Healthy Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard

This dish is made with lean chicken breasts that are grilled without the addition of any fat or heavy sauces. The chicken is served with Swiss chard, which is loaded with healthy nutrients that support heart health, including vitamin K and fiber. A mellow sauce rounds out the dish made from lycopene-rich tomatoes along with heart healthy garlic, onion and olive oil but not much salt. Chicken breast and Swiss chard recipes are typically healthier meal options, but the vibrant sauce that accompanies this dish will have you thinking more about taste than anything else.

Grilled chicken and Swiss chard is versatile enough to serve with a variety of side dishes. Try this heart healthy chicken recipe with some of our favorite healthy sides:

• Honey Carrots
• Grilled Vegetables
• Creamy Quinoa

If you’re looking for dinner ideas that are as healthy and delicious as this Swiss chard with chicken, explore our enticing selection of chicken and vegetable recipes, including:

• Sheet Pan Asian Chicken
• Mediterranean Chicken and Tomatoes
• Chicken Fajitas

Cooking chicken on the grill is an easy way to impart lots of taste without the need for adding much fat or heavy sauces. The grill gives this lean protein a characteristic flavor, and since grilling seals in juices, it makes it easier to use lean cuts like skinless chicken breasts without worrying about the meat drying out. Check out our blog titled ‘Is Grilled Chicken Healthy?’ to uncover more health benefits of grilling chicken.