IT’S SUMMER and kid’s activities are in full swing! A big time saver in our house is pre-cooked chicken breasts. There are so many things you can do with chicken and having it seasoned/marinated and cooked in the fridge can help you get dinner ready in HALF the time. As I am cleaning, cutting and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for the week ahead, I also like to cook up a FAMILY SIZE package (or two) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. When we get home from evening sports I can get a healthy supper to my family quickly. Here are 20 go-to ideas and recipes to feed your busy family this summer!

20 QUICK MEAL IDEAS FOR PRE-COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS

*Save even more time – buy a pre-made whole wheat dough

4. GRILLED PANINI – Recipe for Chicken Bacon Ranch

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/chicken-bacon-ranch-panini/

5. COLD WHOLE GRAIN SALAD – Recipe for Greek Chicken and Barley Salad

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/greek-chicken-barley-salad

6. QUESADILLA – Recipe for Seasoned Chicken Quesadillas

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-quesadillas

* Lighten this recipe up by spraying your tortillas with butter-flavored PAM spray

7. SOUP – Recipe for Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quick-and-Easy-Chicken-Noodle-Soup/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=14504

8. LETTUCE WRAP – Recipe for Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/thai-glazed-chicken-lettuce-wraps-recipe.html

9. ENCHILADAS – Recipe for White Chicken Enchiladas – Yum, one of my favorites!

http://joyfulmommaskitchen.com/white-chicken-enchiladas/

10. CHICKEN SALAD – Recipe for Tarragon Chicken Salad – Delicious!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chicken-salad-veronique-recipe.html

* I would suggest cutting the salt in half when preparing this recipe

11. STIR FRY – Recipe for Snappy Chicken Stir Fry

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/snappy-chicken-stir-fry

*Use frozen, stir-fry veggies and 90 second microwave bag of brown rice – super quick and healthy meal

12. HOT PASTA DISH – Recipe for Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Asparagus-Chicken-and-Penne-Pasta/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=653

13. CASSEROLE – Recipe for Chicken, Mushroom and Wildrice Casserole

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_wild_rice_casserole.html

14. WRAP – Chicken Wraps with Mango Chutney

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-wraps-with-mango-chutney

15. CHILI – Recipe for Quick White Chicken Chili

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/quick-chicken-chili.aspx

* Forget the mess of pureeing the beans, use a potato masher in a strainer after draining, then mix stir them in

16. POT PIE – Recipe for Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-and-biscuit-pot-pie-recipe.html

* Big time saver – purchase pre-made biscuits and frozen beans and peas

17. TACOS – Recipe for Lime Chicken Tacos – Fantastic Light Summer Meal

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/lime-chicken-soft-tacos/

18. STUFF IT – Recipe for Chicken and Spinach Puffs

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-and-spinach-puffs/

19. SHRED IT & SAUCE IT – Recipe for BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Jalapeno Avocado Spread – Yum!

http://www.skinnymom.com/barbecue-chicken-sliders-with-jalapeno-avocado-spread/

20. NACHOS – Recipe for Baked Chicken Nachos – Great Family Meal!

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-chicken-nachos

20 Meal Ideas for Pre-Cooked Chicken Breasts Getting YOUR DINNER done QUICKER