What to Make With Chicken Breast: 15 Easy Recipes
Wondering what to make with chicken breast for dinner? You’ve come to the right place! Chicken breast is one of those ingredients I always have on hand in the freezer, but it is easy to get stuck making the same recipes over and over again! I’ve gathered 15 chicken recipes to help you solve that problem! Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy, a cozy meal for Sunday dinner or a new way to use up leftover chicken breast, there’s a recipe here for you!
Chicken has always been comfort food to me. My mom was a whiz at creating a variety of delicious dinners with this humble staple ingredient. From simple perfectly seasoned cutlets to classic casseroles, no matter what she created always made me feel warm, cozy and loved!
I’ve included a few tips for cooking chicken below, so be sure to check those out.
Sandwiches and Wraps
Perfect for lunch or dinner. I particularly love the oven baked Chicken Fajitas as they are easy to prepare and make great leftovers for lunch the next day.
Chicken Panini Sandwich
This hearty chicken sandwich features a ciabaa bun loaded with sliced or shredded chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and more.
Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
These easy oven chicken fajitas are made in one pan with tender chicken, peppers, and onions—perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
A set it and forget it dinner idea. Tender, slow-cooked shredded bbq chicken breast served on crusty rolls with bacon and Cole slaw.
Salads
I enjoy these all summer long, they’re loaded with protein and full of flavour.
Chicken Pasta Salad
This chicken pasta salad is loaded with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a creamy, tangy dressing!
Mediterranean Sand with Chicken and Feta
A hearty salad loaded with veggies like cucumber, onion and red pepper, along with tender chunks of chicken and feta cheese in a delicious dressing.
Pastry
Quick and easy ways to pair chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce with butter pastry.
Chicken Pot Pie in Puff Pastry
A delicious twist on classic pot pie – a creamy chicken and vegetable stew served in buttery puff pastry shells.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
You’ll love this easy short-cut chicken pot pie recipe. Quick and easy to make any day of the week with a secret ingredient that makes it extra creamy!
Stew
My go-to cozy cold weather meal! There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a slow cooker full of this delicious stew cooking through the day.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
A hearty chicken stew perfect for a lazy weekend dinner, loaded with veggies and juicy chunks of tender chicken.
Crispy
Lightly breaded, and perfectly seasoned. I love serving either of these recipes when company is coming.
Crispy Dijon Chicken
Simple baked boneless, skinless chicken breast brushed with a dijon sauce and coated in bread crumbs, then quickly pan-fried and finished in the oven.
Baked Parmesan Chicken
Thin chicken cutlets coated with a seasoned butter sauce and finished with a crispy breadcrumb parmesan coating.
Casseroles
This is the sweet spot of chicken breast recipes! They’re the ultimate comfort food that I grew up with.
Sunday Chicken
The name says it all! This is the ultimate Sunday chicken dinner recipe. Plump, juicy chicken breasts in a perfectly seasoned mushroom gravy. Browned on the stove-top and finished in the oven.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
The ultimate old-fashioned chicken casserole loaded with boneless, skinless chicken, veggies, and rice in a creamy sauce – takes just 10 minutes to prep and just one pan to clean up!
Baked Chicken With Peach Sauce
A simple baked chicken with a delicious homemade peach sauce with red peppers and onions.
Chicken and Spinach Manicotti
A cozy oven-baked dinner idea featuring manicotti shells stuffed with shredded chicken, spinach and cheese, and covered with marinara sauce and shredded cheese.
Aloha Chicken
A delicious sweet and sour chicken made with simple pantry ingredients. Serve over rice for a hearty dinner idea.
Tips for Cooking Chicken Breast
DON’T OVER COOK IT – The biggest and easiest secret to juicy chicken breast is simply not over cook it! Chicken breast doesn’t take all that much time to cook, and cooking it beyond the safe cooking temperature can result in dry, tough chicken.
The cooking time will of course vary depending on the size and thickness, and of how you are cooking it, so my best advice is to invest in a digital instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness.
USE SIMILAR SIZE PIECES – When cooking several pieces of chicken at the same time, whether baking them on their own or as part of a casserole, choose uniform size pieces to ensure even cooking. This goes for chicken that is diced before cooking as well.
It’s a good idea to gently pound chicken breasts with one end much larger than the other, as often can be the case, until they are more uniform in size.
DON’T SKIP THE SEASONING – When baking chicken breast to include in a sandwich or wrap, be sure to season well with salt and pepper. A dash of paprika also adds a lovely flavour, as I learned from my mom!
LET IT REST – If you’re cooking in a recipe such as the Dijon Chicken breast recipe above, be sure to allow the chicken a few minutes to rest before slicing. This gives the time for the juices to redistribute throughout instead of running all over your cutting board!
INVEST IN A THERMOMETER – As mentioned above, a simple instant-read digital thermometer is your best friend when cooking chicken. It takes all the guess work out of knowing when it’s done and helps prevent over-cooking. This is one of my favourite kitchen tools, and I wouldn’t be without one.
How Do You Know When Chicken Breast is Done
Chicken breast is safely done when the thickest part is cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), and this is where the quick-read meat thermometer comes in handy. I find it is most certainly the most reliable method to check for doneness.
Which One Will You Make?
I hope this collection has given you some inspiration the next time you find yourself staring down chicken breasts in your fridge or freezer. As you’ve seen, there are plenty of simple ways to turn them into a delicious dinner or lunch. With 15 recipes to choose from the hardest part will be which one to try first!
