Easy, fresh, quick, and delicious chicken breast recipes for dinner! With the help of these 25 family-friendly dinner ideas, you can always have a meal on the table that everyone will devour.
The Best Chicken Breast Recipes
After a full day’s work, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner, amiright? Besides, after work, you probably went to pick up the kids from school. I bet they had soccer/basketball/baseball practice, too. Even homework! It’s exhausting, I know. That’s where these chicken dinner ideas come in.
This list of easy chicken breast recipes is perfect for busy weeknights. From salads and pasta to casseroles and chicken fingers, there is a dish for every taste. If you’re looking for fun and easy dinner ideas starring everyone’s favorite protein, check out the awesome recipes below!
What’s the Key to Juicy Chicken?
The real key to tender, juicy chicken is cooking it for the right amount of time. If you undercook your chicken, it will be rubbery (and potentially not safe to eat!). If you overcook it, the meat will be dry. To get that perfect texture, use a meat thermometer and cook the chicken just until it hits the ideal temperature. That’s 165°F for white meat like chicken breast.
25 Winning Chicken Breast Dinner Ideas
Ready to get cooking? Here are 25 of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy chicken breasts for dinner:
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Creamy, delicious, mushroom studded Chicken Marsala prepared in the slow cooker! This surprisingly easy recipe results in a restaurant quality dish made right in your own kitchen.
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Chicken Piccata
Wine, capers, and garlic give this savory chicken dish a fresh and unforgettable flavor! You’ll love the zingy, springy taste of this easy Chicken Piccata recipe.
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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Recipe
Pan-seared chicken breasts prepared with a creamy, garlicky herb sauce. Flavorful, quick weeknight dinner prepared in one pan and in 30 minutes!
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Easy Baked Chicken Breast
Fast, easy, and simple method for perfectly juicy, tender baked chicken breasts!
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Hunan Chicken
This easy Hunan Chicken recipe pairs juicy sliced chicken breast and tender vegetables with a spicy, savory Hunan sauce that's perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet.
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Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
This Creamy Crack Chicken Soup recipe is loaded with incredible cheesy flavor! The perfect winter comfort food prepared with bacon, chicken, cheese, spinach, and ranch seasoning.
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One Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Delicious, bright, and simple, this lemon chicken recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal made entirely in just one skillet and in under 30 minutes.
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Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
Packed with nutrition and freshness, this easy Lemon Kale Quinoa Salad features savory chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, raw kale, and Parmesan panko crumbs tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing.
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One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini Recipe
One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini Recipe – A delicious and easy dinner recipe packed with chicken, zucchini, cheese, and tortellini! Get ready for a wonderful, picky-eater approved, 30-minute meal prepared in just one pot!
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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Flavorful, easy to make crispy parmesan Chicken Tenders coated with panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, served with a side of homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. A delicious meal for the whole family!
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Mozzarella Chicken with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Pan-seared chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, and then broiled with mozzarella cheese and a sauce of fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and butter.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
This comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe is made with a mouthwatering blend of herbs and spices. Guaranteed to turn out perfectly every time!
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Cheesy Chicken Breasts Spinach Bake
Tender baked chicken breasts topped with creamy spinach and melty cheese. A one-pot low carb dinner that’s perfect for those busy weeknights!
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Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fried Noodles)
Even if you've never made it before, comforting Pad See Ew is a dish that's easy and scrumptious. Everyone will love this sweet, salty, tangy dish of comforting wide noodles, veggies, and chicken.
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Baked Crack Chicken Breasts
Baked Crack Chicken Breasts, also referred to as Ranch Chicken with Bacon, is a delicious and creamy dish loaded with cheese and bacon.
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Oven Fried Chicken Breasts
These Oven Fried Chicken Breasts are a twist on your favorite fried chicken, with a crispy breading and savory seasoning, but this time they’re baked instead of fried.
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Jambalaya Recipe
This one-pot jambalaya recipe is easy, delicious, and satisfying thanks to the addition of chicken, shrimp, and spicy andouille sausage.
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Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a skillet dinner prepared with breaded chicken cutlets in a creamy parmesan and sundried tomato sauce.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch Chicken is the best comfort casserole to throw together on a busy weeknight, made with shredded chicken, cheese, and canned soup.
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Creamy Ricotta Spinach and Chicken Cannelloni
Cannelloni pasta tubes packed with a cheesy ricotta and chicken filling, and topped with a creamy and delicious tomato sauce. Simple, super easy to make, and they’re SO tasty!
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Chicken Madeira Recipe
A delicious dish of tender chicken breast cutlets smothered in a mushroom-wine sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.
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Creamy Dill Chicken Salad with Nuts and Cranberries
Easy, delicious, and wonderfully creamy chicken salad packed with nuts and cranberries mixed in a zesty blend of yogurt, mayo, and dill.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
Chicken Tinga is a flavor-packed Mexican dinner, made with juicy shredded chicken, tomato puree, and chipotle peppers.
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Buffalo Chicken and Rice Casserole
Cream cheese and buffalo wing sauce add a ton of flavor to the tender chicken and savory rice in this crowd-pleasing casserole, topped with blue cheese and sliced green onion.
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Smothered Chicken and Gravy
Smothered Chicken and Gravy is a busy cook’s dream come true! Made with juicy chicken, this quick-fix dinner with creamy gravy tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!
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Wow, you made an easy list recipes. I like chicken recipes. Love your blog.
I love this list. My crockpot is currently at home tenderizing a pork roast as we speak. I m a huge crockpot fan. And 1 vessel to watch at the end? Golden. A few of these could even be pre-prepped and thrown in the frezer for when you just don t have prep time. EASY EASY EASY is the golden word for weeknight dinners. Thank you for collecting these in one post.
This is such a great collection! They all look delicious!
This is such a great collection for chicken dinners! We can always use more ideas when it comes to making chicken for dinner, and this will certainly help!