When it comes to weeknight dinners, chicken is often the go-to protein. It’s quick, easy, and versatile. But sometimes coming up with new and interesting chicken recipes can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite chicken breast recipes that are perfect for the busy home cook. From enchiladas to soup to skillet dishes, there’s something here for everyone. So fire up the stove and get cooking!
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15. Grilled Chicken with Mango Key Lime Salsa
This mango key lime salsa is sweet, savory and spicy. Just perfect for serving over chicken, beef or fish. It not only adds gorgeous color to a dish but it also adds another layer of wonderful flavor.
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14. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (with Frozen Chicken)
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is the best chicken noodle soup I’ve eve made. Seriously, it really is that good. What makes it even better is that it’s made in the Instant Pot which means it cooks in no time!
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13. Easy Instant Pot Chicken Dinner
I got an Instant Pot for Christmas/Valentine’s Day (because those suckers are expensive!). If you aren’t familiar, the Instant Pot is a crockpot for people who can’t plan ahead. I’m still in the experimental stage but I’ve made this Instant Pot chicken dinner recipe a few times and it always turns out perfect. I call it 123 Chicken because I’m too tired to be creative.
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12. Honeyed Fig and Pecan Chicken Breast
In this post I am sharing the recipe for Honeyed Fig and Pecan Chicken Breast. Do you love quick meal recipes? If you do then you’ll love this chicken breast recipe topped with fresh figs and pecans that have been sauteed with honey. It cooks up in fifteen minutes or less!
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11. Gluten Free Chicken Piccata
I’ll admit that when I first set out to make this gluten-free chicken piccata, I didn’t realize how amazingly flavorful this recipe would become!
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10. Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe – Romantic Dinner for Two
This Chicken Parmesan is the best recipe, easy and quick too, ready in just 30 minutes.
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9. Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy Recipe for Two
Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy has juicy, tender, seasoned crispy oven baked breaded chicken smothered in white southern style milk and pepper gravy.
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8. Curry Spiced Chicken Breast
Baked Curry Spiced Chicken Breasts. A simple recipe that has become a perennial favourite. Warm and spicy, this dairy free recipe is friendly to gluten free, paleo and keto diets.
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7. Garlic Maple Dijon Chicken
This Garlic Maple Dijon Chicken is one of those ‘instant staples’. Gluten free and full of flavour, this recipe balances sweet heat to perfection.
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6. Easy Traeger Broccoli Chicken Divan
This Easy Traeger Broccoli Chicken Divan recipe features a sauce made of cream of chicken & cream of mushroom soups, chicken broth, half and half, white wine, broccoli, chicken, and all the cheese. It is baked on the pellet grill and is a kid-favorite.
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5. Chicken and Eggplant Stir-Fry
This Chicken and Eggplant stir-fry is inspired by Thai cuisine and is one of my favorite dishes. Stir-fry always presents a great option when you are hungry and just want to get food on the table as quickly and easily as possible.
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4. Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
A quick & easy 30-ish minute recipe for parmesan crusted chicken drizzled with a drool-worthy lemon garlic butter sauce. There are no breadcrumbs or mayo and it’s baked instead of fried so you can focus on the butter sauce & side dishes while the oven does all the work.
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3. Chicken Parmesan Casserole
One of my favorite dishes to eat since I was a child is Chicken Parmesan. It is my go-to at restaurants where nothing else is jumping out at me or if my “mommy brain” has taken over and I would rather just order something than make a decision. You know how it is!
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2. Chicken Milanese
This Chicken Milanese is the perfect quick dinner. A deliciously breaded cutlet, topped with a light citrusy arugula salad, and freshly shaved parmesan. Your new weeknight go-to.
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1. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
Some of my favorite chicken recipes are those that you can begin cooking earlier in the day, throw into the crockpot, come home to finish up, and serve for dinner. That’s exactly what you can do with this chicken alfredo recipe!
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