10 Quick and Easy Chicken Breast Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

1. Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • Juice of 1 lemon

• • 3 cloves garlic, minced

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.

1. 1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

1. 1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

2. One-Pan Chicken & Veggies

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, diced

• • 1 bell pepper, diced

• • 1 zucchini, sliced

• • 1 red onion, sliced

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

3. Chicken Breast Tacos

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

• • 4 tortillas

• • 1 avocado, sliced

• • 1 cup lettuce, shredded

• • 1 cup salsa

• • Fresh lime, for serving

Instructions:

1. 1. Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.

1. 1. Layer the grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, and salsa on each tortilla.

1. 1. Squeeze fresh lime over the top just before serving.

4. Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts

• • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• • 1 cup heavy cream

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side.

1. 1. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until softened.

1. 1. Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

1. 1. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

5. BBQ Chicken Wraps

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

• • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

• • 4 large tortillas

• • 1 cup coleslaw mix

• • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. 1. Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl. Set aside.

1. 1. Warm the tortillas and layer with coleslaw and BBQ chicken.

1. 1. Sprinkle with cheese, roll up the wraps, and serve.

6. Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts

• • 1/4 cup honey

• • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • Fresh rosemary, for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

1. 1. Mix honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

1. 1. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour honey mustard mixture over the top.

1. 1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with fresh rosemary before serving.

7. Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, sliced

• • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)

• • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

• • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. 1. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden.

1. 1. Add mixed vegetables and minced ginger, stirring to combine. Cook until vegetables are tender.

1. 1. Drizzle soy sauce over the stir-fry and serve over cooked rice.

8. Italian Chicken Skillet

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, cut into pieces

• • 1 can diced tomatoes

• • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• • 1 cup spinach

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. 1. In a skillet, brown the chicken pieces over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

1. 1. Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking for 10-15 minutes.

1. 1. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

9. Caprese Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts

• • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• • 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped

• • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

1. 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in a baking dish.

1. 1. Top with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

1. 1. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and sprinkle with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

10. Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

• • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced

• • 1 cup cooked quinoa

• • 1 cup black beans, rinsed

• • 1 cup corn, cooked

• • 1 avocado, diced

• • 3 tablespoons lime juice

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and diced chicken.

1. 1. Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper, mixing well.

1. 1. Top the bowls with diced avocado before serving.