30+ Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Make Dinner Seriously Exciting

Let's face it: boneless, skinless chicken breasts aren't exactly the definition of exciting. Prone to drying out, the lean dinner staple can also be pretty bland if underseasoned and overcooked. And yet they're a staple for good reason: they're convenient, reasonably economical, and can even be delicious (really!) when treated right. Keep reading for plenty of dinner ideas ranging from a Tex-Mex pasta casserole to lemony-bright chicken piccata to a memorable chicken, kale, and avocado salad. You're bound to find a new favorite to add to your rotation — and then can change it up again!

Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken
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Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken

Baked chicken gets a major upgrade when sauced in a honey-mustard-rosemary glaze.

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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf

Broccoli florets and pomegranate seeds add color and flavor to sesame chicken in no time.

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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce
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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce

For a less indulgent take on buffalo chicken wings with blue-cheese dip, try buffalo chicken quinoa bites with a blue-cheese Greek yogurt.

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Chicken Enchilada Skillet
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Fast-track your way to chicken enchiladas with this clever one-pot take that doesn't require any rolling of tortillas.

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Chicken Teriyaki
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Chicken Teriyaki

Really, who doesn't love chicken teriyaki?

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Chicken Fried Rice
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Chicken Fried Rice

Give leftover rice new life with this Chinese takeout classic.

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5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata
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5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata

When working with elements as flavorful as white wine and capers, it's easy to keep the grocery list short, as with this chicken piccata recipe.

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Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders
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Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders

Instead of dipping chicken tenders in ketchup, glaze them in a sticky lemon sauce.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan
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Easy Chicken Parmesan

It doesn't get much tastier than crispy chicken Parmesan served over pasta.

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Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
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Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

These grilled chicken breasts stay juicy thanks to a quick marinade of beer, salt, brown sugar, and spices.

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General Tso's Chicken
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General Tso's Chicken

Homemade General Tso's chicken should come with a warning: you're going to want to eat all of it.

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1-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta
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1-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Cheesy, smoky-sweet chicken pasta all made in one skillet? Yep!

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Spicy Butternut Squash Ramen With Chicken and Mushrooms
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Spicy Butternut Squash Ramen With Chicken and Mushrooms

This spicy soup will clear your sinuses and fill you up.

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Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch
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Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch

Embrace your inner child and dig into a piping-hot plate of chicken fingers with Greek yogurt ranch.

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Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
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Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

This chicken and cauliflower casserole is the definition of weeknight comfort food.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet-pan chicken fajitas require little effort and yield such delicious results.

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Creamy Rigatoni With Garlic, Mushrooms, and Chicken
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Creamy Rigatoni With Garlic, Mushrooms, and Chicken

It doesn't get much more comforting than a plate of this creamy rigatoni with garlic, mushrooms, and chicken.

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Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
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Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Everything from the garlic, citrus, and soy marinade for the chicken to the mango salsa and fried chili-spiced bananas in this Cuban-inspired quinoa bowl brings major flavor to the table.

Get the recipe: Cuban chicken and black bean quinoa bowls

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken

Transform chicken breasts into something fancy and indulgent with this recipe for mozzarella-stuffed chicken with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad

This creamy pesto chicken salad is super easy to make and packed with protein!

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Bacon, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
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Bacon, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

This bacon, mushroom, and cheese stuffed chicken recipe is great for all the bacon-lovers out there.

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Spicy Thai Chicken French Bread Pizza
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Spicy Thai Chicken French Bread Pizza

Spicy Thai chicken French bread pizza might sound odd, but don't knock it until you try it.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Instead of marinating the chicken ahead of time for fajitas, let it soak in all the flavors while simmering away in a slow cooker.

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Chicken Spaghetti
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Chicken Spaghetti

For a dinner Texas style, try chicken spaghetti casserole.

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Chicken Noodle Soup
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Chicken Noodle Soup

On a night when you're craving something cozy, there's nothing like a rich bowl of chicken noodle soup to warm you up.

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Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap
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Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap

Wraps aren't only for lunch. Case in point: this >filling take on chicken Cobb salad.

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Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Breasts
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Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Breasts

Spruce up your regular baked chicken breasts with lemon zest, pepper, and ghee.

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

For something a bit more meal-like than a plate of buffalo wings, take those flavors and pile them atop pizza instead.

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Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry
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Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

It's totally OK to use shortcuts like canned coconut milk and bottled Thai yellow curry sauce to make this quick coconut chicken curry.

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Chicken Soup With Garlic
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Chicken Soup With Garlic

This garlicky Instant Pot chicken soup is so flavorful, and only has a few ingredients.

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Pasta With Lemon, Chicken, and White Wine
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Pasta With Lemon, Chicken, and White Wine

Looking for a make-ahead option? This saucy pasta with lemon, chicken, and white wine will do you right.

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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette

Michelle Obama's recipe for grilled chicken salad is simple, sophisticated, and satisfying.

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Mexicali Chicken Salad
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Mexicali Chicken Salad

This copycat Trader Joe's Mexicali chicken salad is great for meal prepping lunches for the week.

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Garlic Bread Stuffed With Chicken and Cheese
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Garlic Bread Stuffed With Chicken and Cheese

This is a pull-apart garlic bread is stuffed with chicken and cheese — need we say more?

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Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salad
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Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salad

For a solid brown-bag lunch option, try this chicken caesar mason jar salad.

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Chicken Lo Mein
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Chicken Lo Mein

Don't be tempted by takeout. Make chicken lo mein at home instead and celebrate your culinary talents.

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Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken

Love P.F. Chang's? Make our take on the restaurant's orange chicken.

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Chicken and Kale Salad
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Chicken and Kale Salad

This kale and chicken salad is proof that you can pull together unexpected flavors and textures to create a fresh, quick, and flavorful dinner.

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Chicken Parmesan Sub
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Chicken Parmesan Sub

A sandwich may sound more like an option for lunch, but this chicken parmesan sub is robust, meaty, and worthy of your evening meal.

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