Chicken is budget-friendly, adaptable, and versatile! It is great for family dinners, holidays, meal prep, and leftovers. We have rounded up our favorite chicken recipes for your whole family.
This comprehensive post has you covered with a selection of easy chicken recipes. We’ve got everything from meals that come together in one pan to those that simmer to perfection in your slow cooker. These recipes are about to become your favorites. They are great for picky eaters too!
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This Pollo Asado recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful! It is full of bright and zesty flavors. This easy chicken recipe is a great way to make chicken. It is quick and easy enough for busy weeknights!
Adapted from Rachael Ray on foodnetwork.com, this Chicken Enchiladas recipe is perfect for families who love Mexican food. Make sure to use corn tortillas for maximum authenticity. Be sure to double this recipe and eat one casserole and freeze the other for later.
Chicken korma is a rich and creamy Indian curry made with chicken, yogurt, spices, and nuts. It is characterized by its mild flavor and velvety creamy texture. Chicken korma is a popular dish in India and is often served with rice or naan bread!
This Chicken and Wild Mushroom Skillet was fabulous paired with creamy polenta. Just add a simple green salad on the side, and your healthy dinner is done!
These Chicken Fajita Bowls are the perfect family dinner! This vibrant dish has bold Tex-Mex flavors, tender chicken, and crisp veggies. These bowls are a weeknight favorite, ready in under 25 minutes and packing in enough variety to keep everyone happy. These bowls taste like takeout, making them one of our favorite chicken recipes!
These homemade Mexican Rice Bowls are the perfect DIY weeknight dinner that everyone can assemble to their liking. They can even be a tasty vegetarian dish if you leave out the chicken.
This Mexican pizza is cheesy, spicy, and so flavorful! It features tortillas, refried beans, salsa, cheese and any desired toppings. Both kids and adults love this fun and easy recipe. Great for busy weeknights, feeding family and friends, or for children!
These Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Salad sandwiches are a flavor explosion! Creamy chicken salad gets a delicious tang from sour cream, with a hint of onion for a delightful twist on a classic.
These White Chicken Lasagnas are a cheesy delight! Layers of tender chicken, ricotta, and creamy béchamel sauce create a flavor explosion.
These gluten free enchiladas are the perfect family dinner! They have a bold and slightly spicy flavor, but they are also kid approved. The hearty filling, creamy sauce, and cheesy topping make them so flavorful!
An easy and quick recipe to make on a weeknight (ready in just about 20 minutes)! These chicken and cheese tostadas are sure to please for your Mexican-inspired dinners. Make them extra special with homemade corn tortillas and be sure to top them with some sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
This homemade chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food! It has a savory and hearty broth, tender chunks of chicken, and flavorful veggies. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. In terms of chicken recipes, it does not get much more classic!
Easy and delicious, these Homemade Chicken Nuggets are way healthier than the deep-fried ones you get at any fast food restaurant! You can make a whole batch at once to enjoy right then or freeze in wax paper to save for another day.
These Curry Chicken Salad sandwiches are a flavor explosion! Tender chicken tossed in a creamy, aromatic curry sauce with crunchy bits of vegetables.
These Coconut Chicken Satay skewers are a taste of the tropics! Juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and savory coconut sauce, grilled to perfection.
These Chicken Marsala Pasta plates are creamy dream come true! Tender chicken and savory mushrooms mingle in a Marsala wine sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta.
This homemade chicken pot pie is delicious comfort food! The pie crusts are buttery and flaky. The chicken and veggie filling is hearty and savory.
These BLT Chicken Lettuce Cups bring a fresh twist to classic flavors. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, smoky bacon, and tender chicken combine for a low-carb delight.
This Parmesan crusted chicken features a crispy breading and tender white meat! It is quick, easy, and great for busy weeknights or hosting family and friends. This versatile dish can be served with spaghetti, salads, roasted veggies, and more!
These Chicken Curry Casseroles are warm, cheesy hugs in a dish! Tender chicken and colorful veggies smothered in a creamy, flavorful curry sauce.
These The Best Oven Baked Chicken Wings! are crispy gold on a plate! Forget greasy takeout, these wings bake up juicy and tender on the inside, with skin so crisp it shatters with every bite.
These air fryer chicken thighs are golden crispy on the outside and tender inside! They are juicy, hearty, and savory. This quick and easy recipe takes only 20 minutes. Great for family dinners, busy weeknights, leftovers, and meal prep! Air fryer chicken recipes are great for those on the go.
Here’s an easy Chicken Taco Salad recipe from Erin Chase, a.k.a. the $5 Dinner Mom, from her guest post “9 Organic Meals from Costco for under $100”.
A super easy and healthy chicken piccata recipe the whole family will enjoy. Plan on doubling the sauce if you’ll serve it over rice or pasta!
These Chicken and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Soup bowls are comfort food made easy! Just toss in the ingredients, let your slow cooker work its magic, and come home to a hearty, flavorful soup.
These Slow Cooker Chicken Banh Mi are a delicious and convenient option for a flavorful meal. With tender slow-cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce, they offer a perfect balance of flavors.
This Breadcrumb Roasted Chicken dish is fabulous right out of the oven, but it’s also pretty tasty leftover on salad greens or over pasta with cream sauce.
Adapted from Good Housekeeping, this Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe has the most amazing flavor from the tarragon! Serve it with a side of veggies or a salad to round out your dinner.
This Chicken Marsala recipe is classic, hearty, savory, and so flavorful! This family friendly dinner is great for busy weeknights or weekends. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the sauce is creamy and delicious!
These Weeknight Tandoori Chicken thighs are your ticket to restaurant-worthy flavor, made easy at home!
This homemade Mar Far chicken is crispy, hearty, and flavorful! The fried chicken cubes feature a crunchy breading and tender meat. The homemade chicken gravy is smooth and creamy. This Chinese inspired dish is way healthier than takeout!
This roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts and bacon is a super easy go-to weeknight meal for us, and I love to sometimes pair it with wild rice on the side.
These Easy Thai Chicken and Rice bowls are bursting with flavor! Tender chicken simmers in a fragrant coconut broth with rice, all in one pot.
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that is both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious.
This Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga is your weeknight win! Shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle sauce is perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
This tasty tropical recipe for jerk chicken was inspired by a recent family vacation that included a stop in Jamaica. Try it with your family tonight!
Here’s a recipe you can feel good about making for your family. You’ll be picking the crust off this oven fried chicken just like it’s the real deal!
This Chicken and Wild Mushroom Skillet was fabulous paired with creamy polenta. Just add a simple green salad on the side, and your healthy dinner is done!
No pre-cooking? No chopping? You know you want to make this easy-peasy slow cooker green salsa chicken for your family tonight! (Double it for leftovers!)
This Chicken Pesto Pizza recipe was a huge hit with my family. If you’re ready to switch up your normal toppings, this one is definitely a winner! When it comes to chicken recipes, this one is great for picky eaters.
These Greek Chicken Lemonatos are a lemon lover’s dream! Chicken and potatoes roast up crispy, bathed in a garlicky lemon sauce with briny olives. It’s a light and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s ready in no time.
These Chicken and Spinach Crepe Rolls are a delicious and nutritious option for any meal. Packed with protein from the chicken and the goodness of spinach, these rolls are a perfect combination of flavors.
These Asian Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies are a breeze to make for a weeknight win! Tender chicken and colorful veggies roast together in a sweet and tangy glaze for a flavorful, all-in-one pan dinner.
These Easy Chinese Chicken dishes are your weeknight savior! Skip takeout and whip up flavorful chicken in minutes.
These Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussels Sprouts are weeknight magic! Chicken gets deliciously sticky with sweet honey mustard, while Brussels sprouts roast up crispy. We love sheet pan chicken recipes!
This easy one-pot dinner has a creamy coconut lime sauce that pairs perfectly with the chicken and veggies.
These Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken skewers are bursting with flavor! Tangy yogurt tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with delicious herbs. Grill them up for a healthy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for summer.
This Dijon Chicken Skillet with Kale is a flavor party in one pan! Dijon mustard creates a creamy, tangy sauce that coats tender chicken and wilted kale. This is one of the easiest chicken recipes!
This buffalo chicken pasta is creamy, hearty, spicy, and savory! Get dinner on the table quickly and easily with this 20 minute meal. It tastes like buffalo chicken dip with pasta and the creamiest sauce!
This Blackened Chicken recipe is full of bold flavor! This simple seasoning blend is the easiest and quickest way to elevate chicken. It instantly adds a pop of flavor. This blackened chicken is great by itself, on top of salads, in tacos and burritos, in sandwiches, and more!
These homemade chicken fajitas are such a flavorful meal! This quick and easy recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. This classic Mexican inspired recipe is great for the whole family. Everything comes together quickly and easily in one skillet!
his one-pot chicken and rice is the ultimate weeknight family dinner! This recipe uses pantry staple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Add your favorite veggies or sauce for a completely customizable meal. Kids love this too!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are so many tasty chicken recipes out there! This curated list is our favorite.
Chicken can be baked, grilled, fried, air fried, pan seared, slow cooked, or pressure cooked.
The secret to making juicy chicken is to not overcook it. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
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This roundup of our favorite chicken recipes is great for your whole family. We have been making family friendly chicken dinners for years and years. We hope you love these chicken recipes as much as we do!
