60 Chicken Breast Recipes To Inspire
Chicken breasts are a true kitchen staple—lean, versatile, and endlessly adaptable to just about any flavor or cooking method.
🍗 Versatile & Delicious: A Roundup of Chicken Breast Recipes
Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and easy, light and healthy, or rich and comforting, chicken breast recipes can deliver it all.
From skillet dinners and sheet-pan meals to oven-baked favorites and flavorful marinades, this humble cut of meat proves time and again why it’s a go-to for busy home cooks.
This roundup gathers the very best chicken breast recipes to inspire your weeknight meals and beyond.
Whether you’re cooking for one, feeding a family, or planning a meal that’s both simple and satisfying, these recipes have you covered.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe
If you’re a fan of chicken Caesar salads, just wait until you try it as a sandwich.
Creamy Caesar dressing, crisp Romaine lettuce, tender chicken cutlets, and sharp Parmesan cheese served on soft and chewy garlic bread! Go to recipe.
Chicken Crunch Wrap
Not to be confused with Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme, this homemade chicken crunch wrap recipe is a healthier alternative rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber! Go to recipe.
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
With the BBQ season now in full swing, this Teriyaki chicken skewers is a must, must have. It’s healthy and a dream in terms of taste. The marinade is obviously the key here in this recipe.
I am never going shy on healthier sauces and marinades and this is definitely one to try and save. It is magnificent. I am not just saying … you will see what I mean, just make this. Go to recipe.
Greek-Style Chicken Tzatziki
Greek style chicken tzatziki is tender yogurt marinated chicken breasts served with a delicious cucumber tzatziki sauce. Go to recipe.
Easy Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta
This dump-and-go slow cooker recipe transforms simple ingredients into fork-tender chicken simmered in a cream sauce made with cream cheese, white wine, and herbs, all served over angel hair pasta. Go to recipe.
The Best Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad with Chicken
This chicken macaroni pasta salad is my go-to for potlucks, cookouts, and casual summer dinners on the patio.
It’s inspired by the Hawaiian mac salad I can never get enough of when we’re in Kauai–ultra creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. Go to recipe.
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
This Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is a family favorite. Juicy chicken and fresh mushrooms are coated in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with gooey, melty cheese.
This is the perfect comforting meal for any day of the week and makes delicious leftovers, too. Go to recipe.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
Let your slow cooker do the work with this garlic parmesan chicken and pasta. It’s warm, comforting, and ready to satisfy the whole family. Go to recipe.
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is total comfort food! Tender chicken is coated in a creamy sauce and sprinkled with a buttery cracker topping before baking in the oven.
It’s the perfect comforting dinner, and is the one chicken casserole you will want to make again and again! Go to recipe.
High Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken
This Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken features Barilla Protein+ pasta, seasoned chicken breast, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, and creamy sharp cheddar cheese! Go to recipe.
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi skillet with sundried tomatoes and spinach comes together in just 25 minutes. It’s a quick and comforting pasta dinner everyone will love! Go to recipe.
Spicy Orange Chicken
Elevate your classic orange chicken with some heat- this spicy orange chicken recipe is sure to be a favorite with everyone.
It’s bright, citrusy and packed with flavor and deliciousness- and best of all- needs just 20 minutes from start to finish. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is one of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes that’s quick, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It comes out perfectly tender every time! Go to recipe.
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a flavor explosion and even better than the restaurant version. The juicy, seasoned chicken is coated in a savory parmesan and panko breading, creating a crunch in every bite.
The melted provolone cheese adds a decadent creaminess that complements the savory herbed marinade. Go to recipe.
Crispy Baked Chicken Schnitzel
This baked chicken schnitzel is made with chicken breasts and a double breaded coating for an extra crispy crunch!
This chicken schnitzel recipe uses matzo meal and almond flour so it’s great to serve for Passover, or any time of the year for a crowd-pleasing meal. Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel
This air fryer chicken schnitzel recipe is so easy to make and uses cornflakes for extra crunchiness. Go to recipe.
Grilled Chicken Breast (Juicy and Delicious!)
Here’s a grilled chicken breast recipe featuring Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. With a marinade of lemon, garlic, oregano, and paprika, the flavors are irresistible. The tomato paste adds a rich color and depth of flavor.
Ready in just minutes, it’s a quick and delicious option for busy weeknights or weekend barbecues. Go to recipe.
Swiss Chicken Bake
There is nothing better than Swiss chicken bake made with a handful of ingredients and a creamy, cheesy golden topping.
Pair with rice and veggies, this easy dinner is served! Go to recipe.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast
Bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken is a quick, delicious meal that’s full of flavor.
The bacon keeps the chicken juicy while the creamy, cheesy filling makes it irresistible. Go to recipe.
Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast
Make this easy Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breastand get all the great Thanksgiving flavors in a simple dish that comes together in less than 45 minutes!
It’s the perfect option for a cozy, small Thanksgiving or as an amazing weeknight family dinner. Go to recipe.
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
This asparagus-stuffed chicken breast is made with just a handful of ingredients and comes together in one pan. A simple, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy! Go to recipe.
Easy Baked Salsa Chicken Breast
Juicy, savory baked salsa chicken is a quick and easy dinner to prep anytime of the year.
Delicious and quick to prep, this easy dinner made with simple ingredients is covered in melted cheese and full of flavor from the salsa! Go to recipe.
Creamy Lemon Chicken
This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe is a simple dinner that is packed with flavor.
One of the best chicken recipes for busy weeknights, this delicious Creamy Lemon Chicken is made with all simple ingredients in just 30 minutes! Go to recipe.
Baked Harissa Chicken Breast
This baked harissa chicken breast recipe is perfectly seasoned baked chicken breast slathered with homemade harissa sauce. A quick and easy weeknight meal. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
Lemonade Chicken is a fun and flavorful way to switch up your slow cooker routine. With its sweet-tangy sauce and no-fuss prep, it’s a refreshing change from the usual. Go to recipe.
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is an elegant meal with amazing flavor!
It requires a minimal amount of prep, making it perfect for entertaining and even holidays, but also easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Go to recipe.
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
If you are a mushroom lover, this mushroom stuffed chicken breast is the meal of your dreams! Mushroom chicken makes an elegant dinner for two that’s perfect for special occasions.
Easily double this recipe and serve the whole family. Go to recipe.
Easy Sous Vide Chicken Breast (With Citrus Glaze)
Guaranteed tender and juicy, this recipe for sous vide chicken breast is finished with a bright, sweet-and-tangy citrus glaze of maple syrup, orange, lemon, and lime.
Simple enough for a weeknight, yet special enough for company. Go to recipe.
Stuffed Pizza Chicken
Pizza chicken is a twist on a classic stuffed chicken breast.
Full of cheese, pepperoni and tomato flavor, you’ll love this delicious stuffed chicken breast that tastes like pizza! Go to recipe. Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe
This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Baked Chicken and Cauliflower recipe is one of the easiest and tastiest meal prep recipes!
It’s also perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight – the whole meal takes just 35 minutes! Go to recipe.
French Onion Chicken
This easy French Onion Chicken recipe is packed full of savory flavors.
Inspired by the classic soup, this french onion recipe captures all the rich flavors of french onion soup and turns it into a filling meal fit for the whole family. Go to recipe.
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
The best way to enjoy spinach? Tucked inside juicy chicken breasts with a creamy, garlicky cheese filling!
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Go to recipe.
Cast Iron Chicken Breast
Cast Iron Chicken Breast is flavorful and moist in less than 15 minutes. It’s perfect as an easy weeknight main dish or for meal prep. Go to recipe.
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts
With simple spices and your favorite barbecue sauce, this is an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep that the whole family will enjoy. Go to recipe.
Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowls With Pineapple
Try a tasty twist on the classic poke bowl with Teriyaki Chicken instead of raw fish.
Packed with fresh, colorful toppings, it’s a crunchy, feel-good meal that’s easy to love. Go to recipe.
Chicken en Croute with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Chicken en croute, chicken breast sat on a slice of ham & mushroom duxelles before being encased in puff pastry served with a mushroom sauce. Go to recipe.
Orange Marmalade Roasted Chicken Breast
Marmalade chicken breast, a recipe that balances bitter-sweet orange marmalade with red wine vinegar & gets a hint of anise from fennel seeds. Go to recipe.
Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender
A zesty marinade of garlic, lime, honey, and soy sauce keeps this grilled chicken juicy and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for meal prep or summer grilling, with a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Go to recipe.
Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Breast
This Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Breast makes it easy to serve up a hearty dinner on even busy weeknights.
Chicken breasts are coated in a sweet, savory, slightly spicy honey garlic sauce and baked to tender juicy perfection. Go to recipe.
Cajun Smothered Chicken Breast
Cajun Smothered Chicken is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are lightly breaded and pan-fried, then cooked in a mouth-watering gravy with onions, celery, and bell peppers.
Flavored with cajun spices, this dish is the ultimate comfort meal with just the right amount of heat! Go to recipe.
Easy Chicken Marsala
This Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
The tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Go to recipe.
Chicken Florentine
Creamy, comforting, and surprisingly simple, chicken florentine is one of those dishes that feels fancy but comes together in just 30 minutes.
Juicy pan-seared chicken simmers in a luscious garlic and white wine cream sauce, with fresh spinach adding the perfect touch of brightness. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
Slow cooker lemonade chicken is delicious dump-and-go crockpot meal. This flavor-packed chicken dinner boasts a tangy sweet and sour sauce made with lemonade concentrate, lemon zest and more.
You can cook it on high or low in your low cooker so it’s ready when you get home. Go to recipe.
Creamy Caramelized Onion Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breast cooked in a creamy caramelized onion sauce. Easy, luscious and perfect for a weeknight dinner! Go to recipe.
Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
Black Pepper Chicken is a Chinese takeout classic that’s surprisingly low-cal. Tender stir fried chicken breast in a savoury pepper sauce with onions and bell peppers.
Ready in half an hour! Go to recipe.
Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe is a quick chicken breast recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant!
This one pan chicken dish is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, and is full of so much flavor! Go to recipe.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken
Ready to make the chicken dish so good it might just lead to a proposal? This Marry Me Chicken is creamy, garlicky, and absolutely irresistible—the kind of recipe that’ll have everyone at your table begging for seconds! Go to recipe.
Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Tuscan chicken recipe will be a new favorite! It’s made with simple, healthy ingredients and comes together quickly for a meal you’ll make again and again. Go to recipe.
Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Sun-dried Tomato Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts take your chicken dinners to a new level with rich, savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a sun-dried tomato, goat cheese mixture and baked to perfection.
Top your stuffed chicken breasts with fresh herbs and lemon zest. Your family will love this easy chicken recipe! Go to recipe.
Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
When you’re craving something hearty, comforting, and loaded with flavor, this smothered cheesy sour cream chicken is exactly what you need. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really didn’t. Go to recipe.
Tomato Basil Chicken
This creamy Tomato Basil Chicken recipe is full of comforting flavor, made with juicy chicken pieces simmered in a tomato basil sauce that’s both hearty and fresh.
It combines fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil and a swirl of heavy cream with tender chicken breasts for one simple skillet meal. Go to recipe.
Maple Balsamic Chicken Breasts and Veggies
Balsamic is my secret ingredient! And I’m letting you in on it here. You’re going to love it as much as I do when you try these balsamic chicken breasts. They’re tender! They’re delicious! And they’re easy!
This recipe is a one-pan chicken and veggies dish that your family will beg for again and again! Go to recipe.
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
This low-carb Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is a delicious combination of chopped spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic with a perfect blend of spices seared into golden chicken breasts. Go to recipe.
Monterey Chicken
This Chili’s copycat recipe has tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a tangy bbq sauce and topped with cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! Go to recipe.
The Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken
The easiest Greek grilled chicken that’s perfect for weeknight dinners! I serve mine with a side salad and roasted potatoes but this would be great with just about anything! Go to recipe.
Poached Chicken Breast
Master the art of poached chicken breast. This easy recipe offers a flavorful base for salads, tacos, and more! Go to recipe.
Easy Baked Chicken Breast
Baked Chicken Breast seasoned with a simple dry rub mixture and baked to tender and juicy perfection. This Baked Chicken Breast recipe is easy to make and incredibly flavorful! Go to recipe.
Potato Chip Chicken
This Potato Chip Chicken is a fun twist on classic comfort food, coated in a crispy, golden crust made from crushed potato chips. It bakes up juicy and tender on the inside while staying irresistibly crunchy on the outside.
Quick to prep and kid-approved, it’s the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights. Go to recipe.
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken
Take all the flavors you love of bruschetta and turn them into a delicious and healthy fresh tomato Bruschetta Chicken dish your family will devour. Go to recipe.
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Rich, creamy, and oh so delicious, chicken Alfredo spaghetti squash is the perfect healthy meal!
The flavorful, cheesy sauce is served over pan-seared chicken and roasted spaghetti squash for an easy dish you’ll make again and again. Go to recipe.
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🏡 Simple, Flavorful & Always a Favorite
Chicken breast recipes are proof that everyday ingredients can still create meals that feel special. With just a few pantry staples and some creative inspiration, this staple protein transforms into dishes that are comforting, delicious, and loved by the whole family.
Which of these chicken breast recipes will you be trying first? Share your favorite in the comments. Don’t forget to save this roundup—you’ll want these recipes handy whenever you need dinner inspiration.
Here’s to simple, versatile cooking and the countless ways to enjoy a classic favorite.
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