40 kid-friendly chicken breast recipes that will help to get dinner served quickly and stress-free. You won’t have to deal with bland or flavorless chicken with these kid-approved recipes!
We’ve pulled together 40 outstanding chicken breast recipes that are all kid-approved! You can forget the days of flavorless and dried-out chicken when making any of these delicious dishes.
Packed with flavor and nutrition, these tender chicken breast recipes will have you creating meals the whole family enjoys. As a mom, I know firsthand how hard it is to find recipes that please everyone, which is another reason we are beyond excited to share some of our favorites.
We hope you learn SO many great tips, tricks and ingredient swaps to help you successfully make chicken breast recipes. Best of luck trying to pick your favorite recipe!
Kid-Friendly Chicken Breast Recipes
Looking for fun recipes for chicken breast? Look no further than Air Fryer Chicken Breasts! This recipe is a healthier version of crispy deep-fried chicken as it’s air fried with very little oil. It’s golden and crispy from the outside, tender and juicy from the inside!
Grilled Chicken Breast is a easy meal bursting with flavor. Plus, it is on the table in no time thanks to the grill! The tender juicy chicken combined with the flavorful marinade makes this recipe great to serve as it or added to a pasta, salad or sandwich recipe.
Our chicken and mushroom recipe is a simple and delicious meal your whole family will love. Mushrooms are sauteed and blended with chicken broth and 1/2 and 1/2 then thickened into a creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with the seared chicken.
If the instant pot is more your thing these days, you can't go wrong with Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. This simple and delicious healthy shredded chicken taco recipe is made in the instant pot with just 4 ingredients! A perfect kid-friendly dinner idea for any night of the week.
Learn how to air fry frozen chicken breasts in just 20 minutes! This chicken is simply seasoned then cooked until it’s golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. Take frozen chicken straight from the freezer and have it ready to serve in no time at all.
Learn how to make broiled chicken breasts in just 8 minutes. This quick and flavor-packed dinner comes together quickly. Start by slicing your chicken breasts in half and season with some olive oil, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper – it’s gluten-free, too.
Our chicken cutlet sandwich is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Thinly sliced chicken is breaded then dipped in an egg wash then cooked in your air fryer or on the stovetop. Similar to the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, it’s a kid favorite!
Air fryer chicken cutlets taste amazing and are quick to cook. Breaded chicken cutlets are coated in gluten-free flour and cornstarch blend, dipped in an egg wash then air-fried golden brown. Use fried chicken cutlets as the main dish, in a chicken sandwich, or sliced on a salad.
Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken is a slow cooker meal that cooks while you’re out and is a complete meal ready to serve. Serve chicken breasts topped with cheese and salsa with the corn and bean mixture on the side or shred the chicken and serve all together over a bed of rice or with crushed tortilla chips.
Air fryer chicken cordon bleu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with chicken breasts pounded thinly, sliced ham, and cheese baked to golden perfection in the air fryer.
Our baked gluten-free chicken parmesan is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and cuts calories and fat as compared to the fried versions. Made with gluten-free breadcrumbs and plenty of marinara and cheese, this is a family favorite!
Shredded chicken for tacos in the Instant Pot is made with just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time. In no time at all, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken that’s perfect for stuffing into tortillas and topping with all your favorite fixings.
Our easy buffalo chicken breasts are a quick and easy kid-friendly dinner prepared in a skillet. Features buffalo sauce, Colby jack cheese, then topped with ranch for serving.
Learn how to bake thin sliced chicken breasts in a couple of simple steps. These baked chicken cutlets are tender and cook quickly. Learn our easy method for simply seasoning this dinner staple.
Instant Pot chicken breast and rice is a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor and protein. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, making it a great option for anyone who’s short on time but still wants to enjoy a delicious, homemade meal. With tender, juicy chicken breast and fluffy, perfectly cooked rice, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So fire up your Instant Pot and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal in no time!
Learn how to Poach frozen chicken breasts in the instant pot in a couple of simple steps. Frozen chicken breasts cook in just 12 minutes and are tender, juicy, and ready to be used in your favorite recipes.
This is the best creamy recipe around – made with no heavy cream but packed with spinach and tomatoes. Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta is one of those chicken breast recipes for people who don’t like chicken. This simple creamy chicken pasta is so delicious, your family will request it time and again.
Our One Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi recipe flawlessly combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and an irresistibly creamy sauce, all cooked to perfection in a single pan in just 30 minutes. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, this recipe promises to be a family favorite, impressing both your taste buds and your dinner guests.
Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs is an incredibly tasty and easy-to-make meal, and as a bonus, it’s healthy, too! The combination of chicken, mushrooms, and bell peppers provides a ton of essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, when you use an air fryer to cook your kabobs, you get all that yummy crispiness and caramelization of fried foods without the extra calories and fat.
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a mouthwatering, easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to impress your friends and family! Made with juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, this recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty dinner or a party appetizer.
Crockpot Salsa Chicken with cheese requires only 3 ingredients. It’s embarrassingly easy to make, full of flavor and so delicious! Serve this dish on its own, shred to add to enchiladas or serve on top of lettuce as a taco salad. Possibilities are endless when this recipe is made.
This simple baked chicken breast recipe results in the juiciest, flavorful, most delicious chicken breasts that you will make over and over. It is truly the BEST baked chicken recipe. Read more to learn the secret to preventing dry chicken!
Learn how to make easy Chinese honey garlic chicken using thawed or frozen chicken in the instant pot. This pressure cooker chicken is a healthy dinner recipe your whole family will love. Plus, it only takes a total of 13 minutes from start to finish!
These garlic butter pan-fried chicken breasts have a crisp outside and tender inside. They’re perfectly seared and can be served with just about anything! Pan-frying is a great cooking method to create a juicy chicken breast every time. You’re family is sure to love this recipe!
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tomatoes, corn, black beans, and chicken. Crunchy tortillas, avocados, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice tops it off. This soup is ready in under 15 minutes and is a great go-to recipe to make with any leftover chicken!
Teriyaki glazed chicken served with rice is a wildly delicious and simple meal to make for your family. The authentic flavors of this dish come from ginger, honey, and Marin, and of course, a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve this along with asparagus and broccolini and it’s a complete dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Fried Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are a delicious option if you want to make a sandwich, or if you simply want to eat fried chicken without worrying about the bones. Boneless skinless chicken is the key to speeding up the cooking process to get dinner on the table quicker than ever!
This low fat dinner recipe that is creamy and decadent. Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken & Broccoli has all the flavor without all the calories and fat. It is a unique twist on the traditional recipe that will not leave you disappointed.
Crafted in just a half-hour, our delicious broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts offer a delightfully simple dinner idea. The dish features succulent chicken breasts generously filled with a blend of steamed broccoli, creamy mozzarella cheese, and velvety cream cheese. The result is a culinary creation that holds a special place in the hearts of children, making it a favored choice among the younger audience.
Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Soup is bursting with flavor. With its luscious broth, tender chicken, and vibrant veggies, this recipe offers a tantalizing combination that will leave you craving for more. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy evening meal or a quick lunch that will keep you full and satisfied, this Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Soup will hit the spot.
The ultimate weeknight dinner, Creamy Chicken Breasts is ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite!
Sheet pan chicken and veggies is a quick, easy, complete dinner ready in 30 minutes. It’s a flavorful combination you’ll love, made with chicken breasts, veggies, tomatoes, and a homemade Greek dressing. If you happen to have a garden, this is the perfect recipe to use up all those extra veggies! The best part is, you can customize it however your family loves it, and we’ve included plenty of ideas down below.
Perfect 20-Minute Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts — Super juicy, flavorful, EASY, and tender baked chicken breasts that are ready in 20 minutes and made on ONE sheet pan!! Nothing complicated or fussy about this PERFECT chicken that everyone LOVES!!
Our blackened chicken salad is simple to make and looks amazing served on a wooden charcuterie board. This healthy and fresh salad brings together the bold flavors of blackened chicken with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. It’s a delicious dish that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor.
Easy Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Thyme is a very simple recipe that kids love. Not a fan of thyme? Swap with basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, or rosemary. This perfectly pan roasted recipe is delicious!
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a tender and juicy chicken recipe that’s packed with flavor from the garlic butter sauce.
Make it a complete meal by choosing your favorite side dish to pair with this flavor-packed recipe.
This Easy Melt In Your Mouth Chicken will become a top pick sooner than later. It is the perfect recipe to rotate into the menu on the nights when you are looking for a simple yet tasty chicken dinner.
Boiled chicken might seem plain and boring but it is the perfect way to cook chicken breasts to keep them juicy and bursting with flavor. Learn to boil chicken breasts with this how to tutorial.
Learn How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot taking chicken straight from the freezer and cooking it in just 12 minutes! Cooked chicken breasts can be seasoned and served, shredded, or used in a favorite recipe.
These honey dijon chicken and veggies foil packs make for a savory and nourishing dish, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Chicken breasts seasoned in a honey-mustard sauce are baked in foil to a tender finish with juicy grape tomatoes and zucchini. You’ll love the simplicity!
Cooking with chicken breasts is far from boring! These kid-approved recipes are here as proof. The delicious flavors combined with the easy instructions, makes any of these chicken recipes a great option any night of the week.
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Mary says
Great roundup!
Beck and Bulow says
Seriously so good. I never leave recipe reviews but I had to on this one. It is amazing! The only difference for me was it took probably ten minutes for the sauce to thicken up as I wanted it to.
James says
Thanks for the recipes.
Mary Slanker says
This recipe was delicious. I tried this, and my daughter just loved it. Thanks for sharing.