High Protein Chicken Recipes

Creamy Pizza Chicken Orzo

This creamy pizza chicken orzo combines juicy chicken breast, tomatoey orzo, mushrooms and three cheeses with all the herby, cheesy flavours of pizza night. With 63 g protein per serving, it’s ridiculously satisfying, family-friendly and ready in around 40 minutes. Add pepperoni for the full pizza experience.

Chicken & Chorizo Pasta

This creamy Chicken & Chorizo Pasta combines juicy seasoned chicken, smoky chorizo and penne in a silky tomato and cream cheese sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes and packing an impressive 72 g of protein per serving, it’s a filling, family-friendly dinner made with straightforward supermarket ingredients.

Chicken Alfredo

This high-protein chicken Alfredo with broccoli combines juicy seasoned chicken, tender pasta and crisp broccoli in a silky Parmesan sauce. It is creamy, comforting and properly filling, with around 62 g of protein per serving. Best of all, the whole thing is ready in just 35 minutes.

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Orzo

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Orzo is a one-pan, high-protein dinner made with spiced chicken breast, peppers, tomatoes, orzo, cream cheese and mature cheddar. It’s cosy, colourful, family-friendly and delivers around 50g protein per serving without requiring sixteen pans or the patience of a saint.

Air Fryer Chicken Kiev

This high-protein Air Fryer Chicken Kiev gives you juicy chicken breast, crisp golden panko and a molten garlic parsley butter centre without deep frying or causing chaos with a pan of oil. It’s a lighter, protein-packed take on the classic comfort dinner, perfect for busy weeknights and fakeaway-style meals.

Creamy Cajun Chicken

This creamy Cajun chicken is smoky, zesty, high in protein and ready in 35 minutes. Juicy chicken breast is pan-seared with Cajun spices, then simmered in a light creamy lime sauce with peppers, cherry tomatoes and garlic. Big flavour, simple ingredients, and 48g protein per serving.

Creamy Paprika Chicken

This Creamy Paprika Chicken is a silky, smoky, high-protein dinner that tastes far fancier than the effort required. Tender chicken breast is simmered in a rich paprika cream sauce with garlic, mustard, and white wine. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want proper comfort food without wrecking your protein target.

High-Protein Chicken Katsu Curry

A lighter take on the Japanese takeaway favourite, this High-Protein Chicken Katsu Curry delivers crispy air-fried chicken with a rich, silky curry sauce. Packed with 55g protein per serving, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want comfort food that still supports your goals.

Carrot and Coriander Soup (With Shredded Chicken)

This high-protein carrot and coriander soup takes the classic British favourite and gives it a serious upgrade. Sweet roasted carrots, fragrant coriander, and tender shredded chicken combine to create a creamy, comforting bowl that’s packed with flavour and protein — perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light but satisfying dinner.

Chicken Burrito

This high-protein Chicken Burrito is stuffed with smoky chipotle chicken, brown rice, black beans and just enough cheese to make it feel indulgent — without blowing your calories. Each burrito packs a hefty 62 g of protein, making it perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights or fuelling hungry families.

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

This Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken is rich, savoury and gently sweet with prunes, olives and paprika. It’s high in protein, packed with flavour, and cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness. Minimal faff, proper depth, and perfect for feeding a hungry family without living in the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

This slow cooker chicken curry is rich, creamy, and packed with flavour — yet takes barely any effort to make. Using juicy chicken thighs and a simple spiced tomato-coconut sauce, it delivers proper curry satisfaction while quietly clocking up serious protein. Ideal for busy days, batch cooking, and anyone who wants maximum reward for minimal work.

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

This slow cooker sausage casserole is rich, comforting and properly filling, but with a high-protein twist. Made with lean chicken sausages, butterbeans and a thick tomato sauce, it’s perfect for busy days when you want something hearty that still supports your protein goals.

Curried Parsnip Soup

This curried parsnip soup is thick, cosy and quietly packing a protein punch thanks to added chicken. Gently spiced, naturally sweet from parsnips and finished with a splash of milk, it’s the kind of high-protein soup that actually keeps you full.

Firecracker Chicken

Sweet, spicy and ridiculously saucy, this high-protein Firecracker Chicken is your new midweek superhero. Lean chicken breast in a sticky, chilli-kissed glaze, piled next to steamed greens so you can feel smug while your taste buds throw a party. All done in about 25 minutes, with only one pan and minimal faff.

Slow Cooker Chicken Korma

Rich, creamy, and unapologetically comforting, this Slow Cooker Chicken Korma is your weeknight hero in disguise. High in protein, full of spice (but not too much), and easy enough to make in your sleep — this is curry heaven with minimal faff and maximum flavour.

Hawaiian Chicken

A sweet, sticky, high-protein stir-fry that brings pineapple sunshine to your plate. Juicy chicken, caramelised rings, and a glossy soy-honey sauce that clings like a good rom-com ending. Serves four, cooks fast, and tastes like you’ve booked a cheeky mini-break to Honolulu.

Singapore Fried Rice

Quick, spicy, and packed with prawns, chicken, veg, and eggs – this high-protein Singapore Fried Rice is your new go-to midweek fakeaway. It’s got everything you love in one pan: bold flavour, colourful crunch, and serious gains. Bonus: it’s ready in half an hour and reheats like a dream.

Honey Chilli Chicken

This honey chilli chicken is sweet, spicy, sticky and properly high-protein. Think takeaway vibes without the greasy regret. It’s ready in 30 minutes, uses lean chicken breast, and delivers big flavour with minimal faff. A fast, fiery fakeaway that actually fills you up.

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

This high-protein Sri Lankan chicken curry is rich, fiery, and coconutty – all in just 35 minutes! With a homemade curry powder, it packs massive flavour using simple ingredients. Comforting, creamy, and perfect with rice, naan or straight outta the pan with a spoon. Zero judgement.

Hoisin Duck Noodles

A speedy 20-minute stir-fry loaded with tender duck, springy noodles, crunchy veg and a hoisin kick. High in protein, low in effort. You’re welcome.

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

This slow cooker chicken casserole is a hearty, high-protein marvel bursting with tender chicken, chunky veg, and a sneaky splash of wine. Pop it in the pot and let it work its magic while you lounge about (or pretend to work).

Manchurian Chicken

Crispy, saucy and packing a serious 47g protein punch per serving, this Air-Fried Manchurian Chicken is your new “how is this healthy?” fakeaway. Bold flavour, minimal oil, and ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want big taste without the greasy aftermath

Chicken Supreme

This high-protein Chicken Supreme delivers golden pan-seared chicken breasts, crispy lean bacon, and a silky Dijon cream sauce—all in just 30 minutes. It’s cosy, comforting, and restaurant-level delicious without the faff. A proper midweek hero.

Palak Chicken

This high-protein Palak Chicken is a gloriously green, takeaway-style curry that sneaks a full bag of spinach into a smooth, rich sauce without tasting remotely “healthy”. Packed with lean chicken breast, ready in around 30 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and fussy eaters who claim they “hate vegetables”.

Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee is a creamy, high-protein French-inspired chicken dish simmered in a silky mushroom, white wine and tarragon sauce. Easy, elegant and ready in 40 minutes — perfect for cosy weeknights when you want something fancy without actually doing anything fancy.

Chicken Keema

This high-protein chicken keema recipe is a simple, flavour-packed chicken mince curry made with lean mince, warming spices and a rich tomato base. It’s quick to cook, budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep, making it one of those easy chicken mince recipes you’ll come back to every week.

Chicken Bhuna

This quick and protein-packed Chicken Bhuna brings rich tomato flavour, tender chicken breast and warm aromatic spices — all without the grease, cost, or chilli overload of a takeaway. Ready in under 25 minutes, thick, clingy and ridiculously satisfying.

Marry Me Chicken Orzo

This high-protein Marry Me Chicken Orzo delivers all the creamy, cheesy comfort of the viral classic—minus the calorie bomb. One pan, 30 minutes, lean chicken breast and a silky sauce that tastes way naughtier than it is. A weeknight winner that basically proposes to you.

Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken

This sweet & spicy Korean chicken is sticky, glossy, and absolutely loaded with flavour — but without the usual sugar bomb. Thanks to a sneaky Diet Coke trick, you get that classic takeaway-style glaze with far fewer calories, while still smashing your protein targets.

Chicken and Chorizo Orzo

This chicken and chorizo orzo is a high-protein, one-pan dinner that punches well above its weight for effort. Juicy chicken thighs, smoky chorizo and orzo pasta cook together in a rich tomatoey sauce that goes creamy all by itself. Big flavour, minimal washing up, zero drama.

Chicken and Chorizo Risotto

This high-protein chicken and chorizo risotto delivers all the rich, creamy comfort of classic risotto without the endless stirring. Just pour in the stock, simmer, and let the magic happen. Smoky chorizo, tender chicken breast and silky rice come together in one glorious, fuss-free pan.

Slow Cooker Creamy Tarragon Chicken

This Slow Cooker Creamy Tarragon Chicken is the stuff of dreams. Juicy chicken, a silky white wine sauce, and a hit of fragrant tarragon, all bubbling away in your slow cooker while you go about your business. Plus, it's high in protein, meaning you can feel all smug and healthy while scoffing it down.

5-Ingredient Sticky Chicken Thighs

Sticky, sweet, and totally foolproof. These 5-ingredient sticky chicken thighs are the ultimate weeknight dinner hero. Minimal effort, maximum flavour, and ready in 20 minutes. With 29g of protein per serving, it’s basically a gym session in a pan – without the sweat.

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, wrapped in soft flatbread with crunchy slaw, tangy pickles, and a creamy yoghurt sauce. This high-protein Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wrap brings all the fakeaway vibes with none of the greasiness. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Cocido Madrileño

A lighter, high-protein twist on Spain’s famous chickpea stew. This Healthy Cocido Madrileño packs in 36 g protein per serving thanks to lean chicken, chickpeas and a touch of reduced-fat chorizo. Comforting, hearty, and ready in just 35 minutes — the perfect one-pot dinner.

Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken

This Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken is spicy, smoky, and ridiculously easy. Tender chicken breast slowly simmers in a rich harissa sauce, finished with a swirl of Greek yoghurt for creaminess. High-protein, low effort, and perfect for meal prep. Just throw it all in and walk away.

Air Fryer Hunter’s Chicken Recipe

Wrap juicy chicken breasts in bacon, slather them with barbecue sauce, top with melty mozzarella, and let the air fryer work its magic. This Air Fryer Hunter’s Chicken Recipe is a 20-minute pub-style comfort classic—without the guilt or the wait! Perfect for a quick, hearty dinner.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur

This high-protein Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur takes a classic French “hunter’s chicken” and gives it a lighter, modern twist. Lean chicken breasts simmer in a rich mushroom, herb, and white wine sauce — all the flavour, none of the faff. Perfect for busy people who want effortless, comforting, protein-packed dinners.

Szechuan Chicken Recipe

A hot, spicy, high-protein Szechuan chicken that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken thighs, fiery chillies, and tongue-tingling Szechuan peppercorns come together in a glossy, addictive stir-fry that hits every craving. Perfect for spice lovers, meal-preppers, and anyone needing a quick dinner with serious attitude.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a high-protein, hands-off fakeaway that delivers tender chicken and a rich, creamy tomato sauce with zero faff. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, and hitting your protein goals without relying on a takeaway.

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is a cheeky little dish with tender chicken swimming in a citrusy, sweet glaze. It’s tangy, sticky, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for lazy days when you want dinner to cook itself while you binge a box set or actually fold the laundry (maybe).

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

This Slow Cooker Chicken Satay is a high-protein, creamy, peanutty dream that basically cooks itself. Tender shredded chicken swims in a rich coconut-peanut sauce with gentle Thai spices, all made in one pot with minimal effort. Meal-prep friendly, freezer-friendly, and big on flavour.

Slow Cooker Thai Red Chicken Curry

This Slow Cooker Thai Red Chicken Curry is a high-protein, creamy, fragrant fakeaway that practically cooks itself. Tender chicken breast simmers in a bold Thai red curry sauce with coconut, lime, and just the right amount of heat. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and anyone who wants maximum flavour for minimum effort.

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

This Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is creamy, garlicky, loaded with sundried tomatoes and absolutely packed with protein. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you take all the credit. Tender chicken breasts simmer into a silky sauce that tastes way fancier than the effort involved – just dump, switch on, and wait for the marriage proposals.

Chicken Madras

This high-protein Chicken Madras is a bold, spicy high protein curry ready in under 30 minutes. Lean chicken breast simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with warming spices and mango chutney. Big takeaway flavour, lighter calories, and 48 g of protein per serving.

Chicken Vodka Pasta

This high protein chicken pasta recipe is creamy, comforting, and just a little bit boozy (don’t worry, the vodka won’t get you tipsy!). Tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a rich tomato-cream sauce come together for a dish that’s as indulgent as it is nutritious. It’s simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to be your new favourite pasta night meal.

Slow Cooker Thai Green Chicken Curry

This Slow Cooker Thai Green Chicken Curry is creamy, fragrant, high in protein and ridiculously low effort. Made with chicken breast, Thai green curry paste, coconut milk, lime and fish sauce, it’s a proper throw-it-in-and-let-it-do-its-thing dinner for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when cooking feels like unpaid overtime.

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Craving takeaway-style Salt and Pepper Chicken but without the greasy aftermath? This high-protein fakeaway delivers bold Chinese takeaway flavours using lean chicken breast and simple seasonings. It’s quick, packed with protein, and far lighter than the deep-fried version — perfect for an easy midweek dinner.

Peruvian Chicken and Rice

This high-protein Peruvian Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pot dinner made with chicken breast, basmati rice, coriander, cumin, beer and aji amarillo or chipotle paste. It’s fresh, smoky, colourful, properly filling, and comes in at around 489 calories and 44g protein per serving.

Chicken Dopiaza

Two types of onions walk into a pan… and turn into a spicy, savoury, high-protein chicken curry that’s bold, beautiful and basically begging for a naan sidekick. This Chicken Dopiaza is smoky, rich, packed with flavour, and surprisingly easy to throw together on a busy weeknight. Peppers get charred, chicken gets seared, and curry lovers get happy.

Chicken Pilau

This high-protein chicken pilau is a fragrant one-pot rice dish made with tender chicken breast, basmati rice, tomatoes, stock and warming spices. It’s filling, family-friendly and delivers around 47g protein per serving, with proper comfort food energy and only one pan to wash. Tremendous behaviour.

Healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken

Tangy. Punchy. Packing a protein-powered punch. This healthy sweet and sour chicken is a fakeaway favourite without the regret. Juicy pineapple, zingy sauce, and crispy chicken – it's bold, it's balanced, and it won’t argue with your gym goals.

Diet Coke Chicken

Sweet, sticky, slightly spicy and surprisingly high in protein, this Diet Coke Chicken is one of those “sounds weird, tastes incredible” meals. Quick to cook, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers big flavour with minimal effort and seriously impressive macros.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe is a protein-packed dish exploding with spicy, smoky, and sweet flavors.

Sweet Chilli Chicken

This high-protein low calorie sweet chilli chicken delivers everything you want from a takeaway-style stir fry — sticky sauce, tender chicken, and plenty of flavour — without wrecking your calories. Quick to cook, family-friendly, and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Chicken Karahi

This high-protein Chicken Karahi is fast, fiery and full of flavour. Tender chicken breast is simmered in a rich tomato gravy with garlic, ginger and spices for a fakeaway-level curry that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Bold, fragrant and perfect for busy weeknights.

Cambodian Chicken Curry

This Cambodian Chicken Curry is the business. It's very light and fragrant and people have said it's as good as any you'd get in a restaurant! High praise indeed.

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Chicken Fried Rice)

This high-protein Nasi Goreng brings big Indonesian flavour with lean chicken breast, cold rice, kecap manis, chilli and a golden fried egg on top. It’s quick, satisfying and the ideal “what’s-left-in-the-fridge” dinner that still looks like you’ve made an effort.

Brazilian Chicken Stew (Frango De Panela)

This Brazilian chicken stew (Frango De Panela) is a high-protein, one-pan wonder that’s big on flavour and low on effort. Tender chicken, smoky paprika, and rich tomatoes simmer together for a comforting dinner that tastes like it took hours… but is ready in under 30 minutes.

Chicken Chorizo Paella Recipe

A golden, smoky, and utterly irresistible dish, this Chicken Chorizo Paella is your ticket to Spain without the need to faff around with a passport. Juicy chicken, spicy chorizo, and plump prawns get cosy with saffron-kissed rice, all cooked in one pan for minimal washing up. Winner, winner, paella dinner!

Slow Cooker Irn Bru Chicken

Sweet, tangy, and full of Scottish sass, this slow cooker Irn Bru chicken is high in protein and big on flavour.

Chicken Cacciatore

This high-protein Chicken Cacciatore gives you all the cosy Italian vibes without the heavy calories. Lean chicken breast simmered in a rich tomato, olive and herb sauce, all in one pan. About 36 g protein and 242 kcal per serving (without sides) – proper comfort food that still fits your goals.

White Chicken Chilli

This White Chicken Chilli is creamy, spicy, and packed with protein to keep you full and smug about your healthy choices. Chicken, butter beans, and Greek yoghurt come together for a rich, comforting dish that feels indulgent but is secretly quite virtuous. It’s like a big, warm hug… with a little bit of spice.

One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Rice

Craving enchiladas but can't be bothered to roll, stuff, and bake? Meet your new best mate: One-Pot Chicken and Rice. Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, a smoky enchilada-style sauce, and plenty of melty cheese—all made in one pan. It’s Mexican comfort food, but with zero faff and minimal washing up.

Turkey Chilli

This turkey mince chilli recipe was born out of a fridge raid gone right. With crispy bacon, smoky chilli paste, and a cheeky splash of beer, this dish is proof that sometimes the best meals happen by accident. It's rich, hearty, and packed with protein – perfect for meal prep, game nights, or impressing your nan with your "healthy choices."

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken With Honey Lemon Glaze

The next time you’re in the mood for something crispy, tangy, and utterly delicious, remember this dish.

Chicken Satay

This recipe for Malaysian Chicken Satay is very easy to make and packs a delicious peanuty punch. It's really easy to make and it's a high protein dish that will be a firm favourite in your household.

Turkey Bolognese

This Turkey Mince Bolognese is all the rich, hearty goodness of the classic Italian dish—just with a little less guilt. Swapping out beef for lean turkey, this dish is packed with flavour, thanks to crispy bacon, a splash of red wine, and a slow, simmering sauce. Perfect with pasta and a generous heap of parmesan.

Chicken Jambalaya Recipe

This chicken and chorizo jambalaya is a fiery, flavour-packed one-pan wonder. Loaded with tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and perfectly spiced rice, it's like a little holiday to Louisiana—without the airfare or mosquitos. Ready in under an hour, it’s hearty, healthy(ish), and perfect for when you need dinner with a kick.

Italian Lemon Chicken

This high-protein Italian Lemon Chicken is a fast, flavour-packed one-pan dinner with a sticky honey-lemon glaze, a hint of chilli, and a splash of booze for depth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavour without the faff.

Greek Chicken Tray Bake

This high-protein Greek Chicken Tray Bake is a colourful one-pan dinner with juicy chicken breast, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, feta and a punchy oregano-garlic marinade. It’s easy, family-friendly, full of Mediterranean flavour and delivers around 43g protein per serving with hardly any washing up. Lovely stuff.