26 Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off

If you're getting bored of the same old chicken breast recipes, check out this list of delicious new ways to cook with them, all ready in under one hour.

Feb 12, 2025 - 04:00

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26 Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off

overhead view of Chicken Supreme in a large cast iron skillet — Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

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 26 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!

Garlic Knot Chicken

Contributor Theodora Kaloudis says, "If you can’t find cutlets or already have whole chicken breasts on hand, just make your own. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and carefully cut them in half horizontally using a sharp knife. Alternatively, pound them out with a meat mallet until they’re about 1/2-inch thick."

4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Breasts

Ranch chicken on a plte with a bowl of ranch mayo sauce — Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

Contributor Sara Haas says, "One of my favorite tricks is removing some of the marinade before adding the raw protein. Since it’ll never touch the raw meat, it’s safe to mix with mayonnaise to use as a ranch sauce for serving."

Chicken Schnitzel

Served simply with lemon, greens and potato salad, chicken schnitzel is a crowd pleaser you can (and should) make tonight.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich

This juicy, fresh sandwich draws its flavors from the classic Italian Caprese salad and tastes just like summer.

Chicken Supreme

Contributor Devan Grimsrud says, "Chicken supreme is nothing if not a super saucy dish, so when deciding what to serve with it, think of things that will help you soak up all the sauce. Mashed potatoes are a classic (and absolutely stunning) choice, but oven-roasted or smashed potatoes would also do the trick."

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

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

Creamy Chicken Florentine

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

Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Skillet Chicken Parm ready to serve — 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.

Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets

If time is your main concern when it comes to a weeknight meal, these 15 minute chicken cutlets can't be beat.

Greek Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

Greek Chicken Skewers with Flatbread and Yogurt Sauce (Chicken Souvlaki) — Sally Vargas

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

Chicken Piccata

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

Chicken Carbonara

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

Chicken Kiev

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

Skillet Chicken and Rice

stovetop chicken and rice recipe made in a skillet — Nick Evans

Kid-friendly and easy to riff on, this chicken and rice skillet is loaded with spices and frozen peas.

Chicken Fajitas

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

Million Dollar Chicken

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.

Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sage Sauce

A beautiful decorated plate with a chicken breast, asparagus and creamy mushroom and sage sauce ready to eat — Sally Vargas

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

Teriyaki Chicken Breasts

A blue plate with a sliced teriyaki chicken breast on it — Elise Bauer

Serve with steamed rice.

Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Port Wine

a hearty platter of chicken breasts with tomatoes and mushrooms ready to serve on a bright white background — Sally Vargas

The simple and comforting combination of chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes meets a delicious companion in fortified port wine.

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

In the heat of the summer, keeping the kitchen cool is easy thanks to this easy cilantro lime chicken, kissed on the grill.

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

If you're in the mood for something different, this easy, one-pot salsa verde chicken fits the bill. Serve with rice or quinoa.

Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce

Chicken Apples Honey Mustard — Elise Bauer

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

Skillet Chicken Puttanesca

Briney olives, capers, and anchoives give dish the salty, savory punch of its namesake.

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

If you have some veggies in your fridge you need to use up, make this easy chicken lo mein.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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

Buffalo Chicken Chili

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

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