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.

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

Garlic Knot Chicken Breasts on a plate
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

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

chicken schnitzel on plate with arugula and lemons
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwiches on a Parchment Lined Tray With One Sandwich Cut in Half, and on the Counter Next to the Tray, Plates With Individual Ingredients and a White Kitchen Towel
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

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

Chicken Supreme

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

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

Pan of Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts with One Sliced into Pieces and Garnished with Lemon Slices and Parsley. Next to It, a Plate with a Serving of Lemon Pepper Chicken and a Side Salad
Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

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

Creamy Chicken Florentine

A plate of creamy chicken Florentine on a table
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

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

Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets in a stainless steel skillet
Coco Morante

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

A helping of chicken piccata on a plate topped with sauce
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Chicken Carbonara

Chicken carbonara on a plate with parmesan cheese on top
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes

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

Chicken Kiev

Butter oozing out of Chicken Kiev.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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

Chicken Fajitas on an oval skillet
Elise Bauer

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

Million Dollar Chicken

Million dollar chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet with a bowl of sliced scallions
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.

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

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken on plate
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.

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

a dutch oven of salsa verde chicken bake with cilantro on top sits ready to serve on a gray kitchen towel
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.

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

Skillet Chicken Puttanesca
Sally Vargas, Sheryl Julian, Irvin Lin, and Emma Christensen

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

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Nick Evans

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

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet Sour Chicken
Jaden Hair

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

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Bowl of buffalo chicken chili with toppings
Aaron Hutcherson

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

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