29 Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off (2024)

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What can you make with chicken breasts? Here are 29 delicious recipes to try.

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Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based freelance writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users.

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Published April 09, 2024

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29 Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off (3)

I've been there too... the clock is closing in on dinner time and all you've got is a package of chicken breasts and a craving for something new. The temptation to settle and make your go-to weeknight chicken recipe is strong, but you can fight it, if just this once. Why? Because you've landed here, with 29 new ideas to inspire you to change things up, all in under one hour.

There's never a better time to take your weeknight chicken breast dinner in a different direction. So dive in and get cooking!

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich
This juicy, fresh sandwich draws its flavors from the classic Italian Caprese salad and tastes just like summer.
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Taquitos de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos)
You might think of chicken taquitos as a snack or appetizer, but these are hearty enough to serve up as a main dish. Here's how.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
Nothing beats a one-pan chicken dinner! Serve with a simple salad and baguette.
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Grilled Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables
The three ingredient marinade for this chicken is flavor-packed and perfect for basting the chicken as you grill (or pan fry) it.
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Chicken Schnitzel
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Served simply with lemon, greens and potato salad, chicken schnitzel is a crowd pleaser you can (and should) make tonight.
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Creamy Chicken Florentine
If you're looking for a complete meal in just one skillet, choose this chicken Florentine!
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Skillet Chicken Parmesan
You might think chicken Parmesan isn't ready for a weeknight, but this recipe will prove you wrong. Make it in just 40 minutes.
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Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets
If time is your main concern when it comes to a weeknight meal, these 15 minute chicken cutlets can't be beat.
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Greek Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
Turn your chicken breasts into simple skewers for a quick cooking, grill-friendly dinner.
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Chicken Piccata
This quick and easy chicken piccata will make a great addition to your weeknight round-up.
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Chicken Carbonara
Creamy chicken carbonara is a satisfying take on the Italian classic.
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Chicken Kiev
Homemade chicken Kiev on a weeknight? Yes, you can!
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Skillet Chicken and Rice
Kid-friendly and easy to riff on, this chicken and rice skillet is loaded with spices and frozen peas.
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Chicken Fajitas
Our best recipe for these restaurant-style fajitas has a five-star rating from readers.
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Million Dollar Chicken
Based "million dollar dip," a popular recipe from the 1950s, author Sara Haas swears by this million dollar chicken as a go-to weeknight meal.
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Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sage Sauce
This chicken breast recipe combines mushrooms and sage for a lovely taste of fall.
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Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
Serve with steamed rice.
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Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Port Wine
The simple and comforting combination of chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes meets a delicious companion in fortified port wine.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
In the heat of the summer, keeping the kitchen cool is easy thanks to this easy cilantro lime chicken, kissed on the grill.
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Salsa Verde Chicken Bake
If you're in the mood for something different, this easy, one-pot salsa verde chicken fits the bill. Serve with rice or quinoa.
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Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce
Simple, quick and satisfying, this recipe takes just 30 minutes.
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Chicken Florentine Pesto Pasta
Chicken and pasta make a good match in this dish, inspired by the classic flavors of chicken Florentine.
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Skillet Chicken Puttanesca
Briney olives, capers, and anchoives give dish the salty, savory punch of its namesake.
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Southwest Skillet Chicken with Beans and Corn
This one-skillet dinner is ready in 20 minutes or less and is freezer-friendly!
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Kung Pao Chicken
Like any stir-fry, this is a quick, cheap, and flavorful meal. It's also an exemplary example ofSichuan cookingthanks to its combination of sweet, sour, salty, and hot tastes.
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Easy Chicken Lo Mein
If you have some veggies in your fridge you need to use up, make this easy chicken lo mein.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
In this version of sweet and sour chicken, no deep frying is required!
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Buffalo Chicken Chili
Game day or any day, this spicy buffalo chicken chili will breathe new life into your chicken dinner.
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Chicken Milanese
For the Italian take on a fried chicken cutlet, try this chicken Milanese. Serve with a side salad and your favorite starch or carb.
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