The top 30 easy and delicious Chicken Breast Recipes. These are the best chicken recipes to make when you’re stuck in a dinner rut and want to make something delicious!

Chicken breasts are my number one choice when it comes to making nutritious, protein-rich meals for my family! We always have them in the freezer ready to thaw and use for dinner.

If you are in need of some dinner inspiration – these are the best chicken breast recipes. I only share recipes that I love and that my family truly enjoys – and I make all of these all the time!

These chicken breast recipes are easy to make with minimal ingredients. And as always, they are family-friendly and kid-approved.

Chicken Breast Recipes

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Chicken Soups & Chilis

I make chicken soups all year long. These chicken soup recipes are easy to make, either on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. From a healing bowl of classic chicken noodle soup to a hearty serving of chicken chili, you will love all of these recipes!

Chicken Noodle Soup

(DF, Stovetop)

This Chicken Noodle Soup is so much better than a can! Perfect when you’re feeling under the weather.

Crock Pot Chicken Chili

(GF, DF, Slow Cooker)

I make this Healthy Crockpot Chicken Chili recipe every time a friend of mine has a baby or a significant life change. It’s healthy and freezer friendly and everyone loves it.

White Bean Chicken Chili

(GF, Slow cooker)

This White Bean Chicken Chili is a creamy, comfort-food chili we all love.

Chicken and Rice Soup

(GF, DF, Stovetop)

This Chicken and Rice Soup a great, gluten-free alternative to chicken noodle soup! Perfect cozy soup!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

(Slow Cooker)

Chicken Pot Pie Soup comfort food at it’s finest. Plus it’s easy to prepare in 5 minutes by just tossing everything in the slow cooker.

Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

There are so many ways you can bake chicken breasts in the oven. These baked chicken breast recipes are healthy, made with simple ingredients and the perfect way to cook a lot of chicken at once. All of them are great for meal-prep! Serve them with vegetables (like roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, etc.), salad (kale salad, burrata salad), and fresh bread (no-knead bread, dinner rolls, etc.).

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Homemade Chicken Nuggets are better than the drive thru – and healthier too! Your kids will love them served with a side of mac and cheese & roasted carrots.

Baked Chicken Breasts

(GF, DF, P, K)

This baked chicken breast recipe is the perfect way to meal prep chicken. They are tender, and infused with flavor from the homemade spice rub.

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

(GF, DF, P, K)

We make this recipe often. It’s a family favorite. We like to “market” them as healthier, allergy-friendly chicken tenders with more flavor.

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

If you want a fancy chicken breast recipe sure to impress – you must make these spinach stuffed chicken breasts. They are moist & flavorful and look like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant (but for a fraction of the cost)!

Pesto Baked Chicken

(GF, K)

The perfect recipe to use up a bumper crop of basil in the summer months, or a jar of pesto sitting in your pantry needing a purpose! 😉 Peso chicken is a delicious meal to serve over pesto pasta or roasted veggies.

Baked Hummus Chicken

(GF, DF)

We all love this baked hummus chicken recipe! It’s easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients in a short time. Serve it with homemade pita and mediterranean salad.

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

(GF, DF, P)

This honey mustard chicken is easy to make with 5 ingredients in 30 minutes and is so delicious!

Chicken Sandwiches

Everything is better when you add bread, right? Make these delicious chicken sandwich recipes for lunch or dinner! Serve them in between slices of our favorite white bread for sandwiches or these homemade hamburger buns.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

(GF, DF, P, Slow Cooker)

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken is one of my go-to chicken breast recipes when we’re hosting a large crowd – best served on these homemade buns.

Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad

(GF)

This cranberry chicken salad is my all-time favorite to make for a special lunch or brunch. I love meal prepping it in the beginning of the week and enjoying it for days!

Classic Chicken Salad

(GF)

This classic chicken salad is the perfect recipe to bring to a picnic or pot luck. It’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Avocado Chicken Salad

(GF, K)

If you want to make chicken salad without mayo -this avocado chicken salad is delicious. Mashed avocado and Greek yogurt take the place of mayo, and the mixture is flavored with herbs and spices.

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

A simple pulled chicken recipe perfect for using in other chicken recipes like chicken pot pie, chicken tetrazzini, and all the chicken soups! It’s also a great way to meal prep chicken for the week to use in a variety of ways!

Mexican Chicken Recipes

We make tacos or another Mexican recipe once a week. These Mexican chicken breast recipes are even better than your favorite restaurant. Serve them with homemade salsa, easy guacamole and cilantro rice!

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas are my oldest daughter’s favorite meal. I make them for her on her birthday. They’re delicious and easy to make!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

(P, GF, DF, K, Slow Cooker)

Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a great alternative to ground beef tacos, plus they’re so easy to make in the slow cooker!

Chicken Quesadillas

I’ve been making this Chicken Quesadillas recipe for almost 2 decades. It has a secret ingredient that might seem odd but makes them amazing.

Chicken Fajitas

(P, GF, DF, K)

The best easy chicken fajitas are simple to make and even more delicious than your favorite Mexican restaurant!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

(GF, DF)

This Chicken Tortilla soup recipe is easy and delicious – and seriously better than your favorite restaurant!

Asian Chicken Recipes

I always prefer to make our favorite take out dishes at home. These Chinese-inspired chicken recipes are the perfect healthy dishes to make for a quick dinner. They will satisfy your take out craving! Don’t forget to make fried rice on the side!

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

(GF, DF)

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are one of my top 3 favorite recipes of all time. I highly recommend them!

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

(DF, Stovetop)

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry – I make this at least twice a month! So good!

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

(GF, DF, Slow Cooker)

I make this slow cooker teriyaki chicken when we have guests over! It’s a is delicious, flavorful recipe to serve to a crowd.

Asian Chicken Salad

(GF, DF)

Just like my chicken tortilla soup recipe, this Asian Chicken Salad was inspired by our favorite soup and salad restaurant. The peanut dressing is ::: chef’s kiss :::

Comforting Chicken Recipes

Sometimes you just need the comfort of classic chicken recipes like chicken pot pie. These recipes are perfect for chilly nights and are one-dish meals with all the cozy vibes.

Chicken Pot Pie (From Scratch)

This Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is made completely scratch – including the sauce – which means no canned soups! It’s so delicious you’ll make it on repeat

Healthier Chicken Pot Pie

This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie made with a single-layer whole wheat biscuit crust instead of a double butter pie crust, making it a slightly more nutritious option than above!

Broccoli Chicken & Rice Casserole

This is another comforting chicken breast recipe – Broccoli Chicken & Rice Casserole is easy to make. And just like the pot pie, there are no canned soups in this recipe because the sauce is made from scratch!

Chicken Tetrazzini

Comfort at it’s finest, this chicken tetrazzini is a delicious chicken recipe that is made completely from scratch (no canned soups)!

Grilled Chicken Recipes

Lemon Chicken Kebabs

(GF, DF, K, P)

These lemon chicken kebabs are my all-time favorite grilling recipe! I make them often in the summer for our family or when we have friends over!

Grilled BBQ chicken

(DF, GF)

A must-make in the summer, this BBQ chicken marinade is so delicious it’ll become a stable at your cookouts and summer parties.

Chicken Satay Skewers

(DF, GF)

Chicken satay is a delicious grilled chicken recipe with an Asian flare! Again, I’m a sucker for anything with peanut sauce and these are so good!

Greek Chicken Marinade

(GF, DF, K, P)

Mediterranean food is my favorite – and this Greek chicken is marinaded in a delicious greek marinade then grilled to juicy perfection. Make it a full meal and serve it over a greek salad!

Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled bruschetta chicken is a fresh & healthy chicken breast recipe. Italian marinated chicken is topped with homemade bruschetta and fresh mozzarella or parmesan cheese.

Chicken Recipes: FAQs

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