Never Be Bored Again: 4 Creative Chicken Recipes You need to eat clean to conquer your goals, but clean doesn’t have to mean boring. Try these chicken recipes to keep your taste buds clucking.

Chicken is plucking awesome. It's cheap, packed with protein, and easy to cook. It's one of the most dependable, versatile staples in a fit foodie's kitchen. Unfortunately, chicken is so popular that it can also easily become bland and boring. Not anymore!

It's time for creative chicken recipes to fly the coop and land in the kitchen. Check out these eight delicious, nutritious, protein-packed recipes and liven up your stale diet. Try any of these recipes to keep your muscles growing and your taste buds clucking.

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1. Chicken and Chickpea Stew

This recipe is high in fiber as well as high-quality protein. It's easy to make and packed with micro-nutrients, so it's great to regularly incorporate into your diet. People often overlook chickpeas when planning a nutrition plan, but they're nutrient dense and go well in myriad recipes.
Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced Celery
• 3/4 cup diced Carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 5 large Mushrooms, diced
• 1 medium Sweet Potato, sliced
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 4 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth
• 3 cups Low-sodium Tomato Sauce
• 1 cup canned Chickpeas
• 1.5 cups Wild Rice (cooked measure)
• 16 oz. boneless, skinless Chicken Breast

Directions

1. Heat a large casserole dish or pot over medium heat.
2. Spray dish lightly with cooking spray and add carrot, onion, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms.
3. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
4. Add in garlic and cook for 30 more seconds, stirring constantly.
5. Add the broth, tomato sauce, and chickpeas.
6. Reduce to low heat and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Add in the chicken, and cook for 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Makes 8 Servings Amount per serving Calories 221 Total Fat2.1g Total Carbs29.6g Protein15g

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2. Tangy Pineapple Chicken

This tangy pineapple chicken is a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings, hit your protein goals, and stick to your diet. Serve over a bed of brown or wild rice if you want the extra carbs for more performance fuel.
Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1 diced Yellow Pepper
• 12 oz. skinless Chicken Breasts
• 3 tbsp. reduced sugar Ketchup
• 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
• 3 tbsp. Splenda
• 1/2 cup cubed Pineapple with 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
2. Add in onions and peppers; saute until golden brown.
3. Add chicken and continue to stir-fry until no longer pink inside.
4. Combine together the ketchup, soy sauce, Splenda, and pineapple juice and add to the pan.
5. Lower heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
6. Before serving, top with pineapple.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Makes 4 servings Amount per serving Calories 343.5 Total Fat15.75g Total Carbs11g Protein49g

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3 / Creamy Parmesan Chicken

This creamy chicken dish provides the great cheesy taste you crave without mounds of extra, unhealthful fats.
Ingredients

• 4, 3 oz. boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1/4 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
• 1/2 tsp. minced Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fat-free Mayonnaise
• 1/8 cup Low-fat Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Begin by heating the chicken broth in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add in garlic along with chicken breasts, cooking until no longer pink inside, 8-10 minutes, flipping a few times throughout the cooking process.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with parmesan cheese.
4. Once chicken is finished, remove and place on a baking sheet and smother with sauce.
5. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is slightly browned.
6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Makes 4 servings Amount per serving Calories 83.5 Total Fat1 g Total Carbs4.1g Protein14.61g

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4 / Chicken with White Wine Tomato Sauce

This works perfectly as a quick meal, but it's so good it doubles as homemade gourmet when you have guests. Serve with a baked potato or side of your choice.

Ingredients

• 4, 3 oz. Chicken Breasts
• 60 ml Pesto
• 1/8 cup Olive Oil
• 1 sliced Red Pepper
• 1/2 sliced Onion
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup White Wine
• 1 cup Italian Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup Low-fat Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup Low-fat Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

1. Begin by brushing the chicken breasts with pesto.
2. Next, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add red peppers and onions along with garlic and continue to cook until slightly tender.
4. Place chicken into the pan and cook until browned and no longer pink inside.
5. Add in the tomatoes and white wine, turn down to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Finally, sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, cooking for 30-60 longer or until cheese is slightly melted.
7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Makes 4 servings
Amount per serving Calories 485 Total Fat26.25g Total Carbs9g Protein57.25g

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