The Top 10 Chicken Breast Recipes of All Time

Our readers have crowned these the best of the best.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published April 16, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
Garlic Knot Chicken Breasts on a plate

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

When it comes to chicken, there's no denying that chicken breast is king. If you're inclined to scoff and turn away, 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 and counting—you won't underestimate this humble cut again. Don't miss the helpful tips and tricks from our readers!

  • Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Grilled chicken breast on resting on each other on a cutting board.

    Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez

    "This is the best, juiciest boneless chicken breast I've ever had! I did leave it in the brine for about an hour and it was perfect. Even after heating it in the microwave it retained the juices and texture. Thanks for sharing!!!" —Rose, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Chicken Piccata

    A helping of chicken piccata on a plate topped with sauce

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I doubled the sauce and added a shallot and some garlic before adding the wine, lemon and capers. I served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed spinach (inspired by another commenter). Major hit and will be making again and again!" —Kirsten, Simply Recipes Reader

  • The Best Chicken Fajitas

    A platter of cooked chicken fajitas

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "My family and I absolutely LOVE these fajitas! I have made them probably 7 or 8 times. Twice I have cooked ahead of time and took them for an easy camping meal - yummy reheated too!" —Julie, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Classic Chicken Salad

    Chicken Salad with celery and bell pepper

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I substituted raspberry jam and apple cider vinegar for plum jam and lemon juice. A very nice pop of sweet and acid. Thanks for the recipe. It's a keeper." —John, Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

    A bowl of white chicken chili topped with cilantro

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "I am not typically a white chili lover, but this is going into the rotation. I made it exactly as written with one change: I hate bell peppers, so I used a large poblano instead. It increased the heat very slightly, but I like that result. I added a few cubes of avocado as a topping, and dang. This is so good." —lauri8, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Garlic Knot Chicken Breasts

    Garlic Knot Chicken Breasts on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "Such a delicious and FAST chicken dish, my family loved this one. The garlic butter is so good, we were spooning it onto the quinoa and roasted vegetables that we ate along with the chicken. Can't have too much garlic in this one!" —Coco, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Apricot Chicken

    Apricot Chicken in Bowl With Fork

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "This dish was delicious! I expected it to really sweet, but the addition of the onions, cinnamon, rosemary, and tabasco convert the super sweet apricot flavor into a rich savory dish. I used the dried apricots + a low sugar jam which I'm glad is an option. I would be soooo sad if I could only make this dish during apricot season." —Sasha, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Vietnamese-Style Noodle Bowls with Chicken

    Vietnamese Noodle Bowls with Chicken

    Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian

    "This was so good I'm making it again! It's perfect for meal prep also. I did add an extra 1/2 tsp of sugar and some lime juice into the sauce. Such a fresh and delicious meal!" —Stephanie, Simply Recipes Reader

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  • 4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Breasts

    Ranch chicken on a plte with a bowl of ranch mayo sauce

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

    "Really easy and delicious! Make sure you season your chicken well with salt and pepper. I cooked two of the cutlets after about 2 hours marinating, then the other 2 the next day after almost 24 hours. They were both good, but a longer marinade is definitely tastier!" —Laurel, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken

    A serving of creamy dijon chicken over noodles in a bowl

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Just made this tonight, and it's a very good dish. Both my teenagers loved it as well, so it's a keeper. I added some petite peas at the end for a bit of color, but really, it's quite perfect just as it is. Thank you!" —HW, Simply Recipes Reader

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