12 Chicken Dinners to Help Lower Cholesterol

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

Help lower your cholesterol with these tasty chicken dinners. Enjoy creamy skillet meals, or a fresh salad that’s loaded with veggies. No matter what you choose, you’ll land on a flavorful meal made with no more than 4 grams of saturated fat and at least 6 grams of fiber per serving. These nutrients can help support healthy digestion, stabilize blood sugar and—of course—lower cholesterol levels. Recipes like our High-Protein Dill Chicken Orzo and our Teriyaki Chicken Salad are delicious and nourishing meals to help you feel your best.

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High-Protein Dill Chicken Orzo

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spolle.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spolle.

This one-pan dinner delivers on protein and flavor with tender chicken cutlets, whole-wheat orzo and wilted kale in a creamy, lemony herb sauce. Dill and scallions add fresh brightness, while a bold homemade spice blend brings the flavor.

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High-Protein Ginger Chicken Soup

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

This warming ginger chicken soup is packed with lean protein and plenty of vegetables for a comforting yet nourishing meal. Fresh ginger and warm spices like cumin and coriander give the broth deep flavor, while potatoes and spinach make the soup hearty and satisfying.

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Maple-Miso Chicken Thighs, Brussels Sprouts & Spaghetti Squash

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.

This sheet-pan dinner brings together a trio of cold-weather favorites. Roasted spaghetti squash gets tossed with a maple-miso glaze that clings to each strand, creating a noodle-like base that’s topped with juicy chicken thighs and caramelized Brussels sprouts that are roasted alongside. Easy enough for a weeknight yet special enough for company, this sheet-pan wonder delivers cozy comfort with a fall, veggie-forward feel.

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Teriyaki Chicken Salad

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

This teriyaki chicken salad is a delicious blend of tender, glazed chicken thighs and crisp sliced veggies, all tossed in a flavorful teriyaki dressing. For an extra layer of texture and flavor, you can add some crispy fried onions or shallots, which provide a satisfying crunch and a hint of sweetness. Whether you keep it simple or add the extra crunch, this salad is a versatile and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a favorite.

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No-Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

This no-chicken salad sandwich, made with chickpeas, is a delicious plant-based alternative to the classic chicken salad. Mashing the chickpeas creates a creamy texture that blends seamlessly with Greek-style yogurt, celery, pecans and grapes for flavor and crunch. Serve it on whole-grain bread, in a wrap, over a salad or with crackers for an easy lunch.

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Chicken Fajita Soup

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This chicken fajita soup combines the vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas with the comforting warmth of a soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie mixture. You can swap out the rotisserie chicken for another protein like leftover steak, or make it vegetarian by using no-chicken broth and subbing tofu in place of the chicken.

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Sheet-Pan Orange-Apricot Drumsticks

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

In this easy sheet-pan dinner, a sweet-and-savory glaze and a colorful medley of vegetables transform ordinary drumsticks into a satisfying meal.

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Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese

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Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

This rich yet healthy white chicken chili recipe comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

We took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of tomato sauce—and spun them into an easy family-friendly casserole.

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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

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Credit: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

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Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken, roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans—all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.

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Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos

A taco night favorite! Boneless chicken breasts cook low and slow in a chipotle-orange sauce until they're pull-apart tender, then are paired with a fresh avocado-orange salsa.

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