99 easy chicken recipes that get dinner on the table in no time (2024)

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April 20, 2016 at 8:00pm EDT

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Chicken dinner doesn’t have to be boring, and these recipes prove it.

Sticky teriyaki chicken
Make this slow cooker sticky honey teriyaki chickenfor quick meals like salads, wraps, stir-fries and more.
Crispy chicken thighs
This plate of crispy chicken thighs, braised kale and mashed potatoes screams comfort food.
Easy barbecue chicken
Use your slow cooker to get all the flavors of barbecue chicken without ever firing up the grill.
Lemon-oregano chicken
This superfast lemon-oregano chicken dish is full of bright, fresh flavors.
One-pot chicken stew
Chicken, bacon, squash and beer — everything in one pot for a deliciously hearty stew.
Greek chicken pita
Channel your inner food truck cook, and make these grilled Greek chicken pitas with simple tzatziki sauce.
Bacon-wrapped chicken
Whether you’re serving a table of kids or adults, you’d better make a double batch of this bacon-wrapped chicken.
Indian butter chicken
No more excuses to not cook Indian food at home. This slow cooker butter chicken couldn’t be easier.
Barbecue chicken salad
Resist the urge to get a salad from the drive-thru. This homemade barbecue chicken salad is way tastier.
Peanut-crusted chicken
Get creative with coatings, and use peanuts for these tasty baked chicken thighs.
Chinese chicken salad
Shortcut alert! Use rotisserie chicken to make the easiest Chinese chicken salad.
One-pot chicken bake
This one-pot garlic-lemon chicken bake with potatoes is so easy it will keep you from calling for takeout.
Chicken Caesar salad
Make homemade nuggets to top this outside-the-box Caesar salad that’s hearty enough for dinner.
Chicken linguine
This linguine with chicken and Parmesan artichoke blush sauce is impressive enough for company.
Sweet-and-sour chicken
Satisfy your Chinese food craving with a healthier, homemade,baked sweet-and-sour chicken.
Sriracha chicken wings
For those who like it hot, these Sriracha chicken wings are the perfect appetizer or light dinner.
Vietnamese chicken
This Vietnamese caramelized spicy chicken (ga kho) is full of bold flavors and a little heat.
Lemon-herb chicken
Toss chicken and potatoes in a flavorful mixture of lemon, herbs and garlic for this super-easy baked dish.
Chicken cordon bleu
Chicken cordon bleu might sound fancy, but this simplified version is easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Grilled chicken
A simple marinade of honey and balsamic vinegar gives this grilled chicken tons of flavor.
Tex-Mex chicken salad
This recipe, full of Tex-Mex flavors, is proof that chicken salad does not have to be boring.
Ultimate baked potato
Grilled chicken and plenty of steamed veggies top this ultimate baked potato for an all-in-one dinner.
Pretzel-crusted chicken
Chicken tenders coated in pretzels and served with spicy dipping sauce are better than the drive-thru any day.
Tikka masala kebabs
There are lots of ingredients in this chicken tikka masala kebab recipe, but they’reworth it for the mouthwatering result.
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Gluten-free stir-fry
Stir-fries are one of the quickest meals you can make, and bonus, this chicken and broccoli over quinoa is gluten-free.
Arugula pesto pasta
Arugula pesto makes this simple pasta and grilled chicken dish shine.
Chicken finger sliders
Combine chicken fingers and sliders for what will probably become your kid’s new favorite meal.
Easy chicken marinades
One of the easiest ways to boost the flavor of chicken is a simple marinade.
Slow cooker fajitas
Use the slow cooker for the most tender chipotle chicken fajitas ever.
Thai chicken curry
You’ll be making this chicken currywith tons of veggies again and again.
Doritos-crusted chicken
Because you know you have a secret love of Doritos, why not coat chicken fingerswith them?
Chardonnay chicken
The great thing about this chardonnay-marinated chicken is that you end up with leftover wine.
Quick chicken fajitas
One skillet is all you need for these super-quick chicken and veggie fajitas.
Barbecue chicken pizza
Next pizza night, don’t call for delivery. This barbecue chicken pizza just might be your new favorite pie.
Tandoori chicken
If you love Indian food but don’t typically make it at home, then this tandoori chicken is a great place to start.
Bruschetta chicken
Tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese make the best topping inthis cheesy grilled chicken bruschetta.
Pasta-crusted nuggets
Chicken nuggets get a gourmet makeover with this healthy baked, pasta-crusted version.
Chicken pomodoro
Vodka cream sauce makes any dish delightful, as proven by this chicken pomodoro.
Enchiladas for two
Tired of throwing away uneaten leftovers? Make these perfectly portioned chicken and avocado enchiladas.
Cheese-stuffed chicken
This decadent goat cheese-stuffed chicken is wrapped in bacon and drizzled with pesto. Yum!
Tater tot casserole
Buffalo chicken and tater tots… What more could you ask for in a casserole?
Unfried chicken Parm
Nobody will ever guess that this crispy chicken Parmesan is baked, not fried.
Cordon bleu pasta
Here’s another genius way to get the flavors of chicken cordon bleu without the fuss: pasta casserole!
Slow cooker tacos
It doesn’t get much easier than these slow cooker chicken tacos.
Chicken chimichangas
We all love fried chimichangas, but this healthier baked version will surprise you.
Garlic chicken stir-fry
A whole head of roasted garlic means this chicken and butternut squash stir-fry will keep the vampires away.
Chicken paprika
Smoked paprika is an underrated spice, but it’s the star of this comforting chicken and potatoes dish.
Creamy chicken skillet
Doesn’t this creamy chicken skillet with mushrooms just scream “comfort food”?
Spicy cilantro chicken
Cilantro lovers, take note. These spicy chicken skewers are infused with your favorite herb for a simple marinade.
Mexican chicken Parm
Change up the standard chicken Parm by giving it a Mexican twist with a spicy red sauce.
Chicken-tofu skewers
Peanut sauce can make just about anything taste good, especiallythese chicken and tofu skewers.
Chicken grill packets
The best part of these Tex-Mex chicken grill packets just might be that there are no dishes to wash later.
Thai chicken tacos
Super-easy, two-ingredient, spicy peanut sauce puts these Thai chicken tacos over the top.
Crispy garlic chicken
The crispy garlic slices in this paprika-crusted chickenare like tapas froma Spanish restaurant.
Dr Pepper chicken
Dr Pepper might not be as popular as it once was, but it makes a perfect marinade for sweet-and-spicy chicken.
Jalapeño popper chicken
Stuff chicken breasts will all the flavors of jalapeño poppers for a dinnertime twist on the spicy appetizer.
Red wine chicken
This red wine chicken with mushroomsrecipe will get you tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.
Enchilada pasta
This one-pot recipe gives you all the flavors of chicken enchiladas in pasta form.
Pita chicken tacos
Stuff pita pockets full of chicken, cheese and veggies for a twist on a soft taco.
Baked lemon-soy chicken
The classic combination of chicken and rice gets a boost in flavor with lemon and soy sauce.
Baked potato chicken
Mini casserole dishes packed with loaded baked potato chicken make perfect individual meals.
Chicken quesadillas
Thesechicken quesadillasare packed full of spicy sauce, pepper jack cheese and guacamole.
Quinoa-crusted chicken
Next time you’re in the mood for quinoa, get your fill by breading your chicken with it.
Garlic cashew chicken
This Chinese takeout-inspired garlic cashew chicken cassoroleis perfect when you’re feeding a crowd.
Chicken ranch wraps
Ranch dressing and chicken just belong together, don’t they? These wraps make the combination portable.
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PB&J kebabs
Add some jelly to your chicken satay for a PB&J twist the kids will go crazy for.
Tropical chicken
Key lime grilled chicken with paradise salsa gives you a taste of the islands with every bite.
Thai chicken nachos
Give your chicken nachos a Thai makeover with spicy red chili, peanut sauce and cilantro.
Caribbean quesadilla
Spicy pineapple jerk chicken quesadillas are stuffed full of huge flavor and plenty of cheese. Is your mouth watering yet?
Southwest casserole
Thisspicy Southwest cheesy chicken bake will feed a crowd. Just adjust the spice level foryour family’s preference.
Chicken Parm muffins
These perfect bites take all the elements of classic chicken Parmesan and turn them into savory muffins.
Chicken popper chili
Turnjalapeño poppers into a rich, hearty and creamy chicken chili.
Baked polenta chicken
Try coating your chicken in polenta and then baking it for a super-moist result.
GF fried chicken
The all-time Southern favorite, fried chicken, gets a gluten-free makeover, and it’s so good.
Tortilla chicken
The green chili gravy on top of this tortilla-crusted chicken is what makes this dish pop.
Honey-lime chicken
The sweet and tart combination of honey and lime gives these chicken skewers real zest.
Copycat Chipotle bowl
Sometimes getting to Chipotle is too much work. Somake these copycat honey chicken bowls.
Spicy chicken burgers
You’ll be wishing for a tropical vacation with every bite of these spicy chicken burgers.
Chicken and potatoes
Thischicken and potatoesdish uses brandy and balsamic vinegar to stand out above the rest.
Healthy orange chicken
Put a healthier twist on Chinese takeout with this baked orange chicken and cauliflower “rice” recipe.
Chicken cheesesteaks
Chorizo and chicken combine with peppers, onions and more for a Southwest take on the classic cheesesteak.
Beer-infused drumsticks
Marinate drumsticks in beer, chipotle powder and honey for a sweet-and-spicy handheld dinner.
Creamy chicken pasta
This irresistibly simple one-skillet creamy pasta with garlic chicken will be your new go-to weeknight meal.
Baked citrus chicken
Raid the fruit bowl for a citrusy chicken bake that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Skillet chicken potpie
Bust out the cast-iron skillet for this family-sizechicken potpie.
Homemade chicken pho
Once you see how easy it is to make homemade chicken and tofu pho, you’ll never order out again.
Copycat Chick-fil-A
Don’t bother with the drive-thru… Makingcopycat Chick-fil-A sandwiches at home is a cinch.
Crispy spicy chicken
A healthy dose of Sriracha sauce gives this creamy yogurt chicken plenty of kick.
Cheesy stuffed shells
This lighter take on stuffed shellscombines pesto, chicken, creamy ricotta and fresh basil.
Italian chicken skillet
This one-dish Italian casserole uses rotisserie chicken breast, rice and condensed soup.
Beer-braised chicken
Tip a little of that beer into this comforting chicken dish. You won’t be sorry.
Upgraded chicken salad
This spectacular dish is called coronation chicken saladand is truly fit for a queen.
General Tso’s chicken
Fifteen minutes for prep time areall you need to make General Tso’s chickenin the slow cooker.
Asian chicken soup
Soba noodles and Asian flavors infuse this spicy chicken noodle soupfor the best bowl you’ve had all year.
Chicken-stuffed squash
Stuff spaghetti squash with grilled chicken, tomatoes and Parmesan for a gluten-free meal.
One-pot chicken wonder
It’s called a one-pot wonder for a reason. Thismaple balsamic brown rice chicken skillet is simply incredible.
Apple cider chicken
Use this super-tender slow cooker apple cider pulled chicken for sandwiches or lettuce wraps during the week.
Chicken hot pockets
What do you get when you put chicken potpie intohomemade hot pockets? Pure goodness, that’s what.
Spicy popcorn chicken
These spicy popcorn chicken bites are even more irresistible thanks to Sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes.
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