The Top 10 Chicken Breast Recipes of All Time
Nothing beats a simple chicken breast recipe, and these are our top 10 of all time. From weeknight one-skillet wonders to the best chicken salad, there's something for everyone.
When it comes to chicken, there's no denying that chicken breast is king. If you're inclined to scoff and turn away at that thought, I get it. It's a cut that's often synonymous with boring and bland, but the truth is—with the right recipe—chicken breast can be phenomenal.
With Simply Recipes' top 10 chicken breast recipes—the ones readers have clicked on most over the past 20 years—it's time to get that delicious reminder not to underestimate the humble cut again. Find your favorite recipe or something new, and don't miss the helpful tips and tricks from our readers, contributors, and editors.
1. Chicken Piccata
"If you’re planning to serve chicken piccata over pasta or a grain (or just like it extra saucy), double the sauce ingredients." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder
2. The Best Chicken Fajitas
"Really easy to make, and tantalizingly delicious! I added some garlic to the marinade, I put a dollop of low-fat cream cheese atop the heated salsa, and went to town!" —Barry, Simply Recipes Reader
3. Classic Chicken Salad
"We are poaching boneless skinless chicken breasts in salted water for this salad. You could also use any leftover cooked chicken meat, with or without the skin." —Elise
4. Apricot Chicken
"If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use a combination of dried pitted apricots and apricot jam." —Elise
5. Chinese Orange Chicken
"This recipe is a winner! The first time I made it, I followed the recipe as written. My family loved it. The second time, I made it with tofu, cut the sugar to 1/3 cup, and doubled the orange juice. It was wonderful!" —Deborah, Simply Recipes Reader
6. Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken
"So simple and so delicious! I added mushrooms & garlic." —Elizabeth, Simply Recipes Reader
7. Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
"To make without wine, substitute chicken broth plus an optional tablespoon of white or cider vinegar." —Aaron Hutcherson, Simply Recipes Contributor
8. Creamy Chicken Florentine
"Replace the fresh spinach with a 10- or 12-ounce bag of thawed frozen spinach. Give the soggy leaves a quick squeeze to remove some liquid—they don’t need to be completely rung dry—and add the spinach to the simmering sauce." —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Editor
9. Skillet Chicken Puttanesca
"The anchovy fillets in this recipe are highly recommended. They add a savory, somewhat salty depth and hardly any fishiness." —Sheryl Julian, Simply Recipes Contributor
10. Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets
"To make your own cutlets: Butterfly chicken breasts in half and pound them flat. If you're more of a visual learner, follow this how to." —Coco Morante, Simply Recipes Contributor
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