Let's face it: boneless, skinless chicken breasts [1] aren't exactly the definition of exciting. Prone to drying out, the lean dinner staple [2] 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 [3] 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
Baked chicken gets a major upgrade when sauced in a honey-mustard-rosemary glaze.
Get the recipe: baked honey-mustard chicken [5]
Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
Broccoli florets and pomegranate seeds add color and flavor to sesame chicken in no time.
Get the recipe: pomegranate-sesame chicken with ginger rice pilaf [6]
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.
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken quinoa bites with blue-cheese Greek yogurt sauce [7]
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Fast-track your way to chicken enchiladas with this clever one-pot take that doesn't require any rolling of tortillas.
Get the recipe: chicken enchilada skillet [8]
Chicken Teriyaki
Really, who doesn't love chicken teriyaki?
Get the recipe: chicken teriyaki [9]
Chicken Fried Rice
Give leftover rice new life with this Chinese takeout classic.
Get the recipe: chicken fried rice [10]
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.
Get the recipe: five-ingredient chicken piccata [11]
Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders
Instead of dipping chicken tenders in ketchup, glaze them in a sticky lemon sauce.
Get the recipe: Asian lemon chicken tenders [12]
Easy Chicken Parmesan
It doesn't get much tastier than crispy chicken Parmesan served over pasta.
Get the recipe: easy chicken parmesan [13]
Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
These grilled chicken breasts stay juicy thanks to a quick marinade of beer, salt, brown sugar, and spices.
Get the recipe: grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts [14]
General Tso's Chicken
Homemade General Tso's chicken should come with a warning: you're going to want to eat all of it.
Get the recipe: General Tso's chicken [15]
1-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Cheesy, smoky-sweet chicken pasta all made in one skillet? Yep!
Get the recipe: one-pot barbecue chicken pasta [16]
Spicy Butternut Squash Ramen With Chicken and Mushrooms
This spicy soup will clear your sinuses and fill you up.
Get the recipe: spicy butternut squash ramen with chicken and mushrooms [17]
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.
Get the recipe: black pepper chicken fingers with Greek yogurt ranch [18]
Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
This chicken and cauliflower casserole is the definition of weeknight comfort food.
Get the recipe: chicken and cauliflower casserole [19]
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet-pan chicken fajitas require little effort and yield such delicious results.
Get the recipe: sheet-pan chicken fajitas [20]
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.
Get the recipe: creamy rigatoni with garlic, mushrooms, and chicken [21]
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 [22]
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.
Get the recipe: mozzarella-stuffed chicken [23]
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad
This creamy pesto chicken salad is super easy to make and packed with protein!
Get the recipe: creamy pesto chicken salad [24]
Bacon, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
This bacon, mushroom, and cheese stuffed chicken recipe is great for all the bacon-lovers out there.
Get the recipe: bacon, mushroom, and cheese stuffed chicken [25]
Spicy Thai Chicken French Bread Pizza
Spicy Thai chicken French bread pizza might sound odd, but don't knock it until you try it.
Get the recipe: spicy Thai chicken French bread pizza [26]
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.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken fajitas [27]
Chicken Spaghetti
For a dinner Texas style, try chicken spaghetti casserole.
Get the recipe: chicken spaghetti [28]
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.
Get the recipe: chicken noodle soup [29]
Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap
Wraps aren't only for lunch. Case in point: this >filling take on chicken Cobb salad.
Get the recipe: chicken cobb salad wrap [30]
Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Breasts
Spruce up your regular baked chicken breasts with lemon zest, pepper, and ghee.
Get the recipe: lemon-pepper baked chicken breasts [31]
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.
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pizza [32]
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.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry [33]
Chicken Soup With Garlic
This garlicky Instant Pot chicken soup is so flavorful, and only has a few ingredients.
Get the recipe: chicken soup with garlic [34]
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.
Get the recipe: pasta with lemon, chicken, and white wine [35]
Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
Michelle Obama [36]'s recipe for grilled chicken salad is simple, sophisticated, and satisfying.
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad with sherry-herb vinaigrette [37]
Mexicali Chicken Salad
This copycat Trader Joe's Mexicali chicken salad is great for meal prepping lunches for the week.
Get the recipe: Mexicali chicken salad [38]
Garlic Bread Stuffed With Chicken and Cheese
This is a pull-apart garlic bread is stuffed with chicken and cheese — need we say more?
Get the recipe: garlic bread stuffed with chicken and cheese [39]
Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salad
For a solid brown-bag lunch option, try this chicken caesar mason jar salad.
Get the recipe: chicken caesar mason jar salad [40]
Chicken Lo Mein
Don't be tempted by takeout. Make chicken lo mein at home instead and celebrate your culinary talents.
Get the recipe: chicken lo mein [41]
Orange Chicken
Love P.F. Chang's? Make our take on the restaurant's orange chicken.
Get the recipe: orange chicken [42]
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.
Get the recipe: chicken and kale salad [43]
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.
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan sub [44]
