5-Star Spring Chicken

Fill tender chicken breast pieces with asparagus and spinach, bake, and top with a light white wine sauce for an elegant springtime entrée. Recipe: Baked Chicken Roulade

Add pre-cooked chicken strips, chopped asparagus, and tomatoes to corkscrew pasta for an easy main dish pasta meal.Recipe: Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Toss 

Top a mixture of mixed salad greens, strawberries and almonds with a sweet poppy seed dressing for a colorful springtime main dish salad. Recipe: Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Turn this classic chicken dish into a springtime specialty with the addition of green peas, asparagus, and morel mushrooms. Recipe: Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables 

Meaty shiitakes, a good sear on the chicken, and a sprinkle of nutty parmesan cheese—not to mention the sweet, tender-crisp asparagus—make this low-fat dish a winner. Recipe: Pan-roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Shiitakes

Make creamy risotto the main dish by adding strips of chicken and fresh asparagus. Recipe: Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables

Strawberries are at their peak, so now is the perfect time to toss them with chicken and fresh greens for a simple no-cook salad.Recipe: Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Showcase springtime asparagus along with sliced chicken, kalamata olives, tomato and feta cheese in this hearty Mediterranean main dish salad.Recipe: Grilled Chicken Pita Salad

Pile steamed fresh sugar snap peas and crisp asparagus on top of steamed chicken and serve with a soy dipping sauce for a dinner that comes in at only 250 calories per serving.Recipe: Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce

Make a slit in the side of each chicken breast halves and fill the "pockets" with feta cheese and olive paste. With the wilted spinach on the side, it's a one-dish meal oozing with Mediterranean flavor. Reviwer DClady1980 says, "I make this recipe at least twice a month. It's very simple and tastes wonderful."Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken

Making the pesto with walnuts instead of the more traditional pine nuts adds a rich, toasty flavor to the sauce. Reviewer Wachterkim raves, "Excellent, easy recipe. Simple, but delicious."Recipe: Chicken and Farfalle Salad with Walnut Pesto

Have your (pasta) salad and eat it too! This recipe combines the best flavors of Caesar and pasta salad. Reviewer Mpls Erin recalls, "YUM! My entire family was licking the bowl. Now it's a requirement for just about every visit. My 3-year-old, who does NOT like salad, loved it."Recipe: Caesar Chicken-Pasta Salad

Kebabs are a light, easy way to prepare chicken, especially when served atop a bed of homemade couscous. "What a fantastic flavor change! If you're not typically eating east-Indian food, this one is a fantastic introduction," recommends reviewer Bill W.Recipe: Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous

Fresh rosemary and smoked almonds set this chicken salad apart from all the others, and rotisserie chicken breasts make it quick and easy. Reviewer Raquel recalls, "This chicken salad was so great! We served it at a wedding shower and everyone loved it."Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Using precooked chicken makes this dish a snap to throw together for lunch. Serve with focaccia topped with coarse salt and rosemary to complement the sweet strawberries and raisins in the salad. Recipe: Chicken and Strawberries over Mixed Greens