7 Chicken Breast Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Because you can't have too many chicken breast recipes in your arsenal.

Creamy Chicken And Asparagus Bake on a plate
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

If there's one protein to always keep in your fridge, it's chicken breasts. The versatile ingredient is perfect for roasting, grilling, frying, and so much more. It's also one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook! Of course, you have to know what you're doing—a chicken breast can go from juicy and succulent to dry as a bone in the blink of an eye. That's why you need a few good recipes up your sleeve! Fortunately, we've got you covered in that department.

01 of 08

Monday: The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts

Grilled chicken breasts on a plate served with lemon wedges.

ALLRECIPES / NELLY CUANALO

"The best grilled chicken breasts you'll ever make begin with a basic marinade and end with the best technique for perfect cooking, complete with beautifully-executed grill marks." —Nicole McLaughlin

02 of 08

Tuesday: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

3 tacos with grilled chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, tomatoes, and lettuce on a board

Maura Rawlette

"No boring tacos here! These chicken bacon ranch tacos are made with seasoned and grilled chicken, lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, pepper Jack cheese, ranch, and bacon. These tacos are unique—you might never eat a taco without ranch again." —Chef Mo

03 of 08

Wednesday: Sheet Pan Quesadillas

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"These sheet pan quesadillas are great to make for parties when you want to serve all the quesadillas at the same time! A second baking sheet on top of the stuffed tortillas helps them bake up golden and crisp on the outside, full of melted cheesy goodness on the inside." —Ramona Cruz-Peters

04 of 08

Thursday: One-Pan Chicken Gnocchi

sauteed chicken breast cutlets on top of creamy gnocchi and vegetable mix on white plate

TheDailyGourmet

"This creamy chicken gnocchi cooks in one pan, from chicken to veggies to creamy sauce, and uses convenient store-bought gnocchi. It’s a versatile recipe, and can be the perfect meal to use up scraps of most vegetables." —TheDailyGourmet

05 of 08

Friday: Creamy Chicken And Asparagus Bake

Creamy Chicken And Asparagus Bake on a plate

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This creamy chicken and asparagus bake combines classic flavors for a quick and easy spring dinner." —Catherine Jessee

06 of 08

Saturday: Cheesy Tomato Baked Chicken Breasts

Baked chicken breasts topped with tomato and cheese, garnished with scallions and spinach salad on the side

Renee Pajestka

"This is an easy recipe for baked chicken breasts from the Provence region of France that has a delicious flavor thanks to mustard, cherry tomatoes, fresh rosemary, thyme, and cheese." —Barbara Sauermann

07 of 08

Sunday: Chef John’s Chicken Saltimbocca

rimmed plate with chicken breast saltimbocca in sauce with a small green salad and lemon wedge

John Mitzewich

"Chef John’s chicken saltimbocca is a next-level flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts. The quick and easy pan sauce is optional, but really elevates the dish, and a tangy salad of bitter greens and radish makes a fresh contrast between bites." —Chef John

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