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27 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/18/2023Updated: 04/18/2023

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Stuck on what to do with that package of chicken breasts in your freezer or fridge? Look no further! We compiled a list of 27 of our best boneless skinless chicken breast recipes for you to try!

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  • 1 Why chicken breasts are great
  • 2 How to Cook Chicken Safely
  • 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes

Today, we’re talking about one of the most versatile ingredients that’s a staple in every meat lover’s kitchen – boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Why chicken breasts are great

  • Easy to Find and Cook: Boneless skinless chicken breasts not only readily available, but they are a blank slate, ready to be prepared in any number of ways. There is very little prep work involved.
  • Versatile: Chicken breasts can be used in so many different ways. Try them in salads, soups, stews, casseroles, grilling, and so much more! You can stuff them, you can marinate them, you can roll them, you can make them into nuggets. Really, truly, the options are endless.
  • Healthy: Boneless skinless chicken breast is a lean cut of meat that’s taken from the breast of the chicken. It’s low in fat and high in protein, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing flavor.

How to Cook Chicken Safely

As with any cut of chicken, it’s important to prep and cook it in a safe way that will keep you and your loved ones healthy! Here are some tips:

  • Always wash your hands before and after handling raw chicken to prevent the spread of bacteria.
  • Thaw frozen chicken breasts in the refrigerator or in a bowl of very cold water to prevent bacterial growth. When thawing chicken in the fridge, place it in a dish in case the package it is in leaks. This will catch any juices.
  • Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw chicken and other ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. Eating undercooked or raw chicken can cause foodborne illness.
  • Refrigerate leftover chicken within 1 hour of cooking, and consume within 3-4 days.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes

Below are some easy and delicious recipes that you can make with boneless skinless chicken breast. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want to whip up something quick and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. This is just an assortment of our favorite recipes and isn’t even close to an exhaustive list of the recipes we have available, so be sure browse all of our chicken recipes. I didn’t include any air fryer recipes on this list, but again, you can browse all our air fryer recipes if you’d like.

I included just two of our chicken marinades, but we have many – click that link to see them all.

Poached Chicken – How To Poach Chicken
Learn how to make easy poached chicken: tender, juicy, and so versatile. Use it to make salads, sandwiches, casseroles, and more!
Check out this recipe
Poached chicken breasts in a pan with water, lemon slices, thyme.
Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe
This balsamic chicken marinade is made using ingredients you probably have on hand. It will become a favorite for either grilling or baking in the oven!
Check out this recipe
Sliced balsamic marinated chicken.
Chicken Bites
Crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, chicken bites will be an instant hit. My family loves them and the bonus? They are easy to make.
Check out this recipe
Chicken bites on a plate with ranch dressing.
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken – super easy!
You'll fall in love with this easy-to-make baked honey mustard chicken. The sauce is so good you'll want to slurp it up with a spoon.
Check out this recipe
Slice of chicken on a fork with honey mustard sauce.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
So flavorful and nutritious, chicken tortilla soup is mildly spicy and easy to make. With black beans, corn, tomatoes, and crispy homemade corn tortilla strips, it's sure to please! 
Check out this recipe
Overhead view of a bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, tortilla strips, and cheese.
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
Stuffed with flavorful ham and melting Swiss cheese, baked chicken cordon bleu is surprisingly easy to make and has an elegant presentation.
Check out this recipe
Baked chicken cordon bleu, cut in half to show filling.
Bourbon Chicken Recipe
You have to try this bourbon chicken — the sauce is over the top delicious! Everyone just raves about it!
Check out this recipe
Bourbon chicken served on rice with sesame seeds and green onions.
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Try this healthy baked chicken Parmesan with steamed broccoli or pasta for an easy to make weeknight dinner. 
Check out this recipe
Chicken parmesan on a white plate with a green salad.
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Healthy chicken nuggets with Parmesan are baked, not fried, and kids of every age (and grown-ups) love them. Say goodbye to the drive-thru! 
Check out this recipe
Healthy chicken nuggets on a plate with pizza sauce.
Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Try fajita stuffed chicken, with peppers, onions, and cheese stuffed inside tender chicken breasts, breaded with a crispy coating of crushed tortilla chips.
Check out this recipe
Chicken breast stuffed with fajita vegetables and cheese.
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Recipe
With a rich Alfredo sauce, this creamy chicken and asparagus pasta is sure to be a hit, and it's loaded with healthy vegetables.
Check out this recipe
Chicken and asparagus pasta in white bowl.
Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
You'll love this hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with roasted chicken, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes, dressed up with spicy hot honey. One pan and lots of delicious eating!
Check out this recipe
Hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with honey being drizzled on.
Homemade Orange Chicken Recipe
This is THE perfect homemade orange chicken recipe: delicious fried chicken bites paired with a fresh orange sauce that has just a tinge of heat.
Check out this recipe
Orange chicken on a black plate with broccoli and rice.
Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Mulligatawny soup, a traditional curry soup from India, is fragrant, rich and creamy, perfect to warm you up on a cold winter night.
Check out this recipe
Mulligatawny soup on a ladle.
Instant Pot Honey Sriracha Chicken
With a garlicky sweet and spicy sauce, Instant Pot honey Sriracha chicken is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. You won't believe how good it is!
Check out this recipe
Honey and sriracha glazed shredded chicken over rice, served with steamed broccoli.
BBQ Chicken Bowl
A BBQ chicken bowl is a meal in a bowl with rice, chicken, fajita style bell peppers and onions, and lots of tangy sweet BBQ sauce. Go crazy with the toppings!
Check out this recipe
BBQ Chicken burrito bowl with avocado and sour cream.
Tarragon Chicken with Vegetables
An easy-to-make skillet chicken dinner that boasts lots of vegetables and a fresh lemon tarragon sauce, served with couscous.
Check out this recipe
Chicken and vegetables served over couscous.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
You'll find tender chunks of chicken, juicy pineapple, crisp bell pepper and onion, and a tangy sauce in this easy sweet and sour chicken recipe. Much healthier than restaurant versions, you can have this stir fry dinner on the table in 30 minutes. 
Check out this recipe
Sweet and sour chicken stir fry on a plate with rice.
Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe – creamy and healthy!
Healthy avocado chicken salad makes a great lunch or light dinner entrée. The creamy dressing is made with Greek yogurt, avocado, and lemon juice.
Check out this recipe
Avocado chicken salad between two slices of multigrain bread.
Italian Chicken Marinade
For juicy and flavorful grilled chicken, try marinating it in a zesty Italian chicken marinade. You'll be amazed at how tasty and easy this homemade marinade is.
Check out this recipe
Close up view of a grilled chicken breast marinated in Italian chicken marinade. It is sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.
Chicken Stir Fry with Ginger and Basil
Garnished with fresh basil, chicken stir fry with ginger, sugar snap peas, and carrots is easy to make and so versatile. You'll love the ginger scented sauce that has just the right amount of heat!
Check out this recipe
Overhead view of a white plate filled with white rice, chicken, sugar snap peas, carrots, and red onions in stir fry form. It is garnished with fresh basil ribbons.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Crispy crust, lots of bacon, chicken, onions, and cheddar with zesty barbecue sauce, makes BBQ chicken pizza a really rockin' pizza!
Check out this recipe
Slice of bbq chicken pizza being removed from pan.
Chile Relleno Soup with Chicken
Creamy, with just a touch of heat, chile relleno soup with chicken will warm you up from the inside out. If you love chiles rellenos, cheese stuffed poblano peppers, you'll love this soup.
Check out this recipe
Overhead view of two bowls of creamy chicken chile relleno soup.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta Recipe
So good it's almost "addicting", Instant Pot crack chicken pasta is an easy one pan pasta dinner that your family will love!
Check out this recipe
Pasta with chicken, cheese sauce, bacon, and green onions, in a white bowl.
Chicken with Mustard Sauce Recipe (creamy & delicious!)
This chicken with mustard sauce is an easy and elegant one pan meal. The amazing creamy dijon sauce with rosemary will have you wanting to lick your plate clean! 
Check out this recipe
Chicken breast in a black pan with creamy mustard sauce.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Redolent with chicken, vegetables, herbs, white wine enhanced creamy sauce, and plump chive dumplings, Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is homemade comfort, warming you from the inside out. 
Check out this recipe
Image of chicken and dumplings with a dumpling cut in half to show inside texture.
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
Boneless skinless chicken breasts and homemade teriyaki sauce served over rice make this crockpot teriyaki chicken a perfect weeknight meal. 
Check out this recipe
Crockpot teriyaki chicken on top of rice, with broccoli.

I don’t know about you, but I’m putting CHICKEN on my grocery list.  What recipe do you want to make first?

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  1. asd says

    June 27, 2015 at 7:02 am

    nice

    Reply
  2. Bill Pitcher says

    January 21, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Always looking for new ways to make food.

    Reply
  3. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I am always looking for new ideas for chicken – this list is great. Just went and pinned a bunch of the recipes:-)

    Reply
  4. Kalyn says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Rachel, you are so right, this is one ingredient I ALWAYS have in the freezer. Great collection, and thanks for including a couple of my recipes!

    Reply
  5. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I’ll never have to wonder what to do with chicken breasts again!

    Reply
  6. Cassie says

    January 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Thanks for including me, Rach. This is quite the list!

    Reply
  7. Happy Valley Chow says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Those look like some terrific chicken recipe, great job :)

    Happy Blogging!

    Reply
  8. denise says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    yummm….haven’t made cranberry chicken in a while

    Reply
  9. Amy @Very Culinary says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Who’s always looking for things to do with chicken breasts? >>> this gal! Great list and thanks for including some of mine!

    Reply
  10. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Some many great chicken recipes. We eat a lot of chicken and I’m always looking for new ideas. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Thanks for including us in the round up! I always have frozen chicken breasts in the freezer-pinning this for go to meals this winter! YUM!

    Reply

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