Chicken is a go-to weeknight dinner protein for so many reasons: it's versatile, healthy, quick-cooking, and easy to find in the grocery store. Heck, even the pickiest eater can’t complain when they see chicken on the menu. And although chicken thighs, wings, and drumsticks are all crowd-pleasers, nothing beats the classic chicken breast. But let’s be honest, chicken breasts can get a little boring. Luckily, these chicken breast recipes showcase how this cut works well grilled, seared, poached, and (of course!) baked.
If you think we’re just going to teach you how to prepare a piece of chicken with a veggie side, you’re wrong. These recipes show how you can seamlessly use chicken breasts in anything from tacos to salads to sandwiches. With gluten-free, dairy-free, and heart-healthy options, there's something for everyone. So shake up your dinner routine with these family-favorite chicken breast recipes. There are enough for you to serve chicken every day for a month — maybe more.
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Chicken with Roasted Plums and Almond Gremolata
Sometimes simple is best. Take this no-brainer cooking method, for instance. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper, quickly sear each side, then add fruit and pop it in the oven to finish. Delicious dinner done in 15 minutes.
Become a meal prep pro: Cook all the components of this bowl on a Sunday to stash in the fridge (separately, in tightly sealed containers) for up to three days. Then, simply assemble night-of for a fast, fresh dinner.
Steve Giralt; Food styling by Anne Disrude; Prop styling by Megan Hedgpeth
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Crispy Baked Chicken
For a healthier take on fried chicken, coat breasts with crushed cornflakes and get them crispy in a hot oven. Serve 'em with buttermilk waffles to bring dinner to a whole new level.
These citrusy kebabs are marinated in everyone's favorite summer drink — lemonade. The sugar in the lemonade acts as a tenderizer for the meat, resulting in the most delicious grilled chicken.
Con Poulos; Food stylist; Michelle Gatton; Prop stylist: Megan Hedgpeth
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Orange Chili Chicken with Snap Peas
There's no other cooking method that's as fast, fun, and mess-free as foil packet cooking. Just fill aluminum foil with chicken breasts, oranges, snap peas, and bok joy, seal, and roast for 15 minutes.
Con Poulos; Food stylist: Christine Albano. Prop stylist: Kristine Trevino
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Lemon Chicken and Pea Gemelli
Cream cheese and chicken broth are the secrets to this one-skillet pasta dish. The noodles cook to al dente perfection in the broth, while the cream cheese melts into a velvety, rich sauce.
Photo credit: Steve Giralt; Food styling by Anne Disrude; Prop styling by Megan Hedgpeth
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Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa
Pomegranates are only in season from October to February, so when you see the seeds (a.k.a. arils) in the supermarket, be sure to grab them. Then make these tacos.
Trish Clasen MarsanicoDeputy Food EditorTrish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds.
