25 Chicken Dinners That Are Always a Hit With the Family
When it comes to quick, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing dinners, you can’t go wrong with chicken! It’s affordable, versatile, and easy to cook which is why it’s so popular for busy weeknights. We have slow cooker, easy stir-fry recipes, pasta, and more!
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This crockpot salsa chicken is easy, versatile, and incredibly flavorful! Made with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. You’ll have flavorful and juicy chicken for tacos, salads, bowls, and more. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is as delicious as it is effortless.
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Cheesy Baja Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet
This tasty chicken breast recipe has plenty of cheesy Baja flavor. The fresh veggies, juicy chicken, and flavorful seasonings come together with pepper jack cheese for a hearty meal and a touch of spice. Serve over rice or a green salad to round out the meal.
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Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
This 20-minute stir fry makes a great weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory chunks of chicken taste just as good as the dish from your local Chinese restaurant. Serve it over rice or with stir-fried veggies for a take-out fake-out dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
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Baked Salsa Chicken
Salsa chicken is the easy weeknight meal you didn’t know you needed. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are baked with salsa, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese in this simple recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and will become a fast family favorite. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas for scooping.
Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Salsa Chicken.
Shredded Chicken Nachos
These shredded chicken nachos are loaded with layers of crunchy tortilla chips, shredded salsa chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with the perfect nacho toppings your heart desires. These loaded chicken nachos are the perfect blend of crunch, spice, and savory goodness.
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Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl
These delicious chicken shawarma rice bowls make the best dinner! It’s fresh, flavorful, and totally delicious. Not only is this quick meal ready in 15 minutes, but it’s incredibly satisfying and totally customizable, so everyone can add their own toppings as desired. You are going to love the Middle Eastern flavors in this shawarma bowl.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl.
Southwest Salad
The classic southwest salad gets a modern makeover! Greens are topped with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, guacamole, and tortilla chips so that each bite is full of flavor. You can make a few of the components ahead for an even quicker meal.
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Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings
This is the perfect dinner when you’re craving chicken and dumplings, but not up to the task of making the traditional dish. Shredded chicken, store-bought gnocchi, and a mirepoix of vegetables in a creamy sauce are the heart and soul of this cozy recipe. It’s major comfort food!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Let your slow cooker do the work for this hearty and wholesome stew. It’s a satisfying combination of chicken, seasonings, garlic, vegetables, and a tasty and creamy sauce. Enjoy with some crusty bread on the side.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Made from simple ingredients, this quesadilla fajita is incredibly flavorful and has everything you need in a meal: protein, produce, carbs, and flavor. It’s a great weeknight meal option too since you can have it on the table in 30 minutes. Serve with fresh toppings or black beans on the side.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
This creamy Tuscan chicken orzo makes an incredible one-pot meal with major flavor you’d expect from a restaurant. Everything comes together in about 45 minutes, making it surprisingly quick and easy too. Serve with some crusty bread or garlic bread to ensure you don’t let any of that sauce go to waste.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki
If you are craving takeout at home, try this slow-cooker recipe for chicken teriyaki! You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. The chicken is coated in a jarred teriyaki sauce for a true dump-and-go recipe! Serve with rice and a veggie and dinner is done.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki.
Bourbon Chicken
There is nothing quite like bourbon chicken! This recipe makes it at home, the easy way. It starts with chicken thighs cooked in a yummy brown sugar sauce. Serve this over rice for food court flavor from your crockpot.
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Pulled BBQ Chicken
The slow cooker makes the best BBQ chicken! The recipe is simple to prepare and only takes a few moments to prep. Let it cook all day for a saucy, tangy shredded chicken that goes great on sandwiches, over nachos, or served in rice bowls.
Get the Recipe: Pulled BBQ Chicken.
Chicken and Gravy
This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is a great choice for weeknights when you want something comforting, filling, and delicious – without a lot of prep time or work to make it happen. Chicken thighs are cooked in a creamy gravy and served over tender egg noodles with a veggie on the side. It’s the ultimate comfort food dinner!
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Crockpot Pesto Chicken
You’ll need just two ingredients for this flavorful and juicy chicken. It uses budget-friendly chicken thighs to stretch your grocery budget and keep your chicken juicy. Pile this saucy chicken on bread for sandwiches and add a bit of fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes for a Caprese-inspired meal.
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Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Make this crockpot chicken and potatoes for a cozy dinner any night of the week. This recipe uses flavorful (and budget-friendly) chicken thighs and baby potatoes for a filling and satisfying meal. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal that is ready when you get home from work.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
If you could benefit from some cozy comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is the recipe to make. It is a classic chicken noodle soup but with a rich drizzle of heavy cream for ultra-delicious flavor and texture. Each bite has a creamy flavor and chunks of chicken and veggies with plenty of noodles. Serve with a simple green salad.
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
If you like buffalo chicken this recipe is for you! This buffalo chicken quesadilla is incredibly easy to make, and it has so much flavor with layers of buffalo chicken, sautéed veggies, and plenty of cheese. Serve with plenty of fresh toppings for a delicious and nutritious meal.
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Healthy Orange Chicken
This orange chicken is a flavorful and takeout-inspired meal. Bright citrus flavor and a tangy sauce make this chicken dinner a meal that everyone will enjoy and ask to have again and again. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor!
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Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad
The best part of this rotisserie chicken salad recipe? The TEXTURE! Instead of big chunks of chicken and celery, everything is processed together into a pate-like texture that is absolutely perfect. It’s perfect scooped up with crackers and fresh vegetables, stuffed into tomatoes, or in between two slices of good bread for a classic sandwich.
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Chipotle Chicken Air Fryer Flautas
Switch up your taco night with these chipotle chicken air fryer flautas! This cheesy, delicious meal comes together in minutes thanks to pre-cooked chicken and everyone can add their favorite toppings. These are made easy in the air fryer but you could also bake them if you prefer.
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Chicken Broccoli Ziti
If you are looking for a new dinner menu staple to add to your recipe rotation check out this simple but delicious recipe for chicken broccoli ziti. Juicy and tender chicken is combined with perfectly cooked pasta, broccoli, and crunchy panko bread crumbs. You can have this healthy dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes.
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Ground Chicken Tacos
Tacos always go over well, and these delicious and healthy tacos are made with ground chicken and a homemade seasoning blend come together quickly. Let everyone make their own tacos. This ground chicken taco recipe comes together quickly and is made with pantry staples that you probably already have on hand.
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Pizza Chicken Bake
Your family is going to love this mash-up meal. We’re giving chicken breasts the pizza treatment with layers of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni! Serve with a green or Italian salad on the side.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Chicken Bake.
