Chicken Recipes
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Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce
Quick-cooking, convenient, and low in fat, the versatile chicken breast stars on more dinner tables than any other meat. Find our favorite chicken breast recipes here, including French, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, and Indian-inspired dishes, as well as all-American favorites like chicken potpie and chicken salad.
Tarragon and Dijon mustard add spark to cream sauce for sauteed chicken breasts. This French bistro-style dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Chicken Parmigiana
Thin chicken breast cutlets coated in a Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture are pan-fried in olive oil just until crisp and juicy. The cutlets are arranged on a bed of tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella, and broiled briefly to make the cheese melted and bubbly. -
Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad
A creamy, tangy mixture of low-fat buttermilk, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and grated Parmesan serves double duty as marinade and dressing for this lighter version of chicken Caesar salad. Toss the buttermilk dressing with romaine lettuce, radicchio, broiled chicken, and homemade multigrain croutons. -
Fast Chicken Fajitas
Season chicken breasts with chili powder and sear under the broiler along with onions and peppers to make a quick weeknight version of the Tex-Mex favorite. Set the table with tortillas and bowls of sour cream, cilantro, and salsa so everyone can assemble his or her own. -
Lighter General Tso's Chicken
Sauteed rather than deep-fried, this homemade rendition of the Chinese takeout favorite is lower in calories and fat. To dial up the good-for-you factor, add carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli. -
Spinach-and-Brie Chicken with Tomato Orzo
Frozen spinach, Dijon mustard, and creamy Brie transform plain chicken breasts into dinner party fare. As the chicken broils, prepare the easy orzo pilaf to make a delicious meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. -
Curried Chicken Salad on Whole-Wheat Pitas Photo: Yunhee Kim
Curried Chicken Salad on Whole-Wheat Pitas
Mix nonfat Greek yogurt with curry powder, lemon juice, and just a touch of mayonnaise to make the light and spicy dressing for these open-faced chicken salad sandwiches. Stir in sliced almonds, cubed Granny Smith apple, and poached chicken breast, and serve on toasted whole-wheat pita breads. -
Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Creamy and tangy avocado and red-onion salsa is a flavor-packed complement to spicy sauteed chicken breasts. Serve with cumin rice or tortillas. -
Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage
This easy version of the Italian dish known as saltimbocca alla Romana replaces the traditional veal with chicken breasts. A sage leaf and a slice of prosciutto wrap each chicken breast, which is then drizzled with a quick white-wine sauce. -
Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad
Equal parts savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy, the dressing is what makes this one-bowl meal irresistible. Garnish the salad with your choice of toppings, including bean sprouts, scallions, fresh mint, and chopped peanuts. -
Lighter Chicken Potpie Photo: José Manuel Picayo Rivera
Lighter Chicken Potpie
Transform a rich comfort food into a healthier choice with just a few adjustments: Use skinless chicken breast, low-fat milk, and add an extra dose of vegetables. The top crust is phyllo dough lightly brushed with olive oil. -
Seared-Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing
Sour cream, goat cheese, chives, and white-wine vinegar make a marvelous dressing for this elegant spring chicken salad. Arrange slices of pan-seared chicken, halved fresh Bing cherries, and walnuts over a bed of Boston lettuce and serve with the goat cheese dressing on the side.Get the Seared-Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing Recipe
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Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
It's easy to re-create this beloved Indian restaurant dish at home: Marinate boneless, skinless chicken thighs in plain yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeno chiles before grilling over high heat. Serve the tandoori chicken with basmati rice and purchased naan bread if you like. -
Chicken and Asparagus Rolls
These bundles of chicken, asparagus spears, sliced tomatoes, and cheese are fancy enough for a dinner party but quick and easy enough for a weeknight. To make chicken breasts thin enough to roll, split each one in half horizontally and pound between sheets of plastic wrap. -
Chicken with Cranberry Sauce
No need to save the cranberry sauce just for Thanksgiving turkey! Here, it makes a delightful companion to simple, thyme-rubbed roast chicken breasts. -
Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta and creamy garlic-provolone sauce. This crowd-pleasing casserole can be made up to three months in advance and kept in the freezer until you're ready to bake and serve.Get the Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
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Lighter Chicken Enchiladas
Cumin, garlic, and chipotles season the light-but-flavorful sauce for these enchiladas. Steaming the chicken breasts cuts down on fat. -
Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps
Chicken breast and red bell pepper seasoned with ginger and soy sauce are wrapped in Boston lettuce leaves for a light and fun appetizer or main course. Serve with steamed rice if you like. -
Panko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard Sauce
Crispy, panko-coated chicken bites are baked, not fried, to make an appetizer that guests of all ages will love. The easy dipping sauce is made from apricot jam, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme.Get the Panko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard Sauce Recipe
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Chicken with Artichokes and Angel Hair
Two pantry staples, canned artichoke hearts and capers, create a quick, sophisticated sauce for sauteed chicken cutlets. Serve on a bed of angel hair or any other pasta you have on hand. -
Chicken Club Salad
Chunks of baked chicken breast, crumbled bacon, and chopped tomato and red onion mingle with light mayonnaise and white-wine vinegar in this deconstructed club sandwich. Pile the chicken salad on lettuce leaves or toasted sourdough bread. -
Chicken Satay with Peanut-Chutney Sauce
A creamy, tangy sauce of peanut butter, mango chutney, lime juice, garlic, and soy sauce makes these chicken breast skewers irresistible. In place of the chicken, you can substitute beef, lamb, salmon, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu. -
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Olive tapenade and artichoke hearts add a Mediterranean accent to broiled chicken in this lunch wrap. You can add in goat cheese or chopped sun-dried tomatoes too. -
Greek Chicken Cutlets
Here's our pick for fastest chicken dish: When 15 minutes is all you have, saute quick-cooking cutlets and top with feta, olives, tomatoes, and mint. -
Asian Chicken Salad with Bok Choy
The light dressing for this salad takes its inspiration from Vietnamese nuoc cham sauce, a mixture of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and hot pepper (cayenne, in this case). Toss sliced chicken breasts, snow peas, shallots, and mint in the dressing and serve with blanched baby bok choy. -
Tortilla Pie with Chicken
This crowd-pleasing casserole can be assembled in 10 minutes: simply layer corn tortillas with shredded chicken, canned green chiles, salsa, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. To save time, use store-bought salsa and rotisserie chicken. -
Chicken Fettuccine with Pesto Cream Sauce
Add a splash of cream to prepared pesto to create an easy, exceptional sauce for chicken breasts and pasta. Toss in sun-dried tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms to up the veggie quotient. -
Chicken Potpie
Puff pastry tops individual serving-size dishes filled with tender chicken, carrots, mushrooms, peas, and pearl onions. Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce add zing to the rich cream sauce. -
Sesame Chicken with Cabbage and Red Grapefruit Sauce Photo: James Baigrie
Sesame Chicken with Cabbage and Red Grapefruit Sauce
Toasted sesame seeds form a rich, golden coating for chicken breast halves. The accompanying side dish of napa cabbage is braised in a sauce of grapefruit juice, shallot, white wine, and fresh ginger.Get the Sesame Chicken with Cabbage and Red Grapefruit Sauce Recipe
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Radicchio and Mushroom Chicken Roulade
A mixture of mushrooms, chicken liver, sage, Marsala wine, and radicchio is rolled up in pounded-thin chicken breasts to create an flavor-packed main dish. The chicken roulades are served with roasted cipollini onions and sauteed mushrooms. -
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Coat sauteed chicken tenders in hot-pepper sauce and a drizzle of melted butter to make a lighter, boneless version of Buffalo wings for this lunch wrap. Roll up the chicken in a whole-wheat tortilla with shredded carrot and celery, and blue cheese-yogurt sauce. -
Zucchini and Chicken Salad
Marinate thinly sliced raw zucchini in olive oil and lemon juice while you pan-sear boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Toss the zucchini and sliced chicken with fresh spinach, red onion, Parmesan cheese, pecans, and mint to complete this satisfying main-dish salad. -
Quick Jambalaya
Boneless chicken breasts, along with smoky andouille sausage, green bell pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, give this one-pot New Orleans rice dish its characteristic flavor. Shrimp is a great addition to jambalaya -- just toss it in during the last five minutes of cooking. -
Chicken Satay Skewers
Skewers of grilled chicken breast get spicy-savory flavor from sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. A simple sauce of creamy peanut butter and rice vinegar accompanies this crowd-pleasing appetizer. -
Apricot and Cheddar Chicken Melt Photo: John Kernick
Apricot and Cheddar Chicken Melt
Apricot preserves add a hint of sweetness to these chicken breast, ham, and cheese sandwiches. Before broiling, marinate the chicken overnight in white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. -
Chicken Tostada Salad
This quick Mexican salad is packed with flavor and texture. Crispy tortillas are piled high with melted cheese, lettuce, cilantro, tomato, avocado, and onion, as well as a mixture of chicken breast, onion, and chili powder. Feel free to add salsa, sour cream, or taco sauce as toppings. -
Peanut Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Sesame-ginger slaw and an easy peanut sauce accompany sauteed chicken breast. This dinner for one is tastier than takeout, and healthier, too. -
Chicken Reuben
Sliced chicken breast replaces the usual corned beef in this twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. Whip up a quick homemade version of Russian dressing using ketchup and light mayonnaise. -
One-Pot Chicken with Sausage and Potatoes
Simmer seared Italian sausage and chicken breasts with potatoes and celery to make this hearty one-pot meal. Serve with a pan sauce seasoned with fresh oregano and red-wine vinegar. -
Grilled Lemon Chicken with Garlic Bread
This easy grilled dinner is ready in just 20 minutes but doesn't skimp on flavor: Chicken cutlets are marinated in lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil, and grilled along with thick slices of garlic-rubbed country bread. -
Chicken Sandwiches with White Onions and Peppers
Sauteed mushrooms, onion, and green bell pepper bump up the flavors of this hot chicken sandwich. Feel free to scoop out the inside of the baguette for a lighter meal.Get the Chicken Sandwiches with White Onions and Peppers Recipe
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Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli
In this lighter, simpler version of classic chicken Parmesan, chicken breast tenders are coated in a Parmesan cheese and breadcrumb mixture, then broiled instead of fried. An easy side dish of penne pasta and broccoli makes this a complete meal that the whole family will love.Get the Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli Recipe
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Chopped Chicken Salad
Zucchini, red onion, toasted almonds, and fresh parsley make this romaine and chicken salad distinctly satisfying. Complete the dish with homemade croutons and a quick lemon vinaigrette. -
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta
A mixture of ricotta cheese, minced garlic, and frozen chopped spinach is stuffed between the meat and skin of large, bone-in chicken breasts. Plum tomatoes are roasted alongside the chicken for an easy, flavorful side dish.Get the Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta Recipe
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Chicken Salad with Grapes, Avocado, and Almonds over Spinach
Prepare the chicken for this colorful salad by seasoning cutlets with ground coriander and searing them in a hot skillet. Combine the chicken with red grapes, fresh corn kernels, shallot, and spinach, toss with a light Dijon dressing, and serve topped with avocado slices.Get the Chicken Salad with Grapes, Avocado, and Almonds over Spinach Recipe
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Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad
These breaded chicken breast cutlets are baked to a crisp golden-brown. The fresh flavors of arugula, red onion, and lemon juice provide the perfect balance for the rich taste of the chicken. -
Barbecued Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze
Mix peach preserves with minced garlic, soy sauce, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper to make an addictive sweet-savory glaze for grilled chicken. Serve the glazed chicken with grilled peach halves for a beautiful summer meal.Get the Barbecued Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze Recipe
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Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Lime Dressing
Lime zest and juice, minced habanero chiles, honey, and chopped pineapple make a spicy, exotic dressing for this chicken salad. Drizzle the dressing over watercress, spinach, toasted cashews, and shredded chicken breasts just before serving. -
Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
In this easy version of chicken cacciatore, chicken breasts are simmered in a rich tomato, garlic, and mushroom sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, or with Italian bread to mop up the sauce. -
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber, Radish, and Cherry Tomato Relish
Grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts get a flavor kick with a cool, refreshing salad of English cucumber, radishes, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. The salad "pickles" while you grill the chicken.Get the Grilled Chicken with Cucumber, Radish, and Cherry Tomato Relish Recipe
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Poached-Chicken Salad with Thinly Sliced Vegetables
Thinly sliced carrots, baby turnips, fennel, and apple add fresh flavors and crunch to this chicken salad. Combine the vegetables with poached chicken and Boston lettuce, then dress in a light tarragon vinaigrette.Get the Poached-Chicken Salad with Thinly Sliced Vegetables Recipe
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Pollo con Queso Tortas
These hot and hearty Mexican sandwiches are stacked with chicken breast, roasted poblano peppers, sauteed onion, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and crunchy jicama slaw. Drizzle the sandwiches with crema (Mexican sour cream) and serve with plantain chips. -
Marsala Chicken with Sage and Cremini Mushrooms Photo: John Kernick
Marsala Chicken with Sage and Cremini Mushrooms
The amounts of butter and cream have been reduced to create a lighter version of the classic chicken Marsala, but you'll never know they're missing. Mushrooms, sage, shallots, and, of course, Marsala wine contribute rich flavor to the dish.Get the Marsala Chicken with Sage and Cremini Mushrooms Recipe
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Chicken, Feta, and Pistachio Salad
Orange slices, feta cheese, and toasted pistachios bring a riot of flavor and texture to this chicken salad. Seasoning chicken cutlets with ground coriander before cooking gives them a rich, nutty flavor. -
Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Basil Salsa Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Basil Salsa
Liberate blueberries from the dessert menu by pairing them with grilled chicken. The berries are blended with basil, cilantro, red onion, and grilled jalapenos. Spoon the brilliant purple salsa over grilled chicken breasts for a light and healthy summer dinner. -
Cobb Salad Sandwich Photo: Con Poulos
Cobb Salad Sandwich
Enjoy your Cobb salad in portable sandwich form when you stack crusty bread with shredded chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, and hard-cooked eggs. Drizzle with homemade blue-cheese dressing just before serving. -
Tandoori Chicken Salad
This Indian-inspired chicken salad courtesy of cookbook author Padma Lakshmi features yogurt-marinated chicken breasts seasoned with garam masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and jalapeno. Toss the sauteed chicken with iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, plum tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, scallions, jicama, and cilantro, then dress the salad with lemon juice and the chicken pan juices. -
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Fresh breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese form the crispy coating on chicken breast cutlets. A quick lemon and Dijon mustard sauce is drizzled over the chicken just before serving. -
Chicken Cheesesteaks with Peppers
Fire up the broiler to make these hearty chicken cutlet sandwiches piled with sweet bell peppers and red onion. Melt provolone cheese over the top of the chicken and vegetables and serve on soft hoagie rolls spread with light mayonnaise. -
Chicken, Chickpea, and Pesto Salad
Toss chickpeas, sliced English cucumber, celery, and shredded chicken breasts in homemade or purchased basil pesto to make this hearty chicken salad. Chopped tomatoes and bell peppers could be tossed in, too. -
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
This Vietnamese-style marinade of lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic makes this grilled chicken breast irresistible. Serve the chicken over cold rice vermicelli salad. -
Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing
Bake chicken breasts with a seasoning of lemon zest and dried tarragon to make this chicken salad's flavorful foundation. Toss the chicken with chopped tomatoes and sliced scallions in a bright lemon dressing and serve on a bed of mesclun greens. -
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