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This is a collection of the most popular chicken breast recipes, perfect to save if your family loves chicken as much as we do!

Collage of chicken breast recipes.

Our Favorite Cut of Chicken

We have chicken recipes for dinner more than any other meat. Chicken is perfect for easy weeknight dinners, or can be dressed up for a Sunday dinner idea. From easy chicken breast recipes to healthy or stuffed ones, this compilation will be your go-to list!

  • For chicken breast tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

Best Chicken Breast Recipes

Pair any of these favorites with simple ingredients. Try a Kale Salad, Roasted Green Beans, Crock Pot Rice, or Perfect Baked Potatoes. Chicken is so versatile, you can easily create a variety of delicious dinners!

5 from 30 votes

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Simple Chicken Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner with creamy sauce and sautéed chicken. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
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4.95 from 455 votes

Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
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5 from 17 votes

Fried Chicken Breast Recipe

This crispy fried chicken breast recipe is topped with arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette!
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5 from 34 votes

Baked Chicken Recipe

Perfectly cooked Oven Baked Chicken is easier than you think, plus it's used in so many other recipes – from appetizers to dinner recipes!
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4.91 from 40 votes

Baked Ranch Chicken

Our flavorful baked ranch chicken preps in 5 minutes for an easy, healthier take on crispy chicken. It's a kid-approved favorite!
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5 from 15 votes

Best Chicken Marinade

This best chicken marinade is the perfect way to flavor chicken before grilling or cooking. It makes the meat juicy, tender, and so good!
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5 from 15 votes

Chicken Piccata Recipe

With surprisingly few ingredients, this best chicken piccata recipe is bright, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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4.97 from 96 votes

Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

Ritz Cracker Chicken is coated in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Ritz cracker crumbs and then baked to crispy perfection.
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5 from 6 votes

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Baked Bruschetta Chicken is marinated in Italian dressing and topped with cheese. It is simple and delicious!!
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5 from 18 votes

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
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Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

These chicken dishes are simple and straightforward, perfect for busy nights! Most have a quick prep time – bonus!

5 from 6 votes

Mexican Chicken

Mexican chicken is topped with salsa and cheese for a tasty quick meal that takes chicken to the next spice level!
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5 from 26 votes

Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
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5 from 19 votes

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Salsa chicken is your ticket to a 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! And it's all baked in one pan for easy clean up!
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
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5 from 127 votes

Mayo Parmesan Chicken Recipe

A delicious Parmesan Chicken Bake that is simple, yet full of flavor, and takes little prep time.
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5 from 16 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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5 from 17 votes

Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Green chili chicken is easy and delicious. Topped with cheese and green chili sauce guarantees it will become a new favorite in no time!!
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5 from 6 votes

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
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4.72 from 7 votes

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken is delicious and tender. It is stuffed and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes!
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Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

Oven baked chicken breasts are probably the most popular way to enjoy this protein. Add your favorite flavors with these go-to recipes!

5 from 13 votes

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Baked teriyaki chicken is smothered in a sweet and tangy homemade sauce and baked in the oven in under 30 minutes!
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5 from 20 votes

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese, coated in ritz crackers and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, it will be a family favorite!
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4.72 from 53 votes

Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and yummiest dinner recipes!
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5 from 50 votes

Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
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5 from 1 vote

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner. This takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family! 
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Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
5 from 19 votes

Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
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5 from 19 votes

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

This Baked Pesto Chicken takes just minutes to prep, is simple, tasty, and the perfect meal to add to your dinner rotation.
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5 from 10 votes

Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Juicy Salsa Verde Chicken is moist and delicious. It is simple with the perfect level of spice, for a quick and tasty dinner option!
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5 from 19 votes

Ranch Chicken Recipe

Chicken breasts with potatoes and carrots, tossed in ranch seasoning and baked to perfection. This delicious dish is SO simple, quick, tasty, and allows you to cook your meat and sides in one shot! 
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4.74 from 15 votes

Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
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5 from 21 votes

Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Baked chicken parmesan is one of the easiest dinner ideas you'll ever try!! It's covered with melted cheese and great served over pasta!
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Chicken cacciatore on grey plate served over pasta
4.80 from 5 votes

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Enjoy a lean version of your favorite ‘hunter-style’ chicken in this Chicken Cacciatore with mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.
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5 from 6 votes

Arroz Con Pollo

Simple arroz con pollo is a Mexican-spiced dish the entire family will LOVE. This one-pot wonder is sure to be a hit!
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FAQS

  • Bone-in chicken breasts have the skin and rib bone attached. The skin keeps the chicken moist and juicy and depending on the cooking method, can give a nice crunchy texture. The bone helps distribute heat evenly throughout the cut of meat which also helps keep the chicken moist and tender. 
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts are perfect for meals that call for chicken cutlets, like casseroles, soups, stews, pasta, Chicken Stir Fry, and more. They cook more quickly than bone-in breasts so be watchful when grilling or baking and be careful they don’t overcook.
  • Preheat. Whether baking, pan frying, or grilling, preheat so the chicken can immediately begin cooking.
  • Skin on. Leaving the skin on the chicken breast will help keep juices inside yielding a moist dish. 
  • Even thickness. Chicken breast is naturally thicker in the upper section, then thins out toward the tip which may cause uneven cooking. Use a meat mallet to pound the thick part to make it more even throughout.
  • Brining or marinating will help tenderize and keep the chicken moist. 
  • Rest time. Allows time for the flavors and juices to distribute evenly and the temperature to rise the final 5 degrees.
  • Room temperature. Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
  • Don’t overbake. Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F (check with a meat thermometer) then allow it to sit for a few minutes before serving. This resting time will allow for all the flavors and juices to disperse through the breast. The temperature will also rise the final 5° needed for a perfect cook.
  • Seasoning suggestions. Some popular options include a little olive oil, garlic powder or garlic salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, lemon pepper, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
  • Bake. These are general guidelines for 6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts.
    • 350°F: 25-30 minutes for larger bone-in breasts bake 45-60 min.
    • 375°F: 20-25 minutes for larger bone-in breasts bake 40-50 min.
    • 400°F: 18-20 minutes for larger bone-in breasts bake 35-45 min.
    • 425°F: 15-18 minutes for larger bone-in breasts bake 30-40 min.
  • Pan fry. Bring oil temperature to 350°F. Place breasts in the pan. Once they begin to brown, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook bone in 15-30 minutes, flipping halfway. Cook boneless skinless for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Rest for 8-10 minutes.
  • Grill. Preheat the grill to 400-450°F. Grill bone-in for 20-24 minutes over direct high heat, flipping halfway. Grill boneless skinless for 12-16 minutes over direct high heat, flipping halfway.
  • See individual recipes for instant pot or air fryer chicken breast recipes.

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8 Comments

  1. Kelly says:

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  2. Sandra Veety says:

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  3. Sue says:

    I’ve made all your chicken tender recipes which my kids love and now I’m working through your lemony chicken recipes. So far the lemon pepper was a hit.

  4. Olivia says:

    I pretty much love anything with chicken! This assortment of recipes has really helped when I’m trying to come up with ideas. So yummy and the best recipes.

  5. Joy says:

    Your ranch chicken is my sons favorite!! We use chicken for so many recipes. Love all these ideas!!

  6. Julia says:

    I make the baked pesto chicken all the time! Its a staple in our house! So so so good! All of these chicken recipes are very simple to follow and not hard to do at all!

  7. April says:

    So many delicious recipes, I don’t know which one to try first!

  8. Allyson Zea says:

    Adding so many of these to my meal plan list! Thank you!!!