Chicken breast is one of the most versatile meats you can get, lending itself to many recipes from pasta to pizza and all the deliciousness in between. If like me, you’ve been adding an extra pack to your supermarket trolley because chicken prices are still budget-friendly, here are 12 chicken breast recipes to keep breast boredom at bay!
Don’t be chicken about trying new chicken breast recipes…
Don’t be too chicken to try new recipes and ways of cooking with chicken breasts! You really can’t mess it up as it’s meat that adapts to different flavours so well. The ONLY thing I’d keep an eye out for is it drying out – so just try not to overcook it. Easy peasy!
12 delicious chicken breast recipes to impress the family
1. Chicken and leek pastry parcels
No fancy pants pie maker, no worries! Chicken and leek pastry parcels are surely the next best thing – who doesn’t love a creamy chicken filling encased in buttery puff pastry? TIP: This chicken breast recipe would also be excellent for a sausage roll maker!
2. Cheesy chicken tray bake
This cheesy chicken tray bake is a great recipe for those not afraid of green veggies! Crispy cheesy chicken with roasted vegetables and creamy cheese sauce aplenty? Save me a seat for dinner!
3. Easy BBQ Hawaiian chicken kebabs
A family favourite not just for summer but all year round, these easy BBQ Hawaiian chicken kebabs are an absolute hit with the kids (and a sneaky way to get some extra veggies into their bellies!).
4. Thai green chicken curry
Make this classic Thai green chicken curry recipe in a quick 30 minutes! A good Thai green chicken curry never goes astray when you’re looking for a warming and flavour-packed meal. Don’t forget the naan!
5. Slow cooker honey chicken
If it’s a set and forget dinner you want, you have to try the slow cooker honey chicken recipe. Just like the takeaway version the family loves so much, except you don’t have to leave the house to pick it up. Winning!
6. Low-carb cashew chicken
Looking for an easy and tasty meal? This low-carb cashew chicken recipe will do the trick, using mostly pantry ingredients, it’s packed with flavour and great all year round. Stretch it out with some extra veggies and cauliflower rice (low-carb) or fluffy white rice.
7. Chicken cold rolls with peanut sauce
Perfect for lunch boxes and warm weather dinners, this chicken cold rolls recipe hits the spot perfectly every time. Just don’t forget to check your school’s nut policy before packing the peanut sauce. So yum!
8. Parmesan crumb chicken schnitzel
A staple in my family’s dinner lineup, everyone loves a chicken schnitzel! Leave it plain, add gravy or go pub-grub style with a parmigiana topping – however you like it, you can bet no one will refuse their plates on chicken schnitzel night.
9. Chicken and pineapple stir fry
This easy chicken and pineapple stir fry is the answer to good food, fast. With all-fresh ingredients, it’s hearty and delicious, yet quick to prepare. Even better, this stir fry will satisfy the whole crew with its natural sweetness from the pineapple.
10. Easy chicken pot pies
Ramekins with a puff pastry lid top make for an excellent dinner. Warm, cosy and with little mess since everyone gets their own individual chicken pot pie!
11. Baked Hawaiian chicken breast with rice and pineapple
Just like an island holiday, this dish is like a plate of sunshine. This sweet and tasty baked Hawaiian chicken breast with rice and pineapple is easy to make and sure to be a family favourite – plus it’s on the table in just over half an hour. Amazing!
12. Apricot chicken with buttered rice
If you have fussy eaters, this apricot chicken and buttered rice dish has all the sorcery required to get them to eat again. It’s a very affordable meal and one that can be added to the weekly meal planner, plus it’s incredibly easy to make.
Do you have a favourite chicken breast recipe? We’d love to hear it! Share your recipe in the comments below to inspire others in the kitchen with YOUR family faves.
