Here’s a collection of our 40+ Best Chicken Breast Recipes– all highly rated and reader favorites! From simple baked chicken dinners, sauteed chicken breast ideas, instant pot chicken breast wonders, hearty chicken salads, grilled chicken breast recipes, or quick, flavorful chicken stir-fry recipes- there is something for everyone!
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Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
These Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinners are quick and easy and full of flavor! Tender, delicious and flavorful, easy to clean up and made with little hands-on time!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick easy one-pan dinner! Deliciously marinated chicken and veggies are roasted until juicy and lightly charred. Fold them into warm tortillas with your favorite toppings or serve over rice. Either way, you’ll love this quick easy meal!
Baked Chicken Shawarma
Quick and flavorful Baked Chicken Shawarma can made with either chicken or tofu (or both!). Turn it into healthy Shawarma Bowls, then repurpose into Shawarma Wraps. Vegan and gluten-free-adaptable!
Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Lemon and Leeks
A healthy, delicious sheet-pan dinner that features the best of spring produce! Make it in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Vegan adaptable, GF and paleo!
Salsa Macha Chicken
An authentic recipe for Salsa Macha – a Mexican condiment (oil and vinegar-based, dried chili “salsa”) and how to create flavorful Mexican-style Salsa Macha Bowl, with chicken (or tofu), roasted sweet potato, bell peppers, and optional black beans and rice.
Asian-Inspired Chicken Breast Recipes
Perfect for weeknights or anytime you need fast, plus flavor! These Asian-inspired chicken breast recipes are super tasty and just may become family favorites.
Kung Pao Chicken
Learn how to make authentic Kung Pao Chicken! Tender chicken breast is stir-fried with the most flavorful Kung Pao Sauce. Serve with fluffy Jasmine rice, for a fast, easy weeknight dinner!
Szechuan Chicken
This Szechuan Chicken Stir fry is fast and flavorful! Made in under 30 minutes, with tongue tingling Szechuan (Sichuan) peppercorns, dried red chilies, thinly sliced chicken, and your choice of veggies!
Lemongrass Chicken
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Lemongrass Chicken that comes together in under 20 minutes, a flavorful Vietnamese- inspired dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.
Cashew Chicken
A healthy take on Cashew Chicken! Tender garlicky chicken stir-fried with red bell peppers and roasted cashews tossed with a flavorful, savory homemade stir-fry sauce.
Thai Basil Chicken
Fragrant and savory this Thai Basil Chicken recipe is simple, fast and flavorful! Perfect for weeknight dinners or an easy delicious lunch. Ready to serve in under 30 minutes.
Burmese Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
Fiery Burmese Chicken and Veggies- a fast, full-flavored, Burmese-style stir-fry that can be made in 20 minutes. Vegan and Gluten-free adaptable, this meal is low in carbs.
Kung Pao chicken!
Flavorful Kung Pao Noodles with your choice of chicken breast or roasted cauliflower (or both!) served with noodles.
Zucchini Chicken Curry
Zucchini Curry is a delightful dish made with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk. It’s a quick and easy dinner – the perfect meal for end-of-summer produce. Make this with chicken breast or Crispy Tofu.
Chicken Pad Thai
An easy recipe for Pad Thai with simple, accessible ingredients with the most amazing flavor! The best part … once you have your ingredients prepped it only takes 15 minutes of actual cooking time! See recipe notes for tips and tricks!
Chicken Katsu
How to make Chicken Katsu – A Japanese Style fried chicken breaded with panko and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, veggies or as a sandwich or burger! A simple easy recipe the whole family will love.
Thai Pineapple Chicken Curry
Thai Pineapple Curry is a quick and easy meal to whip up. This delicious, 20-minute version is full of healthy vegetables, fresh pineapple, and your choice of Chicken, Shrimp or Tofu, and bathed in the most fragrant coconut red curry sauce.
Pan-seared chicken Breast Recipes
Tender, succulent chicken, made on the stovetop – quick and easy enough for weeknight dinners.
Chicken Piccata
A simple, classic Italian dish brimming with flavor- Chicken Piccata is easy enough for weeknight dinners or elegant enough for entertaining.
Chicken Marsala
A classic recipe for Chicken Marsala with double the mushrooms! An Italian-inspired dinner served over creamy polenta. A delicious weeknight dinner idea! Vegetarian Adaptable- see notes. 😉
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mustard Seed Relish
This flavorful recipe for Mustard Seed Relish can be spooned over seared chicken, grilled eggplant or roasted cauliflower steaks, a delicious twist.
Chili Lime Peach Chicken
Chili Lime Peach Chicken -a fast and healthy weeknight dinner highlighting fresh juicy peaches. Can be made with breast or thigh meat. 25-30 minutes.
Comforting Dinners with Chicken Breast
These Comforting Chicken Breast Recipes are perfect for those cozy days when you are craving something special. Full of delicious flavor, these dishes do not disappoint!
Gorgonzola Chicken with Mushrooms & Sage
Creamy Gorgonzola Chicken is my husband’s favorite chicken dish. Made with chicken breast, mushrooms and sage it is flavorful, decadent, and perfect for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s day. The creamy gorgonzola sauce is dreamy and delicious. Served it over mashed potatoes, rice or creamy polenta.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Easy Chicken Enchiladas are made with the simplest of ingredients. With just a few minutes of assembly time, bake it for 20 minutes, and dinner is ready. Everyone is happy!
Rosemary Chicken Lasagna
Rosemary Chicken Lasagna is made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, optional mushrooms and mozzarella cheese, and bathed in creamy Béchamel Sauce. Decadent and delicious.
Herby Chicken Pot Pie with Easy Biscuit Crust
How to make Chicken Pot Pie with an easy biscuit crust. Loaded with tender veggies and chicken breast accented with savory fresh herbs, in a creamy wine sauce, this is a delicious comfort food meal the whole family will love.
Creamy PoBlano Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas (AKA White Chicken Enchiladas) made with chicken breast and a flavorful Creamy Poblano Sauce! Vegetarian-adaptable with cauliflower.
Baked Chicken Breast Recipes
These Baked Chicken Breast recipes are succulent and bursting with flavor. Easy enough for weeknight dinners that the whole family will love.
Simple Baked Chicken Breasts!
Baked Chicken Breasts- the formula for the easiest, juiciest, most flavorful chicken breasts that turn out perfect every single time! All you need is olive oil, lemon, and spices and just 10 minutes of hands-on time!
Broccoli Chicken Orzo BAke
This comforting easy Broccoli Chicken Orzo “Casserole” is full of delicious Mediterranean flavor! A fast and healthy skillet dinner that is flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Nourishing Chicken Soup Recipes
These Chicken Soup recipes will nourish body, mind and spirit. Full of flavor and so nutritious! Make a pot of your favorite chicken soup recipe and enjoy it through the week.
Feel Better Chicken Soup
Feel Better Chicken Soup with lemon and ginger. A delicious and EASY low-carb, keto, broth-based soup that you can make in an Instant Pot, on the stovetop or a slow cooker. Simple and healthy! Add rice, quinoa, noodles or beans!
Mexican Pozole Verde
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Learn how to make authentic Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup). Chicken and mushrooms are bathed in a fragrant coconut broth infused with lemongrass and galanga.
Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup
Flavorful, EASY Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup with cilantro, avocado and lime- a one-pot meal, in under 30 minutes. The Mexican-seasoned broth is delicious! Vegan option, sub chickpeas for the chicken!|
lEmony Chicken Orzo Soup with Coriander & Dill
Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill- a simple easy recipe that can be made with leftover chicken. Healthy, zesty and flavorful!
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
A flavorful Bowl of Thai chicken Noodle soup, scented with lemongrass and kefir lime. Gluten-free and low fat.
Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes
Juicy and filled with smoky deliciousness, these Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes take the flavor to a deeper level.
Thai Chicken Satay
This recipe for Chicken Satay with Satay Sauce is bursting with authentic Thai flavor! Chicken (or tofu) is bathed in a fragrant marinade of coconut milk and Thai spices, then grilled to perfection and served with a flavorful peanut dipping sauce. Vegan-adaptable!
Chicken Caprese
This recipe for Chicken Caprese is easy to make with simple ingredients. Grill or sear Chicken breast top with melty mozzarella cheese, and add fresh tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. Bursting with summertime flavor and can be made in 30 minutes!
Grilled Tandoori Chicken
Here’s a chicken dish that bursts with incredible flavor. Grilled Tandoori Chicken in a flavorful Indian-spiced yogurt marinade. Serve with basmati rice or with naan bread.
The Best Grilled Chicken
How to make Best Grilled Chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs that turns out juicy and flavorful every single time. Pair this with a salad, grilled veggies, or meal prep it for the coming week.
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Peach Skewers
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Peach Skewers, a delicious summertime meal that is full of flavor!
Grilled Chipotle Chicken
Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty!
Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes
Give these Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes a try for the most tender savory meals, that are mostly hands-off!
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – one of our most popular recipes on the blog! A fast and flavorful recipe that can be made using dry or canned beans, and using chicken breast or thigh meat. Very adaptable!
Instant Pot Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Tikka Masala using chicken breast or thighs, bathed in the most fragrant Indian coconut curry sauce. A fast and easy weeknight dinner! Vegan Adaptable-see notes!
Simple Shredded Chicken
A simple easy recipe for Shredded chicken that can be made in an Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the Stovetop. Use breasts or thighs, fresh or frozen, great for meal prep and busy weeknight dinners. Keeps for 5 days in the fridge, or freeze!
Instant Pot Peanut Chicken
Instant Pot Peanut Chicken that can also be made on the Stove Top – a simple, delicious one pot meal that can be made in 30 minutes! Paleo and GF adaptable, this delicious meal can be prepped ahead, or cooked ahead for the busy workweek!
Instant Pot Thai Curry Chicken
A simple delicious recipe for Instant Pot Curry Chicken and veggies that can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop! Fast, healthy and full of incredible Thai flavor!
Healthy Chicken Salads
Fresh and crunchy these flavorful healthy chicken salads are filled with lean protein and nutritious vegetables. A meal in themselves!
Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad with Corn, Peppers and Arugula
Healthy, Easy, Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad with Grilled Corn, Peppers and Arugula, over a bed of optional quinoa with grilled scallions, avocado and a simple Chipotle Lime Dressing.
Spinach Salad with Grilled Veggies & Herb Chicken
Delicious & hearty Spinach Salad with grilled mushrooms, red onions, sweet peppers, and optional grilled chicken breast, tossed with tangy French Dressing, topped with Coconut Bacon, Feta and hard-boiled eggs. A tasty entree-sized salad, perfect for dinners on the patio!
Quinoa Chicken Salad with Chickpeas, Arugula, Tomatoes and Herbs
A delicious recipe for zesty Quinoa Salad with summer tomatoes, chicken breast, mint, parsley, and a zesty lemony dressing.
Lemony Chicken Arugula Quinoa Salad
Lemony Chicken Arugula Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Creamy Basil Dressing- an easy high protein salad that is full of amazing flavor! Sub Chickpeas for the Chicken, VEGAN ADAPTABLE!
Chicken Salad with Tarragon
The BEST Chicken Salad seasoned with fresh tarragon- easy and full of flavor! Turn this into a wrap or, for a low-carb option, serve over a bed of greens.
Coconut-Poached Thai Chicken Salad
Chicken Breast FaQ’s
If possible, purchase organic, antibiotic-free, pasture-raised chicken breast. Healthy chickens will always taste better and in turn, be healthier to consume.
Do not overcook. Chicken breast is very lean, meaning low in fat, which can dry out quickly if overcooked.
Boneless chicken breasts are safe and ready when their internal temperature reaches 165F.
Soak chicken breasts in a saltwater brine for 1-12 hours. Pan sear to lock in the juices. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.
Chicken breast is a lean and healthy source of protein and amino acids that help build muscle and maintain bone density- especially important as we age.
Chicken breast is so versatile in the kitchen, it can be cooked in many different ways: bake, poach, grill, stir-fry, pan sear, or braise!
Pounding chicken breasts to an equal thickness ensures that the entire breast will cook mover evenly, preventing the thinner parts from overcooking.
Enjoy these Chicken Breast Recipes and share your favorites in the comments below!
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40+ Mouthwatering Chicken Breast Recipes!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: main, chicken recipes
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our 40+ Best Chicken Breast Recipes! A collection of our most delcious, most favorited and highly rated chicken breast recipes on the blog! Try our Chicken Piccata. It is the BEST.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (or pre-sliced cutlets)
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup all- purpose flour ( or sub GF flour blend)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (lite olive oil, not extra virgin)
- 4 tablespoons, 2 oz, butter, plus more for cooking chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large shallot, 1/2 cup, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half length-wise ( if extra large). Lightly pound to an even thickness, about a 1/2 inch. Generously season both sides of the cutlets with salt.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl, lightly dredge chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Cook the cutlets in two or three batches. Add olive oil and a teaspoon or two of butter to a skillet. Sear the cutlets over med-high heat for about 3 minutes, turn them over for another 30 seconds to a minute. The chicken will get heated and finish cooking in the sauce, so we are just going for a light sear. Add more oil and butter if needed for each batch. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, without cleaning it, sauté the shallots and capers for 3 minutes. Add garlic, sautéing another minute. Add wine and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan, simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and black pepper, heat to a simmer and whisk in butter until emulsified. Add chicken and heat 2-3 minutes until chicken is warm and cooked through.
- Add lemon juice, parsley and adjust salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 253.8 mg
- Fat: 12.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26.9 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
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I’ve made the Pad Thai from this collection, but substituted Tofu for the chicken as I’m vegetarian. I have never made a recipe from your site that my family hasn’t loved :). Thank you for my new favorite recipe source!
Thank you for this recipe collection! I tried and loved the Mexican Pozole Verde. All your recipes are fantastic that I have tried!
This looks amazing! Love every recipe I have tried of yours!
I made the lemon chicken piccata recipe and my husband and I both enjoyed it very much. It was very easy to put together, and tasted delicious along with rice pilaf and steamed broccoli. I will be making this again soon.
So many wonderful chicken breast recipes, they all look delicious! Every recipe I have tried in the past is a winner so I am looking forward to trying some of these out!
Nice Lisa, let us know what you think!
I am a Chicken Fiend & try all things chicken. The “Best Grilled Chicken” recipe, as its titled is truly the best I’ve made & I’ve made several. The marinade is simple yet the flavor profile is perfect. Chicken Breasts always come out moist – I marinate overnight for the best flavor for us.
It is so good isn’t it! Glad you are enjoying!
I made the pozole last week with tomatillos left in my garden.
Absolutely delicious.
Even my picky kids ate it!
The tarragon chicken salad is a MUST try. Very delicious take on chicken salad.
Up next- the Marsala!!! Will keep you posted!
Awesome Mandy, glad you are enjoying!
Nice collection to get my husband hooked on your blog as well..finally 😀
Perfect Anna 😉
I can’t wait to try the Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup! But all of these look delicious!
Let us know what you think Mindi!
Baked chicken shawarma and grilled tandoori chicken are on rotation in my house. Have tried other recipes but nothing beats yours Sylvia. Delicious and easy
Nice to hear Pina, thank you!
Love this!
Another great recipe from Sylvia at
Feasting at home!
Thanks Sandy!
The Feel Better Chicken Soup was so easy to make and so incredibly delicious. I love anything with ginger, and chicken soup has always been our staple. When feeling under the weather, a bowl of this made me feel as cozy as being wrapped in a warm blanket.
There’s always chicken in my freezer, and many of these recipes are weeknight friendly. Already pinned several of them, like I-P Peanut Chicken, I-P Chicken Tikka Masala, Herby Chicken Pot Pie (that one’s for husband).
Feasting At Home is my go-to for recipes because every recipe tried has been delicious and most make it into the regular rotation. Almost half of my Tried-And-Liked- Recipes pinned are from Sylvia and Tonia.
Thank you for your emails that inspire me to try something new.
Appreciate this so much Gina!
This looks delicious! Thanks for the recipes!
I would try all of them with chicken thighs.
Great! Let us know how it goes!
Thank you! These are the best chicken recipes I have seen ever! As a long time private chef and home cook I look for variety. Great variety and ethnic diversity.
My favorite was ‘how to cook a chicken breast.”The specifics helped me to know the great results.
Great to hear Joanna!
I’m excited to try this recipe! So many of these recipes look so delicious and I love that they’re healthy too.
Thanks Margaret!
Chicken breast with herbs and lemon looks like a sure winner
I’m excited to try this recipe! So many of these recipes look so delicious and I love that they’re healthy too.
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
This looks delicious! I especially loved your zucchini curry recipe! Thank you.
Thanks Bev!
Getting over Covid and any of your soups w chicken sound amazing. I’m thinking the Thai style soup will be made this week!
A good one when feeling under the weather- feel better soon Patricia!
So much goodness, so little time! Hard to pick one over another.
Thanks Lynn!
I always enjoy your recipes and these look fantastic. Love that you provide alternative protein choices.
Thanks Laurie!
Thanks for the quick links to so many ways to use chicken breast!! I continue to use your site for inspiration and have never been disappointed. The pozole soup is a new family favorite.
Awesome Desiree!
It is difficult to know where to begin , but as your recipes are always delicious I will work my way through them starting with the soups . I love to make AND eat soups and these all look amazing . What I REALLY appreciate about your recipes is that they are’ inclusive ‘ ….i.e….they can be made vegetarian or even vegan ( important to my family ) . Thank you for ‘ A Gift of Autumn ‘ .
Thanks Diane and yes- we try to keep them adaptable for non-meat eaters.