30 Best Chicken Breast Dinner Ideas for Any Night of the Week

Sweet, spicy, and crispy—this chicken has it all! A drizzle of hot honey over crunchy, golden-fried chicken breast tenders gives this dish a kick that’ll keep you coming back for more.

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This Italian-American favorite takes lightly breaded chicken breast and simmers it in a buttery, lemony white wine sauce. It’s perfect for date night or a special family dinner.

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Bright lemon, fresh herbs, and a rich, creamy sauce make this dish absolutely irresistible. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up all that goodness.

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Tomatoes, basil, and melty mozzarella cheese bring all the fresh flavors of a Caprese salad to this juicy chicken breast dish. It’s as easy as it is impressive!

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Crispy, golden-brown chicken breast that’s pan-fried to perfection! This German-inspired dish is perfect with a squeeze of lemon and a side of fresh salad.

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Anyone who likes a bit of spice will appreciate this creamy chicken pasta made with lots of Cajun seasoning. The blend usually containers a mixture of cayenne pepper, paprika, white pepper, and garlic or onion powder.

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Chicken parmesan is typically a labor of love, but this recipe makes things easy for weeknights by dredging the chicken breast in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then letting the air fryer do the work. The result is nice and crispy!

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This 30-minute meal takes boneless, skinless chicken breast to a whole new level with an ultra-creamy sauce made with white wine, butter, and lemon juice. Plus, the capers on top give it a brininess to cut through all the heavy cream.

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Pasta, veggies, and chicken—what’s not to love? This spring dish is loaded with flavor and color thanks to asparagus, peas, carrots and cherry tomatoes. Oh, and lots of parmesan cheese.

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This chicken recipe is so good, it might even cause wedding bells to ring. The key is a dreamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’s both creamy and cheesy.

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Everything from the chicken breasts and beans to the veggies gets cooked right in the slow cooker for this easy hands-off soup. It’s the kind of meal that you can set, forget, and dig into at dinnertime!

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Adding liquid, like chicken stock, to the Instant Pot along with the chicken breast will create steam and ensure that the meat comes out juicy every time. Best of all, it cooks up in 16 minutes or less!

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To make the cutlets for this easy chicken recipe, all you need to do is start with a full-sized chicken breast! Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally, then sear them in a skillet and top with a flavorful herb sauce that packs a punch.

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There’s nothing dry or bland about this saucy chicken dish. Once the chicken is cooked in an Instant Pot with broth and seasonings, it’s shredded and tossed with plenty of smoky barbecue sauce—perfect for serving up in corn tortillas.

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These crispy, crunchy chicken bites are perfect for game day, picnics in the park, or any time you’re craving fried chicken. They’ll make both kids and adults smile when served with your favorite dipping sauce.

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This healthier twist on chicken parmesan takes crispy chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, and serves it over a bed of arugula. The pesto dressing brings the whole thing together.

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