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33 Chicken Breast Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

Updated on March 08, 2024

When you’re stuck in a dinner rut, reach for chicken breast. These simple recipes have tons of flavor—and are guaranteed to please everyone at the table.

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Our Best Ideas for Chicken Breast

Preheat the oven or fire up the grill—there are so many delicious ways to cook chicken breasts that you never have to worry about the weather. For the nights you’re inside, whip up a family-friendly meal in the Instant Pot, or plug in the air fryer and enjoy Parmesan-crusted chicken. Chicken breasts are an easy option when you’re short on time but also impressive enough for company (hello, stuffed chicken breasts). Looking for a healthy dinner idea? Chicken breasts can fit the bill. This 30-minute seared and roasted chicken is a mouthwatering pick you can eat any night of the week. It gets a pat of flavor from butter seasoned with lemon, tarragon and shallot.

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The Best Baked Chicken Breasts

The downfall of most baked chicken breast recipes is the long time in the oven that dries out the lean meat before it can fully cook through. We've solved that problem with a couple of secret weapons. The first is white wine added to the baking dish, which creates steam. (While we think it’s worth using wine, you could substitute stock or even water.) The second is a piece of parchment paper placed directly on top of the chicken to lock in the moisture during baking.

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Parm

A double dose of Parmesan yields layers of deliciousness in this comforting dish. First, pounded chicken breasts are coated in Parmesan and pan-fried to a golden, crunchy exterior. They're then topped with a quick tomato sauce and more Parmesan and mozzarella before a quick trip under the broiler for a gooey, cheesy finish. Serve with a side of pasta for an easy riff on chicken Parm.

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Keto Breaded Chicken Cutlets

You don't have to be on the keto diet to enjoy these low-carb chicken cutlets. Perfect when you're craving fried chicken or chicken parm.

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