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17 Chicken Dinners Under 500 Calories

When we’re stuck on what to make for dinner, chicken is our go-to. It’s not too fussy, it tastes really good and it’s a great source of lean protein. Just take a look at the following 17 recipes: They’re all mouthwateringly delicious and—best of all—not one tops 500 calories per serving.

50 Filling Dinners Under 500 Calories


One-pan Parmesan Tuscan Chicken

Equal parts simple and satisfying.

Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce

Avo all day every day.

Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Casserole

Think of this as a way healthier lasagna.

 


Cheesy Chicken Orzo

…And this as healthier mac and cheese.

One-pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms And Spinach

If protein’s what you want, it’s protein you’re gonna get.

Spiralized Mexican Sweet Potato And Chicken Casserole

Creamy Chicken, Quinoa And Broccoli Casserole

Who knew so many casseroles were low-cal?

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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

There’s no age limit on chicken fingers.

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Just make sure none of the good stuff falls out.

Pesto Zoodles With Chicken

Pasta, schmasta.

One-pan Pesto Chicken And Veggies

Bright, vibrant and bursting with flavor.

Moroccan Chicken Skillet

Would you believe this comes together in just 30 minutes? (It does.)

Tropical Coconut Chicken Salad

Pretend you’re on an island no matter where you are.

Creamy Lemon, Grilled Chicken, Asparagus And Artichoke Pasta

Hawaiian Bbq Chicken Wraps

All you need is a lei.

One-pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Pasta under 500 calories? It exists.



sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

Sarah Stiefvater is PureWow's Wellness Director. She's been at PureWow for ten years, and in that time has written and edited stories across all categories, but currently focuses...