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40 Easy Meals You Can Make with Frozen Chicken Breasts

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So you bought a ten-pound bag of frozen chicken breasts on sale in bulk. Congrats, you’re officially on your way to making tasty, versatile dinners all month long. Looking for a little inspiration for your next meal? Voilà: 40 so-not-boring recipes to try, from cozy slow cooker chicken noodle soup to garlic basil chicken.

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1. Garlic Breaded Roast Chicken Breast

Crispy and seasoned to perfection.

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2. Kung Pao Chicken

Spice up your dinner rotation with this Chinese-inspired stir-fry.

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3. Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Let your Crock-Pot do the work for you.

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4. Chicken And Waffle Sandwiches

We could all use a little Southern comfort (especially on Mondays).

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5. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Fact: a bowl of piping hot broth is the best medicine.

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6. Apricot Chicken With Cauliflower Rice

Guys. This recipe has only three ingredients. We know.

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Pinch of Yum

7. Spicy Peanut Chicken Soba Noodle Salad

Hot noodles are overrated.

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8. One-pan Walnut Brie-stuffed Chicken

Save this one for a splurge day.

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The Modern Proper

9. One-pan Honey Mustard Chicken And Vegetables

Whole grain mustard adds extra texture.

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10. Grilled Lemon-herb Chicken And Avocado Salad

Think outside the box tonight.

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11. Chicken Enchilada Casserole

It’s fiesta time.

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Erin McDowell

12. Spinach And Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Bookmark this for when you’re craving chicken parm but not all the calories.

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13. Chicken Tikka Masala

Well, aren’t you adventurous?

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14. Creamy Chicken, Corn And Tomato Skillet

Only three simple steps and 30 minutes to serve this beautiful dish.

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Salt & Wind

15. Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan

Better than your average parm.

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16. Baked Caprese Chicken Skillet

Fact: Everything tastes better when topped with mozzarella.

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17. Bruschetta Chicken

Pair it with spaghetti and call it an Italian feast.

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Damn Delicious

18. Chicken And Potatoes With Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Look up “comfort food” in the dictionary and you’ll find this.

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19. Honey-lime Chicken And Veggies In Foil

Dinner doesn’t seem so hard when there’s no cleanup involved.

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20. Slow-cooker Pulled Chicken

Enjoy this barbecue classic all year long.

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21. Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

Light, zesty and totally satisfying.

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Carlsbad Cravings

22. Chicken In Coconut Mango Verde Sauce

Extra rice, please. (Actually, extra everything.)

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Foodie Crush

23. 30-minute Caprese Chicken

Close your eyes and you’re in Italy.

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24. Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers With Tzatziki Sauce

Make extra sauce. You’ll want to eat it with everything.

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How Sweet Eats

25. Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Now that’s a salad we can work with.

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26. Chicken And Snap Pea Stir-fry

Waaay tastier than takeout.

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Pinch of Yum

27. Spicy Chicken And Sweet Potato Meal Prep Magic

Make a big batch and eat it for lunch all week long.

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Dinner at the Zoo

28. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast

Just look at that cheese pull.

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29. Pasta Florentine With Grilled Chicken

Charring your chicken breasts for ten minutes adds a little je ne sais quoi to the classic French dish.

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30. Firecracker Chicken With Rice

This sweet, spicy and delightfully sticky dish is on the table in under an hour.

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Spend With Pennies

31. Chicken Rice Casserole

This lovely dish comes together with just four ingredients.

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32. Chicken Shawarma And Sweet Potato Fry Bowls

Fries for lunch? Don’t mind if we do.

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Damn Delicious

33. Chicken, Apple And Pecan Salad In A Jar

Pretty much the most convenient lunch ever.

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Salt & Wind

34. Sostanza Brown Butter Chicken

Like a mini vacation to Florence.

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The Modern Proper

35. Curried Chicken Salad

Whip up a double batch and make the leftovers into sandwiches.

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The Recipe Critic

36. Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

The easiest way to feed a crowd.

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37. Chicken In A Creamy Cashew Sauce

It takes only an hour to make, but tastes like it took nine.

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38. Grilled Peach, Chicken And Ricotta Pizza

Forget pepperoni—this fancy combo totally works.

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Pinch of Yum

39. Garlic Basil Chicken With Tomato Butter Sauce

Sunday supper is served.

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40. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warning: This recipe is about to change your soup game for good.

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