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Quick & Easy Dinners that Start with a Package of Chicken Breasts

When you’re short on time, energy, or dinner inspiration – or all three – a package of good ol’ chicken breasts can be your best friend. With just a little prep and a handful of supporting ingredients, a complete meal is never far away with chicken on standby in the freezer. Whether you’re craving comfort food, leaning light and low–carb, hungry for a taste of the exotic, or just trying to keep your family full (with no complaints!), these 12 weeknight-ready meals have got you covered.  
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Barbecue Chicken and Biscuit Sandwiches

What could be better than barbecue chicken sandwiches? This version is so easy, you will want to make it every week.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken soup gets a Mexican twist featuring spicy jalapeño and crunchy tortilla strips.

Chicken and Penne with Walnut Pesto

Double the pesto for this dish and freeze it in an ice cube tray for a pop of flavor anytime. Stir cubes into sauces or defrost and spoon.

Chicken Piccata

You can’t go wrong with a classic – especially when it comes together with just five ingredients. Tangy capers and fresh lemon add a pop of bright flavor to this quick and easy chicken piccata that hits the table in 20 minutes.  

Thai Chicken Soup with Gnocchi Dumplings

This comforting chicken soup will transport you to Thailand – with a quick pit stop in the Mediterranean. Frozen potato gnocchi work as fluffy dumplings in a creamy coconut-red curry broth loaded with chicken and the crunchy fiber of shredded cabbage and carrots.  

Chicken Tikka Masala with Veggies

Our take on chicken tikka masala is ready in less time than takeout and costs less, too. Kitchen standby ingredients like jarred simmer sauce, frozen veggies, and microwave-ready brown rice help get this complete, nutritious meal on the table in 20 minutes. 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Assemble-your-own chicken fajitas with all the fixings make dinnertime fun. A sheet pan makes it easy to prep, cook, and clean. That’s what we call a win-win! 

Slow Cooker Teriyaki-Braised Chicken

Even on the busiest days, this mostly hands-free, Asian-inspired chicken is reliable go-to. Bottled teriyaki sauce and fresh cilantro kick up the flavor factor of crockpot-ready chicken paired with precooked Jasmine rice.  

Air Fried Crispy Chicken Cutlets

Crispy chicken cutlets without the mess and calories of deep frying? The air fryer makes it possible, even when you’re short on time. Pair this 5-minute prepped chicken with green salad and your favorite dipping sauce – or serve it up on sandwiches – for a family favorite that never gets old. 

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Strips

The secret to this finger-friendly, kid-pleasing dinner is probably already in your pantry. Crushed pretzels are the tasty coating for crunchy chicken tenders that come together with just five ingredients.  

Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Parm

A parchment-lined sheet pan replaces the deep fryer in this lightened up take on chicken Parm. Grape tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan add tons of flavor to crispy breaded chicken breast that’s delicious served in hero rolls or over your favorite pasta. 

Sheet Pan Chicken with Squash and Brussels Sprouts

This trifecta of color, texture, and nutrients is the perfect no-fuss dinner for chilly nights. Cubed chicken breast, butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts get a flavor boost from balsamic vinegar, thyme, and garlic

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