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Chicken Breast Recipes

I probably eat more chicken breast than any other protein, so it’s no surprise I’ve dedicated an entire category to my favorite healthy chicken breast recipes. Chicken breast is my go-to for quick, healthy weeknight dinners, like my baked chicken parmesan. It’s also a lean, protein-rich option for meal prep ideas like buffalo chicken rice bowls. If you’re cooking for guests, my lighter marry me chicken or chicken piccata are always a hit. You’ll find recipes here for all kinds of cooking methods, from oven-baked chicken breasts to air fryer chicken breast, Instant Pot chicken, and more.

Looking for a specific type of chicken dinner? Below you’ll find my favorite chicken breast recipes, from quick skillet dinners and sheet pan meals to lighter comfort food classics. Many are high in protein and ready in 30 minutes or less, making them perfect for busy weeknights.

Sheet Pan Chicken Breast Recipes

These sheet pan chicken recipes make dinner simple. Juicy chicken breast and vegetables roast together on one pan for easy, high-protein meals with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights.

Sheet Pan Chicken Primavera
4

Hasselback Chicken Primavera

35 mins
One Pan Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Broccoli is so easy and tasty – and the best part, made all on one sheet pan which means easy clean up!
3

One Pan Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Broccoli

35 mins
am I the only one obsessed with sheet-pan dinners? I mean, what’s easier than tossing everything with balsamic and herbs and throwing it in the oven for 20 minutes!
3

Sheet Pan Balsamic-Herb Chicken and Vegetables

40 mins
Baked Chicken Parmesan
4

Chicken Parmesan

40 mins

Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes

When the temperatures start climbing, nothing beats a chicken dinner al fresco. Enjoy these easy and flavorful grilled chicken recipes all summer long.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a plate with rice pilaf
2

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

3 hrs
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw
8

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, Avocado and Cotija

1 hr 25 mins
Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast
0

Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)

1 hr 20 mins
Grilled Chicken pairs beautifully with avocados and mangoes in this delicious salad, perfect for those warmer nights you don't want to heat up the kitchen.
4

California Grilled Chicken Avocado and Mango Salad

15 mins

Skillet Chicken Recipes

These skillet chicken breast recipes are perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Chicken, vegetables, and sauces cook together in one pan for easy, high-protein meals with minimal cleanup.

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
5

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

25 mins
Caprese Chicken Skillet
8

Chicken Caprese Skillet

35 mins
French Onion Chicken
6

Skillet French Onion Chicken

1 hr
This quick and easy weeknight dish is made all in one skillet. You can modify this basic recipe using any veggies you like!
4

One Skillet Chicken and Green Beans with Bacon

20 mins

Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

These are some of my most popular stuffed chicken breast recipes, perfect for a special dinner.

Stuffed Chicken Breast with salad
7

Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with Zucchini

35 mins
Stuffed Chicken Breast
6

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato and Feta

35 mins
These baked stuffed chicken breasts are really simple to make, stuffed with melted cheese, roasted red peppers, prosciutto and baby spinach.
4

Roasted Red Pepper and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast

40 mins
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
2

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken (Oven or Air Fryer)

35 mins

Stir Fry Chicken Recipes

If you want to whip up a quick, light and healthy stir fry, start with these stir fry chicken recipes.

Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry
7

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

20 mins
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
4

Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

30 mins
Chicken Stir Fry in a wok
7

Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

35 mins
Overhead view of chicken and vegetable stir fry served over a bowl of rice.
1

Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

30 mins

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipes

Nothing is more convenient for busy weeknight cooking than your crock pot. Enjoy these easy slow cooker chicken recipes!

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili is an easy slow cooker dump recipe using freezer and pantry staples!
1

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili Recipe

6 hrs
Slow cooker shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prep this the night before and turn your crock pot on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal.
0

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

8 hrs 5 mins
Chicken Enchilada Soup has everything you love about chicken enchiladas... in one big bowl of soup!
3

Chicken Enchilada Soup (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)

30 mins
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
0

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

4 hrs

My Latest Chicken Breast Recipes

These chicken breast recipes are healthy, light, easy to make, and (as always) super delicious. Whether you’re looking for meal prep recipes, lunch or dinner ideas, slow cooker chicken recipes, or grilled chicken breast ideas, there are tons of options waiting below.

Air Fryer Flautas
9

Air Fryer Chicken Flautas

36 mins
Green Goddess Caesar Salad with Chicken
7

Green Goddess Caesar Salad with Chicken

20 mins
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
6

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

35 mins
Sheet Pan Chicken Primavera
4

Hasselback Chicken Primavera

35 mins
Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
8

Leftover Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

20 mins
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut-Lime Dressing
6

Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad (High Protein)

20 mins
Slow Cooker Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken
6

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

2 hrs 25 mins
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
2

Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins

4 hrs 45 mins
Stack of two copycat Chick-fil-A egg white grill sandwiches.
6

Egg White Grill (Chick-fil-A Copycat!)

Platter of chicken scarpariello with sausage, peppers, and cauliflower.
3

Chicken Scarpariello (Low-Carb Version)

45 mins
Chicken corn chowder in bowl with spoon.
2

Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

50 mins
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets with Couscous in foil
10

Creamy Chicken Foil Packets with Couscous

35 mins
Air Fryer Greek Chicken
5

Air Fryer Greek Chicken

25 mins
Chicken Scampi
8

Chicken Scampi

30 mins
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
0

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

38 mins
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
3

Balsamic Chicken Marinade

40 mins
Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry
7

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

20 mins
Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing
6

Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing

35 mins
Chicken Gyro
1

Chicken Gyro

1 hr 5 mins
Chicken Lo Mein
7

Chicken Lo Mein

25 mins