29 Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off

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

<p>Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz</p>

Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

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

<p>Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman</p>

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

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)

<p>Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel</p>

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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

<p>Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz</p>

Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

Nothing beats a one-pan chicken dinner! Serve with a simple salad and baguette.

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Grilled Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables

<p>Simply Recipes / Mike Lang</p>

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

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

<p>Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel</p>

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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

<p>Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas</p>

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

If you're looking for a complete meal in just one skillet, choose this chicken Florentine!

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Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Nick Evans
Nick Evans

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

Coco Morante
Coco Morante

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

Sally Vargas
Sally Vargas

Turn your chicken breasts into simple skewers for a quick cooking, grill-friendly dinner.

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Chicken Piccata

<p>Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer</p>

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

This quick and easy chicken piccata will make a great addition to your weeknight round-up.

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Chicken Carbonara

<p>Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes</p>

Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes

Creamy chicken carbonara is a satisfying take on the Italian classic.

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Chicken Kiev

<p>Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel</p>

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Homemade chicken Kiev on a weeknight? Yes, you can!

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Skillet Chicken and Rice

Nick Evans
Nick Evans

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

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Our best recipe for these restaurant-style fajitas has a five-star rating from readers.

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Million Dollar Chicken

<p>Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RDN</p>

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RDN

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

Sally Vargas
Sally Vargas

This chicken breast recipe combines mushrooms and sage for a lovely taste of fall.

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Teriyaki Chicken Breasts

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Serve with steamed rice.

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Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Port Wine

Sally Vargas
Sally Vargas

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

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

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

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

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

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Simple, quick and satisfying, this recipe takes just 30 minutes.

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Chicken Florentine Pesto Pasta

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

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

Sally Vargas, Sheryl Julian, Irvin Lin, and Emma Christensen
Sally Vargas, Sheryl Julian, Irvin Lin, and Emma Christensen

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

Alison Bickle
Alison Bickle

This one-skillet dinner is ready in 20 minutes or less and is freezer-friendly!

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Kung Pao Chicken

<p>Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez</p>

Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez

Like any stir-fry, this is a quick, cheap, and flavorful meal. It's also an exemplary example of Sichuan cooking thanks to its combination of sweet, sour, salty, and hot tastes.

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Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Nick Evans
Nick Evans

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

Jaden Hair
Jaden Hair

In this version of sweet and sour chicken, no deep frying is required!

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Buffalo Chicken Chili

Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron Hutcherson

Game day or any day, this spicy buffalo chicken chili will breathe new life into your chicken dinner.

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Chicken Milanese

Sheryl Julian
Sheryl Julian

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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