up with a blend of coconut milk and gut-healing broth, this recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner. To learn more: Dairy-Free Alfredo

Gluten-Free Honey Chicken Thighs

Honey and lemon baked chicken thighs with parsley on top in a baking dish. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Chicken Barbecue Taco Skillet

Cooked chicken skillet, with cheese, pepper, avocado and cilantro on it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed sticky in your favorite barbeque sauce. This chicken taco skillet hits the dinner table in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, simple weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet