If you've never tried bone-in chicken breasts, you're missing out. This economical cut shines in tons of tasty recipes, from barbecued chicken to chicken mushroom Alfredo.
14 Recipes to Make with Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Updated on Jan. 17, 2023
Herbed Slow-Cooker Chicken
I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.—Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
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Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of color and flavor from the lime butter—don't skip it! —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1 tablespoon lime butter: 430 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein.
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Green Chicken Chili
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 320 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken
Total Time
5 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix—just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. —Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 336 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein.
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Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone in my family loves when I make this dinner...even my kids! What's great about this recipe is that you can add vegetables you have on hand to make it heartier, such as corn, peas, or diced red bell pepper. —Monica Werner, Temecula, California
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Baked Barbecue Chicken Breast
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend made this saucy chicken for us when we had our first child. I pared down the recipe to make it lower in fat and calories. Now it's a family favorite, and even the kids ask for this baked bbq chicken breast. —Marge Wagner, Roselle, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 324 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Zesty Chicken Marinara
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend served this delicious slow-cooker chicken pasta before a church social, and I fell in love with it. My husband says it's restaurant quality. —Linda Baumann, Richfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 730 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 69g protein.
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Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender chicken is deliciously dressed up in a flavorful cream sauce with fresh mushrooms. This is an excellent entree for your family or guests. —Jane Carlovsky, Sebring, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half : 317 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1065mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been married for 42 years and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I love to collect cookbooks and try new recipes. This dish is delicious, easy and good when served with rice and a vegetable side dish. Everyone in the family loves it!—Edith Holliday, Flushing, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken with 1/2 cup sauce: 471 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 408 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein.
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Grilled Barbecued Chicken
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's fun for me to have my family members together so I can prepare their favorite foods, like this saucy barbecued chicken. The juicy, tender recipe always brings enthusiastic compliments from our four grown children and three grandkids. —Barbara Blickens Derfer, Edgewater, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 476 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 1147mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 50g protein.
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Tangy Glazed Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A flavorful sauce with a hint of orange and sweet apple jelly is perfect over bone-in chicken breasts. Serve with potatoes or rice and a salad. —Barbara Haney, St Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 505 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
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Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family adores this recipe. The coating keeps the chicken nice and moist. With the taste enhanced by marinating, the result is delicious. —Stephanie Otten, Byron Center, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 296 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 6 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Fiesta-Twisted Brunswick Stew
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
9 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Traditionally made with game meat, this updated Brunswick stew, using spicy sausage, is a modern mom’s best friend. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without cheese): 358 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.
