Non-Boring Ways to Turn Chicken Breasts into Dinner

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  8

Now this is our kind of dinner! Just five simple ingredients—including melty cheddar cheese, cool ranch seasoning and a layer of fluffy biscuit pieces—combine in a 13x9 dish for a family-friendly meal you can always count on.

Now this is our kind of dinner! Just five simple ingredients—including melty cheddar cheese, cool ranch seasoning and a layer of fluffy biscuit pieces—combine in a 13x9 dish for a family-friendly meal you can always count on.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  8

Pesto, change-o! That’s right, this crescent ring is pretty much magic. What else would you call a 4-ingredient dinner that tastes this good? Tip: Place an upside-down cereal bowl in the center of your cookie sheet and arrange the crescent dough around it to form a circle. (Remove bowl before baking step.)

Pesto, change-o! That’s right, this crescent ring is pretty much magic. What else would you call a 4-ingredient dinner that tastes this good? Tip: Place an upside-down cereal bowl in the center of your cookie sheet and arrange the crescent dough around it to form a circle. (Remove bowl before baking step.)

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  1 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

There’s so much to love about this crazy-easy enchilada bake. First: Beans add extra fiber and protein to the chicken filling. Second: You can forget time-consuming prep—these speedy enchiladas use our favorite no-roll folding technique, so they come together in a snap. Third: All. That. Cheese.

There’s so much to love about this crazy-easy enchilada bake. First: Beans add extra fiber and protein to the chicken filling. Second: You can forget time-consuming prep—these speedy enchiladas use our favorite no-roll folding technique, so they come together in a snap. Third: All. That. Cheese.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  4

This special chicken dinner isn’t just covered in sauce—it’s smothered in it for even more deliciousness. Diced red pepper adds a pop of colorful sweetness to the pesto-Alfredo sauce, and a sprinkle of bacon on top is the perfect finishing touch. Make sure you serve with a loaf of Pillsbury™ French bread so not one drop of that wonderful sauce goes to waste.

This special chicken dinner isn’t just covered in sauce—it’s smothered in it for even more deliciousness. Diced red pepper adds a pop of colorful sweetness to the pesto-Alfredo sauce, and a sprinkle of bacon on top is the perfect finishing touch. Make sure you serve with a loaf of Pillsbury™ French bread so not one drop of that wonderful sauce goes to waste.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  4

Never before have just five simple ingredients added up to such a gourmet-looking chicken dinner! Make rows of cuts in the tops of chicken breasts, fill each little pocket with Italian cheese and salami before baking in the oven, and prepare to receive ALL of the compliments.

Never before have just five simple ingredients added up to such a gourmet-looking chicken dinner! Make rows of cuts in the tops of chicken breasts, fill each little pocket with Italian cheese and salami before baking in the oven, and prepare to receive ALL of the compliments.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

We’ve long said we could just eat dip for dinner, so naturally we’re fans of this chicken skillet, inspired by our favorite spinach-artichoke dip. Serve with Pillsbury™ French bread or crescent rolls for soaking up all the yummy sauce.

We’ve long said we could just eat dip for dinner, so naturally we’re fans of this chicken skillet, inspired by our favorite spinach-artichoke dip. Serve with Pillsbury™ French bread or crescent rolls for soaking up all the yummy sauce.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  4

This geniusly simple recipe only takes five ingredients to make—and three of them (salt, pepper and olive oil) are basically freebies. Tip: For a more flavorful dish, sprinkle chicken with your favorite spice blend, such as Montreal, lemon pepper or Italian seasoning.

This geniusly simple recipe only takes five ingredients to make—and three of them (salt, pepper and olive oil) are basically freebies. Tip: For a more flavorful dish, sprinkle chicken with your favorite spice blend, such as Montreal, lemon pepper or Italian seasoning.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  6

On those days when you’re craving a supremely satisfying soup, this is the one to make. It’s very creamy, a little spicy and packed with hearty chicken and veggies. Top with tortilla chip pieces for extra crunch!

On those days when you’re craving a supremely satisfying soup, this is the one to make. It’s very creamy, a little spicy and packed with hearty chicken and veggies. Top with tortilla chip pieces for extra crunch!

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  4 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  6

Just in case there was any question, this simple recipe proves you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a chicken dinner with a lot of flavor. Pair it with whatever pasta you have in the cupboard and a side of simple frozen veggies for the easiest Italian dinner ever.

Just in case there was any question, this simple recipe proves you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a chicken dinner with a lot of flavor. Pair it with whatever pasta you have in the cupboard and a side of simple frozen veggies for the easiest Italian dinner ever.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  5 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  4

We created this low-ingredient chicken recipe in 2015, and it’s managed to fly a little under the radar ever since. Don’t miss out on the sweet-and-savory apricot sauce—it thickens as the chicken cooks to form a glaze, which is a rare and delicious quality in a slow-cooker recipe. We like to serve it on top of rice, with a side of steam-in-bag broccoli florets for a complete meal.

We created this low-ingredient chicken recipe in 2015, and it’s managed to fly a little under the radar ever since. Don’t miss out on the sweet-and-savory apricot sauce—it thickens as the chicken cooks to form a glaze, which is a rare and delicious quality in a slow-cooker recipe. We like to serve it on top of rice, with a side of steam-in-bag broccoli florets for a complete meal.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

Who knew it was so simple to recreate takeout-style orange chicken at home? This is one of the faster slow-cooker dinners we’ve found; at just a little over two hours start to finish, you can start it in the afternoon and it will be ready to enjoy by suppertime.

Who knew it was so simple to recreate takeout-style orange chicken at home? This is one of the faster slow-cooker dinners we’ve found; at just a little over two hours start to finish, you can start it in the afternoon and it will be ready to enjoy by suppertime.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  3 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

Same-old chicken Alfredo gets an easy flavor upgrade thanks to sun-dried tomatoes. Serve this creamy slow-cooker dish with a flat pasta like fettuccine or linguine for a restaurant-worthy Italian dinner right at home.

Same-old chicken Alfredo gets an easy flavor upgrade thanks to sun-dried tomatoes. Serve this creamy slow-cooker dish with a flat pasta like fettuccine or linguine for a restaurant-worthy Italian dinner right at home.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  6

Don’t choose between chicken parm and tortellini—combine them, instead! This comforting, cheesy pasta dish is ready in just a few hours, so you can enjoy a cozy, slow-cooked comfort food dinner without having to wait all day.

Don’t choose between chicken parm and tortellini—combine them, instead! This comforting, cheesy pasta dish is ready in just a few hours, so you can enjoy a cozy, slow-cooked comfort food dinner without having to wait all day.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  3 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  4

A quick-cook version of caramelized onions lends an incredible depth of flavor to this slow-cooker meal. And just like its namesake soup, this chicken is served with toasty cheese-topped slices of French baguette. Bon appétit!

A quick-cook version of caramelized onions lends an incredible depth of flavor to this slow-cooker meal. And just like its namesake soup, this chicken is served with toasty cheese-topped slices of French baguette. Bon appétit!

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  6

The creamy lemon-butter sauce in this one-pot pasta tastes so much fancier than it really is. Pillsbury user Kristysawesome and her family give it five out of five stars: “Absolutely delicious and easy to make! My family loved this and asked me to make more of it ASAP.”

The creamy lemon-butter sauce in this one-pot pasta tastes so much fancier than it really is. Pillsbury user Kristysawesome and her family give it five out of five stars: “Absolutely delicious and easy to make! My family loved this and asked me to make more of it ASAP.”

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  6

This one-dish dinner has been a fan favorite for years, and reviewers say it’s a hit with husbands, roommates, grandkids and more. “5 stars for flavor and toddler approved!” says Pillsbury user AmaMommy. “I will keep this recipe forever.” Tip: The ingredients list calls for frozen green beans, but reviewers say peas and broccoli are both great alternatives.

This one-dish dinner has been a fan favorite for years, and reviewers say it’s a hit with husbands, roommates, grandkids and more. “5 stars for flavor and toddler approved!” says Pillsbury user AmaMommy. “I will keep this recipe forever.” Tip: The ingredients list calls for frozen green beans, but reviewers say peas and broccoli are both great alternatives.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  4

As long as you have chicken breasts, canned diced tomatoes and frozen veggies on hand, you’ll always have the makings for a delicious dinner. Enjoy this cheesy skillet all on its own, or scoop helpings over pasta to make it even more filling.

As long as you have chicken breasts, canned diced tomatoes and frozen veggies on hand, you’ll always have the makings for a delicious dinner. Enjoy this cheesy skillet all on its own, or scoop helpings over pasta to make it even more filling.

• Prep:  50 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  4

Chopped red bell pepper and fresh snow peas add just the right amount of tender-crisp veggie flavor to the hearty chicken and rice base of this easy one-pot dinner. Reviewers say it’s delicious with frozen edamame or broccoli, too.

Chopped red bell pepper and fresh snow peas add just the right amount of tender-crisp veggie flavor to the hearty chicken and rice base of this easy one-pot dinner. Reviewers say it’s delicious with frozen edamame or broccoli, too.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  8

When you’re drawing a blank on what to make for dinner this week, this is the kind of recipe you need up your sleeve. Pillsbury user Tango5160 says this bake is “very easy to make, and I got the coveted ‘That’s a do-over’ new meal award.” If your family likes extra spice, try swapping out the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend for pepper Jack.

When you’re drawing a blank on what to make for dinner this week, this is the kind of recipe you need up your sleeve. Pillsbury user Tango5160 says this bake is “very easy to make, and I got the coveted ‘That’s a do-over’ new meal award.” If your family likes extra spice, try swapping out the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend for pepper Jack.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  6

Don’t stand over a hot stove making traditional spaghetti carbonara—pop this easy baked penne version in the oven instead. Your trusty 13x9 pan is the secret to making this hands-off Italian-inspired dinner.

Don’t stand over a hot stove making traditional spaghetti carbonara—pop this easy baked penne version in the oven instead. Your trusty 13x9 pan is the secret to making this hands-off Italian-inspired dinner.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  4

Because sometimes, you just need an un-fussy meat and potatoes dinner. This recipe calls for bone-in chicken breasts, which are just as easy to prepare as boneless ones, but often more flavorful (and lower-priced, as well).

Because sometimes, you just need an un-fussy meat and potatoes dinner. This recipe calls for bone-in chicken breasts, which are just as easy to prepare as boneless ones, but often more flavorful (and lower-priced, as well).

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  6

Time to add this casserole to the never-ending list of “things you can make with a can of Pillsbury™ crescents.” Here, diced-up spirals of crescent dough are coated in crunchy Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs and scattered over the top of this weeknight-friendly twist on chicken parm.

Time to add this casserole to the never-ending list of “things you can make with a can of Pillsbury™ crescents.” Here, diced-up spirals of crescent dough are coated in crunchy Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs and scattered over the top of this weeknight-friendly twist on chicken parm.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  4

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts instantly become a thousand times more exciting when you stuff them with cheese. And when you coat them in crunchy Italian bread crumbs and top with fresh tomato-basil bruschetta mixture? Two thousand times more exciting, without a doubt.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts instantly become a thousand times more exciting when you stuff them with cheese. And when you coat them in crunchy Italian bread crumbs and top with fresh tomato-basil bruschetta mixture? Two thousand times more exciting, without a doubt.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  4

We took the flavors of everyone’s favorite appetizer and turned them into a creamy, crunchy, spicy, cheesy chicken dinner that’s so good, you’ll be dreaming about leftovers.

We took the flavors of everyone’s favorite appetizer and turned them into a creamy, crunchy, spicy, cheesy chicken dinner that’s so good, you’ll be dreaming about leftovers.

• Prep:  5 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

We’ve been spreading the word about this beyond-simple dump dinner for years now, so we’d like to let a real Pillsbury reviewer do the talking this time. BillK5145 says, “This seasoning was just right. Everyone had seconds. Easy to make. Rice was in demand as a leftover.” And when even the extra rice is worth fighting for, you know you’ve found a winner.

We’ve been spreading the word about this beyond-simple dump dinner for years now, so we’d like to let a real Pillsbury reviewer do the talking this time. BillK5145 says, “This seasoning was just right. Everyone had seconds. Easy to make. Rice was in demand as a leftover.” And when even the extra rice is worth fighting for, you know you’ve found a winner.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

This unassuming chicken and rice bake is hiding a flavorful secret: fresh gingerroot! One teaspoon is all you need to elevate the taste of familiar pantry staples in this tropical-inspired dump dinner.

This unassuming chicken and rice bake is hiding a flavorful secret: fresh gingerroot! One teaspoon is all you need to elevate the taste of familiar pantry staples in this tropical-inspired dump dinner.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  4

These little bundles of goodness are foil-packed with outstanding Caprese flavor, thanks to bright basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, juicy Roma tomatoes and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. The fresh basil on top is optional, but highly encouraged. Tip: Instead of using a knife to cut basil leaves into strips, use kitchen shears to snip leaves directly over the open foil packs for an easy shortcut.

These little bundles of goodness are foil-packed with outstanding Caprese flavor, thanks to bright basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, juicy Roma tomatoes and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. The fresh basil on top is optional, but highly encouraged. Tip: Instead of using a knife to cut basil leaves into strips, use kitchen shears to snip leaves directly over the open foil packs for an easy shortcut.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  4

We love low-mess foil packs for an easy way to make dinner on the grill, but did you know you can bake them in the oven, too? So whether you’re camping in the wilderness or “camping” in the living room, this easy kitchen-tested dinner is always a great choice.

We love low-mess foil packs for an easy way to make dinner on the grill, but did you know you can bake them in the oven, too? So whether you’re camping in the wilderness or “camping” in the living room, this easy kitchen-tested dinner is always a great choice.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  6

Winner, winner…well, you know the rest. This dinner combines so many of our favorite things into one genius recipe: zero-cleanup foil-pack cooking, chicken-bacon-ranch flavors, melty cheddar cheese and an ingredient list you can count on one hand.

Winner, winner…well, you know the rest. This dinner combines so many of our favorite things into one genius recipe: zero-cleanup foil-pack cooking, chicken-bacon-ranch flavors, melty cheddar cheese and an ingredient list you can count on one hand.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  4

The Pillsbury editors (and our families) have practically shouted from the rooftops about how much we love this colorful, veggie-packed recipe, and we’re not the only ones. “Made this for a ladies luncheon,” says Pillsbury user Pottstownmom. “Rave reviews. Was a hugh success - two requests for the recipe. I had made extra hoping for leftovers, but not a carrot left!”

The Pillsbury editors (and our families) have practically shouted from the rooftops about how much we love this colorful, veggie-packed recipe, and we’re not the only ones. “Made this for a ladies luncheon,” says Pillsbury user Pottstownmom. “Rave reviews. Was a hugh success - two requests for the recipe. I had made extra hoping for leftovers, but not a carrot left!”

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  6

Beef stroganoff? Been there, done that. Mixing it up with chicken keeps a classic dish feeling new. This creamy and delicious stovetop version is ready in just 30 minutes, and can be served over rice, egg noodles or any other starch you have on hand—even mashed potatoes.

Beef stroganoff? Been there, done that. Mixing it up with chicken keeps a classic dish feeling new. This creamy and delicious stovetop version is ready in just 30 minutes, and can be served over rice, egg noodles or any other starch you have on hand—even mashed potatoes.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  6

This 5-ingredient pizza is one of our favorite ways to use up leftover chicken. It’s shown here with 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken breast, but you can use shredded chicken, too—whatever you have on hand is fine. You can play around with the cheese as well; as long as you have two cups total, you can make a custom mix with shredded cheddar, Colby or pepper Jack.

This 5-ingredient pizza is one of our favorite ways to use up leftover chicken. It’s shown here with 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken breast, but you can use shredded chicken, too—whatever you have on hand is fine. You can play around with the cheese as well; as long as you have two cups total, you can make a custom mix with shredded cheddar, Colby or pepper Jack.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  18

Chicken. Bacon. Ranch. Pizza. These are perhaps the four most powerful words ever when it comes to convincing a picky child to happily eat their dinner. Plus, who doesn’t love dunking?

Chicken. Bacon. Ranch. Pizza. These are perhaps the four most powerful words ever when it comes to convincing a picky child to happily eat their dinner. Plus, who doesn’t love dunking?

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

This recipe went to the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 2013, so you know it’s good! Pillsbury user Bethany-Call certainly thinks so: “This recipe has it all! Easy to follow instructions, lovely presentation, amazing flavor! Rave reviews from the entire family, so I am tempted to take it to my next church dinner!”

This recipe went to the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 2013, so you know it’s good! Pillsbury user Bethany-Call certainly thinks so: “This recipe has it all! Easy to follow instructions, lovely presentation, amazing flavor! Rave reviews from the entire family, so I am tempted to take it to my next church dinner!”

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  1 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

These stuffed chicken breasts are here to remind us all that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. In this case, what’s on the inside is a seasoned mushroom blend and Gruyère cheese. (Of course, when you wrap stuffed chicken breasts with strips of bacon, what’s on the outside is pretty important, too.)

These stuffed chicken breasts are here to remind us all that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. In this case, what’s on the inside is a seasoned mushroom blend and Gruyère cheese. (Of course, when you wrap stuffed chicken breasts with strips of bacon, what’s on the outside is pretty important, too.)