Easy chicken breast recipes few ingredients

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 719mg 31%
Protein 24g
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 198mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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This could be the recipe collection to end all recipe collections. These are 5-star chicken breast recipes that call for 5 ingredients or fewer. Dinner's ready before you know it. And the victory is total.

Balsamic Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts are butterflied, filled with goat cheese, and baked with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction in this easy, quick recipe.

Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

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"I use this as a basic baked chicken recipe when another recipe calls for cooked chicken. Works great for everything and is super customizable," says Jennifer Jones.

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

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"Chicken is browned, and then cooked with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and sun-dried tomato pesto in this simple, elegant recipe," says LMB27.

Tender Italian Baked Chicken

Photo by Molly.

It's tender, moist baked chicken with an Italian accent. This simple but impressive dish is ready in just 30 minutes. The secret here is the breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese coating. It keeps the chicken breasts moist during baking; and the coating comes out of the oven wonderful crispy.

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon

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"Grilled chicken breasts with garlic powder, bacon, and rosemary," says Skoo. "This recipe goes together so easy with minimal prep."

Chicken Cordon Bleu I

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This French classic is perfect for company but easy enough to make for busy weeknight meals. "Easy and delicious!" says Kiersten. "Use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier."

Cashew Crusted Chicken

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"Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully easy, tangy, and crunchy baked chicken," says MR_PIANOMAN.

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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Chicken breasts baked with pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese for an easy family-pleasing dinner. "We loved the basil pesto flavor in the chicken," says Loelle. "I added panko bread crumbs to the top to give it a little crunch. Excellent recipe!"

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Chicken breasts are topped with hot pepper sauce and dry ranch dressing mix and cooked in the slow cooker. When it's ready, just shred it up and fill fresh Boston lettuce cups. AC says, "Quick, easy, and healthier than traditional Buffalo wings! Perfect for family dinners, BBQ parties, football Sundays, or just about any event!"

Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms

Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms | Photo by Chef John.

"Succulent and chicken breast are seldom found in the same sentence, but you can find them together here in this delightfully simple recipe, composed of a few common ingredients," says Bibi. "The chicken came out perfectly, with rich, delicious mushrooms."

Salsa Chicken

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Chicken seasoned with taco seasoning, topped with salsa and Cheddar cheese and baked. "You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste," says Faye. "I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!"

Chicken Walnut Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

"Devilishly good and (almost) paleo-approved!" says kcfort. "Use the leftover drippings to fry some side-dish veggies, or just drizzle on top of the completed chicken. Go ahead and modify the cheese; any stinky cheese will do. Can also substitute candied walnuts or pecans for standard walnuts for a unique sweet-and-savory flavor."

What can I add to my chicken breast?

Flavor Trick #1: Marinate Whole or Sliced Chicken Breasts for 30 to 90 Minutes Before Cooking.
Lemon-Garlic: ¾ cup olive oil + ¼ cup lemon juice + 4 cloves crushed garlic + 1 teaspoon paprika + pinch of salt..
Balsamic: ¾ cup olive oil + ¼ cup balsamic vinegar + 2 teaspoons fresh oregano + pinch of salt..

How do you cook chicken breast so it's moist?

Instructions.
Flatten the chicken breasts. ... .
Season the chicken breasts. ... .
Heat the pan. ... .
Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ... .
Flip the chicken breasts. ... .
Turn the heat down to low. ... .
Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ... .
Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes..

How do you cook chicken breast without drying it out?

To start, brine your chicken in a mixture of water and a few tablespoons of salt for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will boost the natural flavor and moisture of the chicken breasts and will leave you with a super tender piece of meat. This is the one step that will really ensure your chicken won't be dry or tough.

What dishes can be made from chicken breast?

Chicken breast with sauce.
Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie. ... .
Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe. ... .
Instant Pot Chicken Curry (Butter Chicken) ... .
Chicken and Gravy Recipe. ... .
Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe. ... .
Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables. ... .
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast With Cream Cheese. ... .
Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe..