3 Easy no-cook chicken recipes

Quick, Light Recipes
For Your New YearTake the stress out of healthy meal planning by recreating one of these easy, no-cook chicken recipes. Made from one rotisserie chicken, these three recipes are not only quick to make, but very budget friendly too!

Who said chicken had to be boring? Each of these recipes is filled with unique spices, healthy vegetables and great sauces, so your family will never get bored. Plus, the no-cook takes time out of meal prep, giving you more to spend with your kids, husband or watching Lifetime.

Thai chicken noodle salad with peanut dressing

Serves 2

Ingredients:

For the salad: 

8 ounces rice noodles, fully cooked2/3 cup broccoli slaw1/3 cup bean sproutsAbout 3/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken1 celery stalk, sliced1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

For the peanut dressing: 

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon red pepper jelly1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup warm waterJuice of 1 limeSalt and pepperDirections:

To make the salad, mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.To prepare the dressing, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, jelly, cayenne pepper, lime juice and pepper to a food processor. Pulse on low until mixture is beginning to smooth. Gradually add the water to thin out the sauce.Dress the salad and mix well. Serve immediately!

Buffalo chicken pasta salad

Recipe inspired by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Serves 4

Ingredients: 8 ounces cooked noodles (we used elbows)1/2 cup buffalo sauce1 tablespoon lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped carrotsAbout 1-1/2 cups shredded chickenShredded mozzarella cheese (or blue cheese)Directions: 

Mix the buffalo sauce, lemon juice and salt and pepper together with a whisk until fully combined.In a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, celery, carrots and pasta. Pour the buffalo sauce over the mixture and mix well to cover. Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy!

Curried chicken salad wrap

Recipe adapted from All You

Yields about four 3-inch wraps

Ingredients: 2 pieces of flatbread, cut in half1/2 cup nonfat plain Chobani Greek yogurt2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken2 teaspoons curry powder1 celery stalk, sliced1/4 cup red bell pepper, choppedSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:

Mix the yogurt, chicken, curry powder, celery, red pepper and salt and pepper together until mixed.Put about 3-4 heaping tablespoons on to each flatbread and roll up.

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