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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Print40+ Mouthwatering Chicken Breast Recipes!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- 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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Love these recipes! Particularly the enchiladas. Thanks for sharing with us
Thanks Sarah!
excellent
Mmmmm yummy!!!
Your recipes are perfection. Thank you for all the wonderful combinations. You make cooking fun and easy.
Awesome Liz! Thanks!
This is so timely. My husband and mother in law had just told me that most chicken breast dishes are tasteless and dry. So I am looking forward to trying theses recipes! They all look delicious! Thank you!
Oh perfect! Let us know if you change their minds!
One thing I love about chicken is how versatile it is!
I have tried several of these chicken recipes, but I ALWAYS look forward to October when the pumpkins are ready for the picking at the local farm. Last year I tried your Red Thai Curry with Chicken and Kobocha Squash recipe…OMG! To die for! The farm had some blue pumpkins, which was new to me. The choice was absolutely delicious in this recipe. I made it again this past week and it is a family FAVOURITE! Thank you for continuing to inspire me with your culinary bonanza of recipes and knowledge.
Great to hear!
I love this website for creative and inspiring new dishes for standard ingredients. I never fail to find something delicious and healthy (and bonus: beautiful!) to feed my family. Thanks for expanding my repertoire for chicken breast!
Thank you Kirsten!
I’ve loved everything from your blog! So happy to have found you. Your Best Grilled Chicken is my favorite!
Great to hear Sherry- thanks!
OMG – these mouth watering chicken recipes look and taste incredible. I have my hands full preparing them for the next while!
Thank-you! Olga
Thank you Olga!
I love this post because I’m always looking for new chicken dishes to make. Chicken is the only meat I eat so my husband and I try to get as creative as possible so we can eat together. I have made the instant pot peanut chicken dish on the stovetop and it’s SO delicious! Thank you for this, now pinned and printed, post!
thanks Lindy!
As a vegetarian, your recipes are creative and easy to follow – I always look forward to seeing a new post. Thank you for all your hard work 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
I have not used one of these chicken recipes but I am excited to try the potatoes and leeks soup. I have tried the Veggie Lo Mein recipe and it is wonderful!
Inspiring collection of recipes for something I always have in the freezer. I am so happy you included some soup recipes.
This is my absolute favorite website for clean, easy and delicious meals!!! I’ve made so many recipes from Feasting at Home and I recommend this to my friends and patients all the time!! Our family’s must have dish every week is the Thai Basil Chicken but we love the Pozole Verde, chicken Shawarma and Pad Thai as well!!!
Thanks Brandi!
Feasting-at-Home is my ‘go-to’ website that I go to first on nights when I need inspiration on what to prepare for dinner. And the majority of recipes that I have printed out to keep are also Feasting at Home recipes. Even though I will not be making any of these particular chicken recipes exactly as written (because I am vegan)
I can adapt and use the combination of ingredients in the sauces and accompaning vegetables with tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
I am grateful for the many vegan dishes that you DO post. Thanks so much!
Love that you adapt them- and thanks Sharon!
Love the chicken pad Thai recipe. I’ve made it several times for my family. It is easy to make and so delicious!
Kristin- glad you enjoyed this!
Wow! So any chickenrecipes all at once.They all look DElightfully delicious. Gtreat enticing photos. Not sure which one to start with. Can’t wait! Yum.
thanks Bobbi!
I’ve tried many of these recipes with great results! Now how to decide which one to pick next?? 🤔 I’ve been eyeing the Chicken Marsala for sometime now…
Give it a go! Thanks so much Tuesday. 🙂
Simply delicious. Every recipe I have made from you has been perfect.
Your recipes have been fool proof and with grocery costs rising I sincerely appreciate that.
The chicken dish turned out moist and flavorful.
I make this bulk using the recipe multiplier ( thanks also for including that!) And have protein prepped and readily available for so many dishes.
thanks so much- appreciate this!
So glad I found your blog, priceless collection of recipes.
So happy you are here Linda~!
So many look scrumptious!
Having company this weekend-think I will make the Chicken Gorgonzola with mushrooms and sage!
The best recipes are here on FAH! ❤️
OK, definitely need to add the poblano chicken enchiladas and the gorgonzola mushroom chicken to my shortlist of new recipes to try. This has become my favorite source for both finding new dishes…and finding better versions of ones I already make. I’m guilty of ‘tweaking’ most recipes, but usually end up following Sylvia’s to the letter because they’ve just always been consistently excellent, instant favorites as is.
Thanks so much!
These are all great recipes, my go-to is the lemony chicken arugula salad with quinoa, but really, that basic chicken marinade is SO useful for everything. I’ve paired this chicken with greek tzatziki and grilled veggies in a pita, I’ve put leftovers onto a plate of nachos and tucked them into a quesadilla, and I’ve even shredded the leftovers to make chicken salad. It’s such a versatile recipe you easily can adapt based on the herbs you choose and whether or not you amp up the lemon. Love!
Great to hear Joan~!
Some great ideas. I love being able to adapt recipes easily for meat eaters and vegetarians!
Some of these look really good, which do you think would convert to vegetarian using Quorn or Seitan?
Absolutely Nich!
Wow! A fantastic collection from the Gorgonzola & mushrooms, to the Chicken Marsala and the Chicken Poblano Enchiladas and on and on!! I love how you use spices and sauces to enhance recipes Sylvia. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Julie!
Such a fantastic list of goodness! I love the Chicken Marsala and the Chicken Poblano Enchiladas. Yumminess! Keep up the good work Sylvia.