Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Good food doesn’t always have to be complicated or take forever to make, and these easy chicken breast recipes are perfect proof. Consisting of familiar ingredients and made with simple cooking methods, they come together effortlessly in very little time while still offering gorgeous flavors.

Despite the simplicity, these dishes are still incredibly diverse. Whether you’re making a quick dinner or a fancy feast, there’s undoubtedly a healthy, budget-friendly, and straightforward recipe that will meet your demands.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe

This air fryer bacon wrapped chicken recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare — 15 minutes to cook, and 20 minutes to wait. It's simple to plan ahead.

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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Today's cashew chicken recipe is going to save you a bunch of time while taking mealtimes to the next level within 10 minutes of pan-frying.

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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken fajitas recipe proves that a healthy meal (that’s also delicious) isn’t hard to make. It’s pretty quick, too.

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Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe

This chicken salad with grapes recipe can create a satisfying dinner or a quick-to-make picnic salad— wonderful for prep-ahead lunches.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Using simple everyday ingredients, this cilantro lime chicken recipe combines fresh limes and tenderly baked chicken breasts for a filling and flavorful meal, served over hot white rice and Pico de Gallo.

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Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Recipe

Our air fryer grilled chicken recipe might take 35 minutes, but the final 20 is all hands-off. It’s the perfect time to whip up some delicious sides.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

This healthy air fryer chicken breast recipe makes for a wholesome, hearty meal without excess salt, oil, or calories. Let’s begin.

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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Our Hawaiian chicken recipe showcases the melting pot of Hawaiian cuisine with a simple dish featuring chicken, vegetables, and rice.

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Coconut Chicken Recipe

This coconut chicken recipe gives you a simple and convenient chicken dish with a flavorful coconut milk sauce and fresh vegetables.

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Chicken with Avocado Salsa Recipe

If you’re looking for a tasty and fulfilling dish, we promise that this tender, moist air fryer chicken breast with fresh and creamy avocado salsa won’t let you down.

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Chicken Salad with Avocado Sauce Recipe

This chicken salad with avocado sauce recipe certainly makes a wholesome meal with lean chicken, fresh veggies, and rich avocado sauce.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

This air fryer stuffed chicken breast recipe makes delicious chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful, creamy cheese-spinach filling in just 30 minutes.

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Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

Craving for a refreshing salad with delicious savory chicken? This dish is none but both! Our Greek chicken salad recipe will give you a colorful and flavorful dish that is appealing and satiating at the same time.

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Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Today’s balsamic chicken recipe, featuring succulent chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese smothered in a balsamic honey sauce, is a fine representative of Italian cuisine.

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Air Fryer Chicken Salad Recipe

This air fryer chicken salad recipe is the ideal option for a quick and healthy meal when you have less than 30 minutes in the kitchen.

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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

This Chinese chicken salad recipe features a plethora of crunchy veggies, tender strips of chicken, and crispy fried noodles.

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Pan Seared Chicken Breast Recipe

In this recipe for pan seared chicken breast, we use searing and sautéing techniques for a crispy touch and buttery finish.

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Chicken Spiedini Recipe

Today’s chicken spiedini recipe is going to show you how to make an Italian-style poultry skewer dish with spaghetti and tomato. Let’s begin.

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Stir-fried Chicken Asparagus Recipe

Bite-sized chicken breast chunks, flavored with paprika and garlic powder, are pan-seared to perfection with snappy asparagus. We also add an Asian-inspired condiment, made of hoisin sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, etc., to bring out the best of chicken and greens.

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Jerk Chicken Recipe

This Jerk chicken recipe serves up a fulfilling meal with flavorful chicken breast in Jerk seasoning, refreshing mango salsa, and white rice.

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Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken Recipe

Our air fryer Peruvian chicken recipe delivers a flavor-packed, Peruvian-style roasted chicken with a creamy, spicy green sauce.

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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Recipe

This air fryer blackened chicken recipe makes you a delectable meal in about 30 minutes. Once the air fryer is running, you can sit back and relax, knowing you’ll have a succulent meal in no time at all.

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Stir-fried Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Today’s stir-fried chicken and broccoli recipe is quick and easy to make: in just around 30 minutes, you will have a delightful main dish with chicken cubes stir-fried with tender-crisp mushrooms and broccoli, served over hot white rice.

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Mustard Chicken Recipe

Our mustard chicken recipe will show you how to make juicy chicken cooked in a flavorful, fragrant sauce with potatoes, mushrooms, and green peas.

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Cajun Chicken Recipe

This Cajun chicken recipe is a four-step wonder that gives you a restaurant-worthy yet surprisingly comforting dish. Coated in spices and air-fried, the golden chicken carries an eye-catching charred exterior, made even more irresistible by a beautiful accompaniment of colorful vegetables.

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Chicken Larb Recipe

Our healthy chicken larb recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare and 10 to cook. Your dinner will be ready in a blink of an eye.

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With speedy prep times and uncomplex methods that still yield great results, these easy chicken breast recipes are the ideal choice for almost any meal. Give these dishes a try to discover new mealtime staples that the whole family will fall in love with.

Some Chicken Recipes We’re Proud of

This 50+ chicken recipe collection has it all: from chicken breasts, thighs to drumsticks, from pan-seared to spiced soups. We also have them categorized for easier navigation.

If you specifically prefer chicken breasts, we have this collection with 41 recipes and to-be-addeds. We mainly cook them in pans and skillets (which are so easy to clean), and of course, they’re uniquely tasty.

The Easiest Ways to Cook

Chicken breasts are incredibly adaptable and versatile, so you can cook them with almost any method. Here are some of the most common ones to try out for a quick and easy dish:

• Baking

The oven provides a hands-off cooking method that requires little effort but delivers high-quality dishes. Within half an hour, you can have juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken with perfectly caramelized skin without lifting a finger.

• Sautéing and Stir-frying

Sauté or stir-fry tender chicken breasts with colorful veggies and some condiments for a quick dinner that’s jam-packed with incredible tastes and textures. Make a rich sauce with your preferred flavors such as sweet, savory, or spicy to bring everything together in a wholesome and warming dish.

• Grilling

Infuse your chicken breasts with a gorgeous smoky taste by cooking them on the grill. The result is tender and juicy meat with a golden and irresistibly charred exterior that brings out the joy of summer.

Furthermore, grilled chicken is incredibly versatile. You can eat it as a main dish, or coarsely cut and serve it alongside salads, sandwiches, pasta, kebabs, and many more.

The Best Ways to Add Flavor to Chicken Breasts

Easy as they are to prepare and cook, many still hesitate to use chicken breasts because of their “dry and bland” reputation. If this includes you, check out these classic ways to add more flavor to these versatile cuts:

• Marinating

This is a classic way to infuse your chicken breasts with heavenly flavors while also tenderizing the meat. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t always time-consuming. It could take anywhere from minutes to hours—depending on the ingredients—so you can freely adjust it to fit your schedule.

Not to mention, there are endless ingredient combinations to try out so get as creative as you want. From sweet, savory, and spicy, to tangy, it’s a great way to effortlessly enrich and diversify this mild-flavored meat cut.

• Stuffing

Bring a surprise flavor twist to your chicken breasts by stuffing them with veggies, cheese, and sauces. When cooked, these fillings melt right into the meat and fill each bite with an exciting array of tastes and textures. 

Much like the marinades, there are endless ways to stuff foods, so it’s also a great way to get experimental without having to step too far out of your comfort zone.

• Glazing

Glaze your chicken breasts in a glossy sauce to give them an irresistibly caramelized exterior. Not only that, but the sticky coating also covers the meat in a scrumptious sweet-savory layer that guarantees a burst of flavor with each bite. 

What to Serve With

Since chicken breasts are so adaptable and versatile, there’s no limit to what you can pair them with for a complete meal. Here are some of our recommendations for side dishes that are uncomplicated and come together in a flash:

• Roasted/Baked Veggies

Veggies often get a bad rep for being boring or difficult to eat but that’s not the case anymore when you roast or bake them. Dress them up with some spices or sprinkle on some cheese then pop them in the oven for a nutritious and exciting side dish.

• Potatoes

Potatoes and chicken make a foolproof combination that can hardly go wrong. Whether it’s French fries, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes, you can always count on this root vegetable to complement your chicken dish beautifully.

• Salads

If you’re looking for a way to lighten the meal, bring in a fresh and colorful bowl of salad. Depending on your main dish’s flavor profile, your choices can vary significantly between different fruits, veggies, and dressings.

Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

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Looking for ways to simplify your homemade meals? Check out these easy chicken breast recipes that barely take any effort while still tasting incredible.

Ingredients

• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken
• Cashew Chicken
• Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
• Chicken Salad with Grapes
• Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Air Fryer Grilled Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Hawaiian Chicken
• Coconut Chicken
• Chicken with Avocado Salsa
• Chicken Salad with Avocado Sauce
• Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Greek Chicken Salad
• Balsamic Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Salad

Directions

1. Choose a recipe that you like.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. Follow the instructions to give you incredibly tasty and easy chicken breast recipe in less than 45 minutes!