In need of some new mealtime inspiration for allergy friendly meals? We rounded up over 35 gluten free and dairy free chicken breast recipes to keep your weeknight dinners interesting! Each recipe is gluten free and dairy free, with healthy, paleo, and low carb options as well.
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One of the biggest hurdles with multiple food allergies is finding great recipes to keep variety in your diet while still avoiding allergens but still keeping things easy enough for weeknight meals.
That’s where we come in: we’ve put together over 35 delicious gluten-free chicken recipes to make weeknight cooking and meal planning easier!
Whether you’ve got a bunch of chicken in bulk from your favorite warehouse store, or you’re just looking for new recipe ideas to break out of a mealtime rut, we included a wide variety of easy chicken recipes in this roundup.
All the recipes are gluten free and dairy free, and this roundup includes recipes that are also healthy, low carb, and paleo. Most of these recipes also use boneless chicken breasts so the recipes cook faster as well.
I divided the chicken recipes in this roundup by cooking method to make it easier to find recipes based on your preferred cooking method or the time you have available for cooking.
You can find chicken recipes here for the stovetop, oven, grill, Instant Pot, slow cooker, and air fryer! A few of these recipes have instructions for multiple cooking methods as well, so you can cook the recipe in multiple ways.
Check out our other allergy friendly recipe roundups!
- Gluten Free Dairy Free Instant Pot Recipes
- Our collection of weekly meal plans
- Allergy Friendly Instant Pot Soup Recipes
- Healthy Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes
Dairy free and gluten free chicken breast recipes
On to the best gluten-free chicken recipes! We organized this roundup by cooking method so you can easily find the recipes you’re looking for. We have even more chicken recipes in our grilling recipe roundup as well!
Stovetop
Healthy Gluten Free Chicken Teriyaki
Packed with bold flavors, this gluten-free Chicken Teriyaki dish reimagines the classic teriyaki recipe to be healthier and allergy friendly.
Creamy Skillet Tuscan Chicken (Paleo, Whole30, keto, low carb)
This one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken is perfect for quick weeknight meals and impressive enough to serve guests. Tender, juicy chicken bathes in a flavorful sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, and aromatic garlic. Bonus: it caters to a variety of dietary needs, being gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, keto, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant!
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken is an easy sweet and savory one-skillet chicken dinner recipe that’s perfect for an easy dinner in the fall or any time of year.
Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
This Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe is so delicious, moist and juicy. All you need is blackened seasoning, chicken and oil for this recipe!
Healthy Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Chicken
This incredible Vietnamese Noodle Salad with chicken is light, flavor-packed, and full of texture! We love the crisp combination of fresh mint and cilantro, rice noodles, and shortcuts like coleslaw mix and a quick chicken marinade that make this recipe so accessible for weeknight dinners.
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
This cranberry walnut chicken salad is a light and delicious meal made with chicken breast, celery, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a light dressing.
Gluten Free Sweet and Sour Chicken
Skip the takeout and make sweet and sour chicken at home! This gluten-free sweet and sour chicken boasts crispy chicken and a flavorful sauce that's both sweet and tangy. It's perfect for whipping up on a busy weeknight.
Gluten Free Black Pepper Chicken & Green Beans
A thick black pepper glaze sticks to every piece of chicken and green bean and gives just the right amount of heat for this easy Asian-style dinner. Done in 30 minutes or less, this includes your protein, veggie and carb. The unique heat and flavor of the sauce utilizes one of the unsung ingredient heros: simple black pepper.
Super Addictive Thai Chicken Soup in One Pot with 12 ingredients
Enjoy a warm and flavorful Thai Chicken Soup packed with vegetables, chicken, and rice noodles. This healthy and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and families on the go. Made in just one pot and ready in 30 minutes, this soup will become a weeknight favorite!
Cast Iron BBQ Chicken Breast
This Cast Iron BBQ Chicken Breast is incredibly flavorful, tender and super simple. Cooking a chicken breast in a cast iron skillet is a perfect way to get perfectly charred yet juicy chicken. And slathering on a tangy barbeque sauce ensures you’ll have anything but a boring skinless, boneless chicken breast.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad is a hearty, healthy salad, filled with robust flavors and topped with a creamy, zesty avocado dressing. This easy Southwest Chicken Salad recipe is gluten-free and perfect for meal prep so you can enjoy it for lunch or dinner throughout the week!
Greek Chicken Bowls
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these flavorful Greek Chicken Bowls, perfect for lunch or dinner! Packed with a vibrant salad and marinated chicken, these bowls are a delicious and healthy option for those following gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Whole30, keto, or low-carb diets.
Oven & Grill
Mango Chile Chicken Bowls (Dairy Free) + Video
This mango chilie chicken recipe offers a delicious combination of sweet and zesty flavors, and the best part? It's easy to make! Whether you choose to bake or grill the chicken, you'll end up with a satisfying and nutritious gluten-free, dairy-free meal. Plus, we've included a paleo option.
Paleo Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Paleo Chicken and Rice Casserole is a Whole30-friendly and low carb twist on a classic comfort meal that your entire family will love!
Chicken Marbella Ottolenghi Style
This Middle Eastern-inspired updated Chicken Marbella would be perfect for your Passover celebration, or a Thanksgiving table. Ottolenghi chicken marbella is a one-pan tray-bake of chicken with Medjool dates, sweet potatoes, and olives in a sweet and zesty sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (Dairy-Free)
Cheesy, gooey good, this Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is creamy, rich, and loaded with flavor, perfect for dipping, dunking or scooping.
Brown Sugar Baked Chicken and Potatoes
Skip the takeout and make this one-pan chicken and potato recipe! It's incredibly quick and easy to make, yet flavorful and delicious. Who can resist a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup?
One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus
One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus is an easy recipe that's perfect for dinner. With chicken breasts, fresh asparagus, and a savory balsamic sauce, this simple meal comes together in no time!
Margarita Grilled Chicken
Margarita Grilled Chicken is the perfect end of summer grilled chicken recipe. This copycat recipe from Chili's Restaurant uses a zesty margarita marinade to create a tender, flavorful piece of chicken and pairs it with fresh pico de gallo. Pair this with rice and beans for the best margarita chicken rice bowl!
Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs - Easy Chicken Skewers
Marinated Hawaiian chicken pineapple kabobs feature a Hawaiian-inspired BBQ sauce, sweet pineapple, crisp veggies, and juicy chicken. Perfect for a quick summer dinner or picnic.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is fresh and light. It features basil balsamic marinated chicken topped with a juicy tomato bruschetta. The perfect summer meal!
Juicy Grilled Lemon Marinated Chicken Breast
This grilled lemon marinated chicken breast uses simple ingredients and results in a juicy, perfectly cooked chicken full of citrusy flavor. Using an easy lemon and herb marinade, it cooks up on the grill in under 15 minutes. Serve it as a family-friendly meal with some rice and veggies, then save any remaining leftovers for salads or sandwiches!
Slow Cooker/Crock Pot
Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Craving a hassle-free and delicious slow cooker meal? Look no further than these Crockpot Chicken Fajitas! Made with lean chicken breast, colorful peppers, onions, and a flavorful taco seasoning, this dish is both satisfying and simple to prepare. Plus, they're a perfect fit for the 21 Day Fix program and zero points on WW!
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili (Gluten and Bean Free)
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili is so easy to make: toss together, slow cook for 5-6 hours, and you’re set! This recipe includes creamy coconut milk and is tummy friendly with no beans, dairy, or gluten.
The Best Slow Cooker Recipe With Chicken: Chicken Posole Stew
You can make Posole a million different ways, but we're partial to this Chicken Posole Stew recipe. The key is hominy, which is just dried corn that has been soaked until the hull can be removed.
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is my healthy slow cooker version of the super popular cashew chicken. This version is gluten free, dairy free and tastes amazing.
Slow Cooker Asian Chicken (Gluten and Soy Free)
If you’re looking for an easy and allergy-friendly chicken dish for weeknights, this Slow Cooker Asian Chicken is for you! It’s full of fresh ginger and garlic flavor, plus it’s gluten, peanut, and soy free.
Instant Pot
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Craving juicy, tender, and flavorful BBQ chicken without the hassle? This recipe has you covered! Unlike other methods, our Pot-in-Pot hack prevents the burn warning on your Instant Pot and delivers perfectly pulled chicken with BBQ sauce. No Instant Pot? Don't worry, slow cooker instructions are included too!
Spicy Mexican Shredded Chicken
Get delicious, spicy Mexican-style shredded chicken on the table FAST with this pressure cooker/Instant Pot recipe. Gluten-free, packed with flavor, and meal-prep friendly – dinner's done in 25 minutes! Serve this over rice, gluten free tortillas along with a healthy side for a complete meal.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Stew
Craving a warm and comforting meal? Make this pressure cooker chicken stew! Tender chicken is combined with savory bacon, hearty potatoes, and vibrant peas and carrots. This classic dish comes together quickly thanks to the pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Dairy-Free, Paleo, Keto)
This simple yet elegant Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken has an amazing creamy sauce (dairy free!) and is packed with flavor. This classic Italian dish made allergy-friendly is perfect for a casual weeknight meal or a romantic date night in.
Instant Pot Sweet Sesame Chicken
Calling all Instant Pot enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies! This Sweet Sesame Chicken recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and flavorful, making it a perfect beginner recipe for your Instant Pot. The result is a tender, juicy chicken coated in a delicious sauce, perfect for serving over cauliflower rice, classic rice, or roasted vegetables.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chicken Curry
This pumpkin chicken curry is the perfect comfort food made in an instant pot, is an easy, mouthwatering dinner that will leave your whole family begging for more! You can also make it in the stove or slow cooker.
Air Fryer
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Paleo, GF) + Oven Recipe
Craving crispy, juicy chicken fingers without the extras? These air fryer tenders coated in an almond flour crust are kid-approved and perfect for paleo, Whole30, and gluten-free diets. Enjoy them baked in your air fryer or oven for a healthy twist on classic chicken strips.
Easy Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast + Video
Craving a delicious and speedy dinner? Look no further than this air fryer thin chicken breast recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this method delivers juicy, flavorful chicken without the need for breading.
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (Gluten-Free)
Craving crispy chicken cutlets in a flash? These air fryer delights come together in under 15 minutes using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunch, like gluten free fried chicken but healthier. Plus they're versatile enough to pair with any side you love, from salads to mashed potatoes to veggies!
Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe
This air fryer orange chicken is easy and convenient for those busy weeknight meals. It’s a healthy alternative to frying chicken and it tastes great! It’s crispy homemade chicken nuggets sauced with an amazing sweet and savory orange sauce that’s sticky and gooey and better than takeout! It can be made traditionally or with tapioca starch and coconut aminos for a paleo version. (Use tamari or coconut aminos)
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
Craving delicious chicken for dinner with less thawing or cooking time? Look no further than your air fryer! It's the perfect way to cook frozen chicken breasts quickly and easily, leaving them juicy and tender. In under 30 minutes, you can have a healthy and satisfying meal on the table for the whole family, all with just a simple seasoning.
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
What an amazing collection of chicken recipes Sarah, I found several that I want to try. Thank you!
Thank you so much Silvia!