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16 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes That Aren’t Boring

16 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes That Aren’t Boring

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Just because they're easy chicken breast recipes doesn't mean they have to be boring.

16 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Preparing chicken breasts is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen. Although that's true, it doesn't necessarily mean that they'll always come out looking amazing and tasting delicious. Since we're all about presentation and flavor, why not get both out of our meals? Better yet, why not make the process as painless as possible? These 16 easy & delicious chicken breast recipes will show you how it's done. Enjoy!

1. Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Gimme Some Oven

A simple and naturally gluten-free summer dish that pairs grilled chicken with a delicious pineapple avocado salsa. It just doesn't get any more refreshing.

2. Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala may sound a bit fancy, but don't you know it—you can actually make and serve this at home without much of a struggle. Enjoy this classic dish even without splurging at and dining in some fancy restaurant. All of the mushrooms and Marsala wine make this dish delectable.

3. Easy Fajita Chicken Bake

Easy Fajita Chicken Bake, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via The Pinning Mama

Busy nights don't always have to mean boring or store-bought meals. You can actually prepare delicious meals, without even spending that much time and effort, like this fajita chicken recipe. The perfect weeknight meal for all of you busy bees.

4. Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Basil And Bubbly

While it's not very common, chicken breast can be stuffed with variety of fillings. In this case, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are stuffed with feta and a generous amount of spinach, giving it a tangy flavor and an earthy, veggie goodness.

5. Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce

Chicken breasts in lemon cream sauce are totally the BOMB! And if you're trying to impress someone, you should try this recipe. It's creamy, it is flavorful and the chicken is just so tender and tasty. Pretty sure you'll thank this recipe for saving the day.

6. Pinot Grigio Chicken with Honey Citrus Glaze

Pinot Grigio Chicken with Honey Citrus Glaze, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Eat Live Run

A very minimal recipe that will still cause you to fall in love. Grab your favorite bottle of white wine and give this chicken the light, tangy and sweet taste that will make you want more as soon as you're finished eating!

7. 3-Ingredient Sour Cream & Parmesan Cheese Chicken

A 3-ingredient recipe, that combines chicken breast, sour cream and parmesan cheese, to bring you a super creamy and delicious dish.

8. Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Diethood

Chicken breasts pan-seared in a thick flavorful sauce along with sun dried tomatoes is where this recipe gets its intense sweet-tart flavor.

9. Baked Chicken Breasts

Baked Chicken Breasts, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Yellow Bliss Road

While this recipe is one of the easiest ones on this list, don't underestimate the end result. This makes one the juiciest and most tender chicken breast you'll ever taste…ever!

10. Sriracha Chicken Breast

Sriracha Chicken Breast, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via i Save A to Z

Do you love everything spicy?! I do, so that's why this Sriracha chicken breast sounds like absolute heaven.

11. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via The Midnight Baker

These bad boys come are bacon-wrapped chicken breasts, stuffed with onions, mushrooms and swiss cheese goodness. Not your typical chicken recipe, right??

12. Chicken and Garden Veggies Skillet

Chicken and Garden Veggies Skillet, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via iFOODreal

Cubed chicken breast, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli and quinoa. All of you health nuts will go crazy for this!

13. Portobella Chicken Slow Cooker

Portobella Chicken Slow Cooker, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Homemaking Hacks

I'll be honest. I'm not a huge fan of any dish with an abundance of mushrooms, but this slow cooker recipe made me change my mind. This dish is simply phenomenal!

14. Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes

Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Culinary Hill

Oy my, does this look refreshing or what? Balsamic chicken and tomatoes pair perfectly with brown rice to make quite the healthy meal.

15. BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken

BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken, see more at https://homemaderecipes.com/quick-easy-meals/16-easy-chicken-breast-recipes/
image via Plain Chicken

I'm a sucker for BBQ sauce, so you know this recipe is my jam! The smoky flavor of the grilled chicken compliments so well with the sauce and it tastes like a real champ! Another winning recipe!

16. Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts

If you want something a little different, try these crispy baked chicken breasts to your diet. Juicy and tender on the inside and crunchy and golden on the outside. Forget about KFC. This is all YOU!

Which of these easy chicken breast recipes are you making today? Tell us all about it in the comments section below!

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