Chicken Breast Recipes (2024)

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31 of the BEST Chicken Breast Recipes made easy without compromising on flavour! Creamy Chicken Marsala The deliciously creamy mushroom sauce rivals any restaurant! Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken A twist on caprese, filledwith both fresh and sun dried tomatoes for a flavourpacked chicken! Chicken Tikka Masala Easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients! Best Chicken Fajitas Marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge! Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken A thick and creamy sauce with mushrooms. Sheet Pan Chicken Milanese Oven baked crispy chicken, potatoes and green beans is a complete dinner smothered in garlicbutter sauce! Easy Mozzarella Chicken Recipe (Low Carb Chicken Parm) Low carb dream! Grilled Chicken Cobb Caesar Salad A meal in a salad mixing two of your favourites into one delicious bowl! Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Calling ALL Garlic Mushroom lovers… this is THE chicken recipe of your dreams! Baked Chicken Breasts with Honey Mustard Sauce Tender and juicy baked chicken breasts take only minutes to make! Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese (One Pot, Stove Top) One pot dinner made on the stove in less than 30 minutes! Teriyaki Chicken Cooked in 10 minutes…no marinading! Chicken Piccata A family favourite chicken breast recipe adding a garlic twist to an authentic piccata! Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad Souvlaki flavours are smothered all over this salad, thanks tothis incredible dressing that doubles as a marinade. Creamy Parmesan Carbonara Chicken (No Egg) The ultimate twist! Golden chicken breasts soak up a carbonara inspired sauce with crispy bacon pieces. Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Mozzarella Cheese Chicken breasts rubbed with garlic and herbs, dripping with a tomato balsamic sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken A low carb alternative to atraditional Bruschetta! Creamy Chicken Alfredo All cooked in one pot, ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes! Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken A delicious way to turn a creamy dip into an incredible dinner! Tomato Basil Chicken Quick to whip up without compromising flavour! Filled withso muchflavour ready and on your table in 15 minutes? Yes! Kung Pao Chicken A highly addictive stir-fried chicken with the perfect combination of salty, sweet and spicy flavour! Crispy Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana) With a delicious crispy coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Grilledor ovenbaked,smothered in a creamy, homemade basil pesto! Chicken Francese Just as good as a Piccata! Acomplete sheet pan chicken dinner with roasted potatoes and green beans! Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad Italian grilled chicken and a good kick of parmesan cheese, this is one pasta salad that will impress! Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Out of this world delicious and a huge reader favourite! Loaded Chicken Avocado Salad Witha 5-ingredient dressing! Honey Mustard Chicken With Crispy Bacon The sauce alone takes LESSthan 5 minutes to pull together, with minimal ingredients and maximum taste. Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Cordon Bleu is a complete dinner for the entire family! FAQs References

31 of the BEST Chicken Breast Recipes made easy without compromising on flavour!

All of the chicken recipes in this round up have been made time and time again around the world by so many readers over the last two years since starting Cafe Delites. The BEST chicken breast recipes — baked, grilled, seared, crumbed, stuffed or smothered in delicious sauces.

Click on the image or link provided to go straight to the recipe!

Creamy Chicken Marsala

The deliciously creamy mushroom sauce rivals any restaurant!

One of the most sought after dishes servedin restaurants is super fast and easy to make in your very own kitchen. Perfect for weekend OR weeknight cooking, this is one of the best chicken breast recipes you will make time and time again.

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Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken

A twist on caprese, filledwith both fresh and sun dried tomatoes for a flavourpacked chicken!

Chicken breast has never been so juicy!This is where two chicken breast recipes merge into one to become one unforgettable delicious dish.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients!

This rich and creamy flavoursome Chicken tikka rivals any Indian restaurant! Why go out when you can make it better at home! With aromatic golden chicken breast (or thigh) pieces swimming in an incredible curry sauce!

Best Chicken Fajitas

Marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge!

Serve with onions and colourful bell pepper strips, and wrap them in a lettuce leaf for low carb, or the traditional flour (or corn) tortillas for the best dinner in minutes!

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken

A thick and creamy sauce with mushrooms.

PACKED with flavour, chicken breast recipes have never been easier!

Sheet Pan Chicken Milanese

Oven baked crispy chicken, potatoes and green beans is a complete dinner smothered in garlicbutter sauce!

Throw yourfrying pans out the window for this one. So easy with a deep fried TASTE!

Easy Mozzarella Chicken Recipe (Low Carb Chicken Parm)

Low carb dream!

Seasoned chicken breasts simmered in a homemade tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. The BEST Easy Mozzarella Chicken recipe that happens to be exactly what it claims to be… EASY!You won’t MISS a crispy crumb on this chicken…it is SO good!

Grilled Chicken Cobb Caesar Salad

A meal in a salad mixing two of your favourites into one delicious bowl!

Chicken Caesar salad is hands down one of the most popular and loved salads around the world. So is a good Cobb salad. Merging two into one? EVEN BETTER!

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Calling ALL Garlic Mushroom lovers… this is THE chicken recipe of your dreams!

Golden, crispy chicken on the outside, juicy and buttery on the inside, filled with cheese and the most delicious garlic butter mushrooms.

Baked Chicken Breasts with Honey Mustard Sauce

Tender and juicy baked chicken breasts take only minutes to make!

This recipe couldn’t be any easier to prepare for a quick and easy dinner idea! Smothered in a Honey Mustard Sauce with a kick of garlic and lemon juice, with optional roasted asparagus all cooked on the same pan!

Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese (One Pot, Stove Top)

One pot dinner made on the stove in less than 30 minutes!

It will be hard to go back to regular Mac and Cheese after this! Here’s the thing: garlic + sun dried tomatoes + parmesan cheese + mozzarella cheese + spinach + creamy sauce + topped with pan seared chicken breasts = SO MUCH FLAVOUR!

Teriyaki Chicken

Cooked in 10 minutes…no marinading!

Just as good with chicken breasts swimming in a beautiful flavoured homemade teriyaki sauce. Super addictive and better than ANY store-bought teriyaki sauce, guaranteed.

Chicken Piccata

A family favourite chicken breast recipe adding a garlic twist to an authentic piccata!

Golden, crispy chicken breasts lightly dredged in flour and parmesan cheese, pan fried and finished off in a buttery, lemon sauce. It doesn’t get any better than this easy chicken piccata for dinner!

Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad

Souvlaki flavours are smothered all over this salad, thanks tothis incredible dressing that doubles as a marinade.

Complete with Tzatziki and warm homemadeGarlicFlatbreads!

Creamy Parmesan Carbonara Chicken (No Egg)

The ultimate twist! Golden chicken breasts soak up a carbonara inspired sauce with crispy bacon pieces.

Recipe includes low carb, low fat and full fat options!

Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Mozzarella Cheese

Chicken breasts rubbed with garlic and herbs, dripping with a tomato balsamic sauce and melted mozzarella cheese!

It doesn’t get any better than this EASY recipe! Let your oven do ALL the work and have the most deliciouschicken on your tablein less than 30 minutes!

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

A low carb alternative to atraditional Bruschetta!

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken is exactly like the traditional crusty bread version, but with chicken breasts rubbed with minced garlic and seasoned with Italian herbs for a lighter meal in minutes! Drizzled with balsamic glaze for an extra punch of flavour.

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

All cooked in one pot, ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Crispy golden seared chicken is mixed through a super creamy garlic parmesan Alfredo sauce! Our favourite chicken breast recipe with the pasta cooked right in! Perfect comfort food.

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

A delicious way to turn a creamy dip into an incredible dinner!

A low carb winner of a chicken dinner, these Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts has definitely won the family over! Extremely popular for a good reason, you’ll never want regular, plain old breasts again after trying these!

Tomato Basil Chicken

Quick to whip up without compromising flavour!

Tomato and basil are a match made in heaven as it is. Buttery, blistered tomatoes and garlic flavours in this chicken breast recipe!

Filled withso muchflavour ready and on your table in 15 minutes? Yes!

Rosemary, Thyme, garlic and cream make this recipe unforgettable!

Kung Pao Chicken

A highly addictive stir-fried chicken with the perfect combination of salty, sweet and spicy flavour!

Make Kung Pao Chicken better than Chinese take out right at home! With crisp-tender, mouthwatering chicken pieces swimming in the most delicious silky Chinese sauce exploding with flavour.

Crispy Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana)

With a delicious crispy coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese!

Oven baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and worth every minute! If you love a crispy crumb coating vs a soggy crumb, look no further!

2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken

Grilledor ovenbaked,smothered in a creamy, homemade basil pesto!

Served withcherry tomatoes, this chicken is out of this world crazy good, low carb andonly needs 2 main ingredients!

Chicken Francese

Just as good as a Piccata!

The flavours in a traditional Francese areabsolutely incredible. Now they are EVEN BETTER by adding a kick of garlic and a splash of cream to the sauce!

Acomplete sheet pan chicken dinner with roasted potatoes and green beans!

Believe it or not, this Sheet Pan GarlicHerbButter Chicken recipe is low in fat and absolutelyincredible. So buttery with so much flavour, it TASTES so sinful yet contains half the fat of a regular butter sauce that no one knows the difference! Only you….*insert evil laugh*

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

Italian grilled chicken and a good kick of parmesan cheese, this is one pasta salad that will impress!

A pasta salad you won’t regret!

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

Out of this world delicious and a huge reader favourite!

Chicken is dredged in finelygrated parmesan cheese, then served in a lemon and parmesan cream sauce. One of my personal favourites… the ultimate in gourmet chicken breast recipes.

Loaded Chicken Avocado Salad

Witha 5-ingredient dressing!

Loaded with fresh ingredients and succulent chicken…

Honey Mustard Chicken With Crispy Bacon

The sauce alone takes LESSthan 5 minutes to pull together, with minimal ingredients and maximum taste.

Tender, juicy chicken breasts swimming in sauce with crispy bacon pieces! Chicken breast recipes don’t get easier than this!

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Cordon Bleu is a complete dinner for the entire family!

Crispy crumbed chicken breasts filledwith Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese and ham, baked withvegetables and served with an incredible Dijon Cream Sauce for the ultimate restaurant feel right at home!

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FAQs

What is the secret to moist chicken breast? ›

There are three key tricks: tenderize, marinate, and controlled cooking time. When you use all three of these methods, you will have succulent, moist chicken every time, and you can apply these strategies to other cuts of meat as well.

What is the best way to cook chicken breast without drying it out? ›

Make sure your chicken breast is well-seasoned before adding it to the pan. Cook each side evenly until brown. Once done, bake the chicken breast in a pre-heated oven until juices run clear. The crispy skin from the sear will help keep juices intact while baking cooks the insides through without drying them out.

How to make chicken breast actually taste good? ›

Here are 7 tricks to make chicken breasts taste better and even totally delicious.
  1. Cook them right. Most people get scared and overcook chicken breasts, cooking out all the moisture and leaving them tough and dry. ...
  2. Marinate them. ...
  3. Cut them thin. ...
  4. Fry them. ...
  5. Stuff them. ...
  6. Shred them. ...
  7. Use the right pan.

How do I get the most out of my chicken breast? ›

After your chicken breasts are done cooking, let them rest for at least half the time that you cooked them for before slicing into them. This will ensure that the breasts stay super juicy and flavorful, and that they're fully cooked. Trust me, waiting the few extra minutes pays off big time — every time.

Do you cover chicken breast when baking? ›

Larger cuts, such as whole chickens or bone-in pieces, often benefit from covered baking to ensure thorough and even cooking. Smaller cuts, like chicken breasts or tenders, can be baked uncovered for quick results. Lastly, think about the desired texture and flavor you're trying to achieve.

How do you keep skinless chicken breast moist when baking? ›

Quick brine: You can make your boneless skinless chicken breasts even juicier and more flavorful with a super-quick brine. Even just 15 minutes in a simple brine will make them juicier.

What dries out chicken breast? ›

Appetite for Knowledge
  1. Mistake #1. Using boneless and skinless breasts results in dry, stringy meat. ...
  2. Mistake #2. Skipping the marinade, brine, or rub. ...
  3. Mistake #3. Poaching the meat. ...
  4. Mistake #4. Not prepping the chicken breast properly. ...
  5. Mistake #5. Overcooking the chicken! ...
  6. Mistake #6. Suffering through dry meat.

How do I make my chicken breast moist again? ›

Her suggestion: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pan in a single layer, cover with a few inches of liquid (water, broth, etc.), add flavorings (spices, salt, herbs, soy sauce, etc.), then bring the liquid just barely to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers.

What gives chicken the most flavor? ›

Marinating is good for flavouring and tenderising your chicken at the same time. It's best to marinate your chicken overnight to give the flavours plenty of time to infuse. A faster way to add flavour is to simply brine your chicken in salty water prior to cooking.

How to infuse flavor into chicken breast? ›

There are a few options for infusing flavor into this boring cut of poultry. Examples include slicing the meat in half and then tenderizing and/or marinating it. Another is to pressure cook the meat with seasonings or secondary ingredients to imbue flavor, such as in an Instant Pot.

What is the tastiest and healthiest way to cook chicken breast? ›

The Winner: Poaching

"The healthiest way to cook chicken is to poach it," Lewis explains, "because you aren't introducing any other ingredient to the chicken other than the water it is boiled in." Similar to the way you'd poach an egg, all you'll need is the chicken you're using and some hot water.

How to cook chicken breasts so they are tender and juicy? ›

Getting a good sear through medium high heat, then reducing the heat to LOW and COVERING the chicken while it cooks. The butter, oil, and chicken juices create a super flavorful liquid that acts as a way to steam the chicken at a low temperature, ensuring that it is moist & tender on the inside.

What makes chicken breast more tender? ›

Low and slow cooking methods like braising, stewing, or smoking are most effective when trying to create tender, succulent chicken.

Why are chicken breasts so tough now? ›

The underdeveloped organs of abnormally fast-growing chicken breeds often struggle to pump enough oxygen. As a result, their muscles become inflamed. The increase in collagen and fat in the muscles results in distinctive white stripes that look like scars and are tough and fibrous.

Does baking soda keep chicken breast moist? ›

The baking soda helps tenderize the chicken breast, the oil seals the moisture to keep the chicken tender, and the starch forms a thin crisp crust when stir-frying in a hot wok. You won't taste the baking soda in the marinade, so no need to rinse and dry the meat.

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