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Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer
I've been there too—the clock is closing in on dinnertime and all you've got is a package of chicken breasts and a craving for something new. The temptation to settle and make your go-to weeknight chicken recipe is strong, but you can fight it, if just this once. Why? Because you've landed here, with 26 ideas to inspire you to change things up, all in under one hour.
There's never been a better time to take your weeknight chicken breast dinner in a different direction. So dive in and get cooking!
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Garlic Knot Chicken
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Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Contributor Theodora Kaloudis says, "If you can’t find cutlets or already have whole chicken breasts on hand, just make your own. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and carefully cut them in half horizontally using a sharp knife. Alternatively, pound them out with a meat mallet until they’re about 1/2-inch thick."
4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Breasts
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Simply Recipes / Sara Haas
Contributor Sara Haas says, "One of my favorite tricks is removing some of the marinade before adding the raw protein. Since it’ll never touch the raw meat, it’s safe to mix with mayonnaise to use as a ranch sauce for serving."
Chicken Schnitzel
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Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Served simply with lemon, greens, and potato salad, chicken schnitzel is a crowd-pleaser you can (and should) make tonight.
Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich
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Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
This juicy, fresh sandwich draws its flavors from the classic Italian Caprese salad and tastes just like summer.
Continue to 5 of 26 belowChicken Supreme
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Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer
Contributor Devan Grimsrud says, "Chicken supreme is nothing if not a super saucy dish, so when deciding what to serve with it, think of things that will help you soak up all the sauce. Mashed potatoes are a classic (and absolutely stunning) choice, but oven-roasted or smashed potatoes would also do the trick."
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
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Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz
Nothing beats a one-pan chicken dinner! Serve with a simple salad and baguette.
Creamy Chicken Florentine
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Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
If you're looking for a complete meal in just one skillet, choose this chicken Florentine!
Skillet Chicken Parmesan
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Nick Evans You might think chicken Parmesan isn't ready for a weeknight, but this recipe will prove you wrong. Make it in just 40 minutes.
Continue to 9 of 26 belowCheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets
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Coco Morante If time is your main concern when it comes to a weeknight meal, these 15-minute chicken cutlets can't be beat.
Greek Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
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Sally Vargas Turn your chicken breasts into simple skewers for a quick-cooking, grill-friendly dinner.
Chicken Piccata
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Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
This quick and easy chicken piccata will make a great addition to your weeknight rotation.
Chicken Carbonara
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Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Creamy chicken carbonara is a satisfying take on the Italian classic.
Continue to 13 of 26 belowSkillet Chicken and Rice
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Nick Evans Kid-friendly and easy to riff on, this chicken and rice skillet is loaded with spices and frozen peas.
Chicken Fajitas
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Elise Bauer Our best recipe for these restaurant-style fajitas has a five-star rating from readers.
Million Dollar Chicken
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Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RDN
Author Sara Haas swears by this million dollar chicken (based on "million dollar dip," a popular recipe from the 1950s) as a go-to weeknight meal.
Continue to 17 of 26 belowChicken With Creamy Mushroom Sage Sauce
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Sally Vargas This chicken breast recipe combines mushrooms and sage for a lovely taste of fall.
Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Port Wine
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Sally Vargas The simple and comforting combination of chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes meets a delicious companion in fortified port wine.
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Elise Bauer In the heat of the summer, keeping the kitchen cool is easy thanks to this easy cilantro lime chicken, kissed on the grill.
Continue to 21 of 26 belowSalsa Verde Chicken Bake
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Elise Bauer If you're in the mood for something different, this easy, one-pot salsa verde chicken fits the bill. Serve with rice or quinoa.
Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce
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Elise Bauer Simple, quick, and satisfying, this recipe takes just 30 minutes.
Skillet Chicken Puttanesca
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Sally Vargas, Sheryl Julian, Irvin Lin, and Emma Christensen Briney olives, capers, and anchovies give this dish the salty, savory punch of its namesake.
Easy Chicken Lo Mein
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Nick Evans If you have some veggies in your fridge you need to use up, make this easy chicken lo mein.
Continue to 25 of 26 belowSweet and Sour Chicken
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Jaden Hair In this version of sweet and sour chicken, no deep frying is required!
Buffalo Chicken Chili
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Aaron Hutcherson On game day or any day, this spicy buffalo chicken chili will breathe new life into your chicken dinner.
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