Don’t want to have dairy or are lactose intolerant? Try some of these healthy and delicious dairy-free chicken recipes for dinner or lunch!
Chicken is super versatile and is lactose-free, because well, it’s not dairy! You can roast it, have it grilled, boiled in soups or even stir-fried! These easy no-dairy chicken recipes include salads, quick one-pan dinners, soups as well as bowls – the perfect meals for eating healthy!
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1. Mashed Avocado Chicken Salad
This healthy version of chicken salad is a great lunch or even dinner especially during summer. It is full of protein, healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. All you need to do is combine a ripe avocado with the rest of the ingredients and wrap it in a leaf of lettuce for a low-carb gluten-free version, or spread on toasted bread!
2. Easy Healthy Chicken Tostadas
Give these healthy, easy lactose-free tostadas a shot and 20 minutes of your time! You’ll need tomatoes, chicken, garlic, lots of vegetables and some spices!
3. Cauliflower Fried Rice With Chicken
This is probably one of the no-dairy chicken recipes I make the most, especially when cauliflower is in season! It might not sound tasty if you’ve never had cauliflower rice before, but you’ll be surprised! It tastes wonderful and is ready in about 25 minutes!
4. Dairy-Free Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad
This super healthy chicken Cobb salad is low carb and naturally high in protein: 54 grams of protein are provided in each serving! It’s not a surprise since the main ingredients include chicken breast and eggs. But did you know that leafy greens also have a lot of protein? Spinach and lettuce, among all the other veggies included in this recipe, are not to be underestimated.
5. 30-Minute Cauliflower Chicken Soup
A delicious anti-inflammatory recipe! This lactose-free homemade chicken soup is light, flavorful, healthy, and packed with foods that fight inflammation.
6. 15-Minute Garlic Chicken and Black Beans
This is a quick and healthy meal that takes 15 minutes to prepare! You need only chicken, canned black beans, green beans, garlic, onion, and spices like cumin, black pepper, basil, and coriander.
7. Healthy Chicken Egg Roll In A Bowl
This dairy-free chicken recipe is a delicious, nutritious, and simple way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. You’ll need one pan, 20 minutes, chicken, some cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, and scallions to make this for dinner!
8. Spicy Chicken and Chickpeas
One-pan, super easy chicken dinner idea without dairy: spicy, high-protein chicken with chickpeas! This flavorful dish is packed with protein – 35 grams for 273 kcal and a great addition to lunch bowls!
9. Homemade Chicken Barley Soup
Next on the list of dairy-free chicken recipes, we’ve got a comforting homemade soup you need to make! Especially when it’s cold outside and you need something to warm you up!
10. Paleo Chicken And Egg Salad
Rich in protein and vitamins, this simple salad is low in carbs, free of dairy and gluten and full of flavor! Enjoy for lunch or dinner with some bread or wrapped in a tortilla!
11. Healthy Chicken Rice and Hummus Bowls
You can make these lactose-free chicken bowls in 30 minutes if you stay organized! Or you can meal prep individual ingredients and enjoy these satisfying bowls for lunch or dinner throughout the week!
12. Healthy Chicken, Rice and Spinach
There are many things I love about this healthy chicken dinner! 1) it tastes good and is comforting 2) it’s nutritious 3) you only need one pan to make it.
13. Tomato Avocado and Basil Chicken Salad
It’s safe to say this is a dairy-free version of Greek salad, with avocado and chicken in it. It is so good and ready in about 10 minutes!
14. Dairy-free Spicy Cashew and Chicken Bowls
Use cashews for creaminess, no dairy! These easy lunch bowls will surprise you with their amazing flavors!
15. Quinoa and Chicken Salad
This quinoa and chicken salad recipe is healthy and satisfying! You can make it in under 30 minutes using quinoa, chicken, avocado and other vegetables!
16. High-protein Dairy-Free Chicken and Lentil Soup
Packed with fiber, protein and amazing flavors this easy to make chicken soup will quickly become a favorite! It’s great for eating clean and it’s low in calories, which makes it great for fat loss! Just give it a try!
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many many delicious dairy-free recipes with chicken that you can make for dinner or lunch! I hope you try some of them and enjoy them!
16 Dairy-Free Chicken Recipes
Can't have dairy? Try some of these high-protein healthy dairy-free chicken recipes for dinner or lunch including lactose-free salads, one-pan meals and soups!
Ingredients
- 2 cup lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- handful olives
- jalapeno, chopped
Spicy Cashew Sauce
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 3 hours
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon, juice of
- 1 tbsp basil and arugula or cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- To make the cashew sauce add soaked cashews, tomato, basil, lemon juice, some water, garlic and pickled jalapeno, some salt to a blender cup. Close it and process until smooth and creamy. Have a taste and add salt if you feel it’s necessary.
- Once you’ve got the chicken and the cashew sauce, pour 3/4 of it on top of the chicken and mix well until all the chicken is coated with sauce.
- Grab your bowl and start assembling. Lettuce on the bottom, then chicken, tomatoes, peppers, olives and pickled jalapenos.
- Drizzle the rest of the cashew sauce on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 505Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 101mgSodium 754mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 42g