Lean, neutral and super versatile, chicken breast is the queen of dinnertime with these simple and easy recipes.
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Here’s the drill: asparagus spears meet sweet-heat chicken and are capped off with a perfectly blistered tomato. Build it low for an appetizer or stack it high to accommodate dinnertime hunger. Get the recipe: Sweet Chili Chicken Sticks
A warm summer salad is the best. Even reluctant green-eaters can get behind perfectly marinated chicken and veg, with just a little lettuce on the side. Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken and Veg Chopped Salad
This rich, chunky bowl of kid-friendly corn chowder has layers of flavour (hi, leeks!) and goes from kernel to table in half an hour. Get the recipe: Corn Chowder with Chicken and Bacon
Photo: Roberto CarusoYou’ve got a real winner with this comforting chicken stew. Whole seasoned chicken breasts sit in a rich broth with cremini mushrooms and green peas. Serve over mashed potatoes to be super extra. Get the recipe: Spring Chicken Sauté
Photo: Jodi PudgeWho doesn’t love a good chicken Parm? Breaded chicken cutlets cook up in a hurry, so this restaurant-style dish can make it to the table and into hungry bellies in no time. Serve with salad or over pasta. Get the recipe: Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Photo: Ryan SzulcBreakfast for dinner just got a lot more savoury. Chicken, asparagus and mushrooms hang out in a thick buttery sauce before being tucked away in a light herbed crepe. Yum. Get the recipe: Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms
Your friend Slow Cooker is making dinner tonight. Serve this sticky sweet chicken over rice with a simple salad on the side. Get the recipe: Pineapple Chicken
Photo: Erik PutzKids will love this simple baked chicken breast recipe. Tahini (sesame-seed paste) is a tasty swap for PB if there are allergies in the family. Get the recipe: Peanutty Baked Chicken
Photo: Maya VisnyeiTry this hearty one-pan meal on busy nights. It’s the perfect combination of proteins and healthy carbs. Plus: cheese. Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges
Photo: Maya VisnyeiChicken fingers: universally accepted kid food. This baked version is super crispy thanks to a corn-flake cereal coating. Get the recipe: “Fried” Chicken Fingers
Photo: Roberto CarusoTake your fajita recipe out of the wrap and into the pan with this noodle-y new spin. It’s got all the tasty flavours that you know and love. Get the recipe: Fajita Pasta
Photo: Roberto CarusoA favourite with a bit of a twist: make chicken roll-ups and cook them on skewers, then fill your fajitas. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas
Photo: Roberto CarusoFast-cooking scalloppini are just smart. The citrusy sauce and bok choy make it super interesting. Get the recipe: Citrus-Marinated Chicken Scalloppini with Baby Bok Choy
Photo: Roberto CarusoIt’s hard to believe this comes together in just 15 minutes. Thinly sliced chicken cooks fast, while carefully chosen spices (cumin, paprika and cinnamon) and tasty elements like raisins, dried apricots and fresh mint bring the flavour. Big time. Get the recipe: Quick and Saucy Moroccan Chicken
Photo: Maya VisnyeiHearty chicken barley soup is easy to make and super satisfying. You probably already have most of what you need in the pantry. Get the recipe: Chicken Barley Soup
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese irresistible enchiladas come together in just 40 minutes and will surely become a go-to weeknight meal. Get the recipe: Chicken Enchiladas
Photo: Erik PutzBam, your dinner is ready in just 10 minutes. Look at you, superstar! Get the recipe: Honey-Glazed Chicken Skewers
Photo: Andrew GrintonNot only is this filling restaurant-style pasta delicious, it’s such a cinch to put together. Welcome it into your weeknight meal rotation. Get the recipe: Garlicky Chicken and Tomato Pasta
Photo: Roberto CarusoOlive oil, roasted red pepper, crumbled feta—bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your plate with this simple chicken and potato salad dinner! Get the recipe: Greek Chicken and Potato Salad
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.