50 Chicken Recipes You’ll Love That Are Less Than 300 Calories

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50 Chicken Recipes You’ll Love That Are Less Than 300 Calories1/49 Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms 93 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It’s extra special to serve but is not tricky to make. —Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 203 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 2/49 Chicken Provolone 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Provolone Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken Provolone, though one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband’s favorites. It is easy to prepare and looks fancy served on a dark plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil. Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish. —Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 236 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat

fat), 89mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 3/49 Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat

fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 4/49 Lime Chicken with Salsa Verde Sour Cream 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lime Chicken with Salsa Verde Sour Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I’m in a crunch, this recipe comes to the rescue. The verde sauce gives classic baked chicken a big pick-me-up. My friends keep asking to share it with them. —Ellen Fowler, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat

chicken thigh with 1-1/2 tablespoons sour cream: 199 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 5/49 Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook but just don’t have much time. This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my favorite kind of recipe. I serve it with a green

If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad

salad. —Jena Coffey, Sunset Hills, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 6/49 Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our fun, simple recipe is perfect for taco Tuesdays or a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. —Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos:

Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch

291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 7/49 Artichoke Ratatouille Chicken 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I loaded all the fresh produce I could find into this speedy chicken dinner. Serve it on its own or over pasta. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 252 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g

fiber), 28g protein

fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 8/49 Chicken Neapolitan 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Neapolitan Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often prepare a weeks worth of recipes on the weekend and freeze them so I can quickly have dinner ready for our hungry teenage boys after one of their many sports activities. Served over noodles, this moist chicken with a flavorful sauce is a favorite.—Joan Williams, Baltimore, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 138 calories, 6g fat (1g

Moist and tender chicken thighs make a delicious hot entree for winter months

saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 9/49 Corsican Chicken 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Corsican Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Moist and tender chicken thighs make a delicious hot entree for winter months. Just add a salad and a lemon dessert. I set the table with warm, sunny Mediterranean shades and patterns that look gorgeous with this colorful meal. —Mary Bergfeld, Eugene, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 3 tablespoons

I serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine

olive mixture: 287 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 10/49 Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Garden Chicken Cacciatore Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and it often earns rave reviews. I serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Sterling Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with about 1/2 cup sauce: 207 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 11/49 Skillet Chicken with Olives 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I was visiting my cousin Lilliana in Italy, she made this heavenly chicken for lunch. Now it’s a family favorite stateside, too. —Rosemarie Pisano, Revere, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat

(calculated without capers): 237 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 12/49 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can’t go wrong. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 292 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 13/49 Cherry-Chicken Lettuce Wraps 2 Reviews Cherry-Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this amazing recipe when I had a load of cherries on hand. My family polished them off fast, and asked for more. Luckily I had enough fruit to make

them again the next day!

them again the next day! —Melissa Barlow, Fruit Heights, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 filled lettuce wraps: 257 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 14/49 Tapenade-Stuffed Chicken Breasts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tapenade-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for my husband, who absolutely loves olives. I usually make a larger batch of the olive tapenade and

serve it with bread or crackers as a snack or appetizer

serve it with bread or crackers as a snack or appetizer. —Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast half (calculated without cheese): 264 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat. 15/49 Chicken Gyros 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Gyros Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat

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