Looking for Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast Recipes? Here's a delicious collection of meals to make with chicken cutlets or thin chicken strips. Most of them will be ready in 30 minutes or less!
If you need dinner ideas for thinly sliced chicken breasts, you've come to the right place! I've assembled a collection of fabulous chicken cutlet recipes that will have you drooling!
I'm sharing a few of my own recipes, plus several from my food-blogging colleagues. I reviewed nearly 100 recipes to select ones with fresh ingredients that would appeal to Cooking with Mamma C readers.
You'll find Italian, American and Tex-Mex cuisines represented, plus a couple of Chinese stir-fries. You can choose thinly cut chicken breast recipes for the stovetop, oven, air fryer or grill.
You won't be bored! And, the best part is, most of these recipes will be ready in 30 minutes or less!
To make these recipes, you can purchase thin chicken cutlets or slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts yourself. And don't miss my other chicken recipes!
How to slice chicken breasts
- Use a chef's knife (affiliate link) to cut across each breast to divide it into two thinner pieces.
- Pound the chicken cutlets with a meat mallet (affiliate link) or a heavy-bottomed pan. This will tenderize them and give them a uniform thickness, so they'll cook evenly.
Now, let's get to the recipes!
29 Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast Recipes
Skillet Chicken Breast Recipes
Chicken cutlets cook fast on the stove! Enjoy these easy, thin chicken breast recipes any day of the week.
My family's breaded Italian Chicken Cutlets are legendary! Don't miss this recipe for juicy, tender and delicious cutlets.
You can make this Easy Chicken Marsala in 30 minutes! You'll love the flavor from butter, olive oil, mushrooms, lemon and Marsala wine.
This 30-minute meal features seared chicken cutlets in a rich and creamy sauce of garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. You'll feel like you're dining in a restaurant!
You can make this Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta in less than 20 minutes! It features a citrusy, garlic cream sauce that is naturally gluten-free.
Bruschetta Chicken features juicy, thin chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato and basil topping. Serve it over zucchini noodles and drizzle on balsamic glaze!
This one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo recipe will be ready in 30 minutes! It includes pan-seared chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and basil in a creamy sauce.
Get your veggies in with this pasta and chicken dish that includes bell peppers and onions! The sauce features butter, garlic, chicken stock and white wine.
Ready in just 25 minutes, this Skillet Apricot Chicken features juicy, thinly sliced chicken breasts covered in a sweet and sticky apricot jam glaze! It’s an easy weeknight dinner made in one pan (or electric skillet).
You can make this one-pan, Creamy Spinach Chicken in less than 30 minutes! You'll pan-fry the chicken cutlets until slightly crispy, then make a quick sauce with half and half and chicken broth.
This healthy Mediterranean chicken dish features tomatoes, olives, feta, wine and rosemary. It'll be ready in 30 minutes!
You can make this Easy Chicken Piccata with or without cream! It features seared, floured chicken cutlets in a lemon-butter caper sauce.
This Lemon Caper Chicken is basically chicken piccata without flour! You can get this easy, gluten-free meal on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Thin Chicken Strip Recipes
Slice chicken breasts into thin strips for sandwiches, stir-fries, fajitas and more!
Slice frozen chicken breasts into thin strips and cut them into pieces to cook for these Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak sandwiches. They're loaded with sautéed onions, peppers, and melted Provolone cheese!
Make these Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowls for a low-carb, diabetes-friendly meal! They'll be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Easy Chicken Fajitas {Ready in 30 Minutes!} | Stovetop Skillet Recipe
These flavorful, Easy Chicken Fajitas feature a bold mix of seasonings, fresh lime juice and bell peppers. You can make them in 30 minutes!
These homemade tacos feature garlicky lime chicken with charred poblano peppers, onions, and queso fresco cheese. Top them with tomatillo salsa!
Make this tasty stir fry with marinated, thin chicken breast strips, celery and onions! Serve it over rice for a restaurant-style meal at home.
Use simple, household ingredients in this crispy chicken stir fry! It features bell peppers, white onions, green onions and garlic.
Baked Thin Chicken Breast Recipes
Need ideas for baked, thinly sliced chicken breasts? Some of these recipes start out on the stove and then finish in the oven to melt the cheese on top. We don't mind, do we?
Make this mouthwatering Chicken Sorrentino for Sunday dinner! You'll brown chicken cutlets on the stove, then stack them with prosciutto, marinara sauce, breaded eggplant and provolone cheese before baking.
Use a pre-made pizza crust, flatbread, or naan for this quick BBQ Chicken Pizza! Cook thin chicken breasts on the stove, then slice them into strips before assembling your pizza and baking it.
And if you like this idea but don't want all the carbs, try these Cheesy Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts!
You can make this Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan in 30 minutes if you have your marinara ready! There's no frying involved.
Learn to make boneless, skinless, thinly sliced chicken breasts in the oven! This method promises juicy chicken that's not rubbery.
This baked Chicken Fajita Casserole is low-carb and gluten-free! It features melty cheese atop seasoned chicken, onions and peppers.
Are you ready for a fancy-looking chicken dinner that's easy to prepare? This meal features thinly cut chicken breasts stuffed and rolled with Boursin cheese and asparagus, then baked!
Air Fryer Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
Cooking thinly sliced chicken in the air fryer is a great way to get crispy, juicy results without loads of fat! Check out these fun options.
Make crispy, tender, breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer! This recipe calls for gluten-free bread crumbs, but you could use regular ones.
This air fryer-crusted chicken is made without a drop of olive oil! The recipe includes mayonnaise, Parmesan and panko.
Use homemade fajita seasoning for these Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! This recipe includes peppers, onions and jalapenos for a kick of heat.
Grilled Thinly Sliced Chicken
Marinate and grill thin chicken breasts for a delicious, tender result!
Make these sweet, spicy and smoky Honey Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches for an easy weeknight meal! Serve them on buns or in wraps.
Make these teriyaki chicken kabobs on the grill for a fun dinner or cookout! They have a sweet, salty, savory vibe.
I hope you enjoy these Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast Recipes! Let me know which ones you try!
And if you're wondering what to serve with the chicken, check out my Pasta archives and these 33 Italian Side Dishes (Contorni)!
Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ⅓ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- tomato sauce (optional)
Instructions
- If you're starting with thick chicken breasts, you will need to slice them in half horizontally (like splitting a deck of cards) to make them thinner.
- Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap. Place the thin chicken breasts on the plastic and cover them with another sheet of plastic wrap. Pound the breasts with a mallet or skillet to thin them further and tenderize them.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet (cast iron works great if you have one) melt one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer. (They should fit, but if not, cook them in two batches.) Sauté the chicken over high heat until golden brown on the first side. (It should take 2-4 minutes.)
- When the first side is done, flip over the chicken to brown the other side. (It should take 2-4 minutes.)
- Turn off the heat and remove the cooked chicken to a serving platter, leaving the pan juices in your skillet. Cover the chicken with foil.
- Serve the chicken topped with heated tomato sauce, if desired. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
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(Originally published on May 20, 2022 and updated now with additional information.)
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