93 Creative Chicken Recipes For Weeknights When You Don't Even Want To Think About Dinner
What's for dinner? We hope it's chicken! Chicken in all its many forms—from breasts to thighs, or grilled to fried—has long been considered the dinner winner winner, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, that can mean falling into a dinner rut much too easily for our liking. If you’re like us and just can’t bear to make your (or your family’s) old standbys for the umpteenth time, we’ve got you. Get inspired with our list of our 93 best chicken dinner recipes—you’ll be sure to find a new weeknight favorite.
We’ve got something here for everyone, whether you’re looking for tried-and-true classics or creative recipes the whole family will love. If you’re only ordering dishes like chicken Parmesan, chicken tikka masala, or cashew chicken when you’re out at a restaurant, consider this your kick in the pants to try your hand at making them at home. We’ve tested our recipes over and over to make sure they’re easy to follow, and will result in chef-worthy dinners (even if you’re only a novice in the kitchen).
Looking for something more outside the box? Take flavor combinations you love, then turn ‘em into a chicken dinner. We’ve included our jalapeño popper chicken skillet, our maple mustard glazed chicken, our chicken shawarma bowls, our tequila lime chicken thighs, and more here to get your creative juices flowing. Got an idea, but not sure how to execute it? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll see what we can do to help get you there.
With tailgate and back-to-school season quickly approaching, don't forget about casseroles. Our enchilada casserole, our baked chicken spaghetti, and our tater tot chicken pot pie are great places to start, then check out our best chicken casseroles for even more ideas. Don’t worry, we’ve got tons of sides for chicken too, and all the fall salads and other side dishes you’ll need to serve alongside them.
Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie
Picture a creamy and comforting casserole made with onions, peas, and tender chicken, all topped with a crown of crispy tater tots. No fussing with pie crusts here—just a crunchy, seasoned potato in every bite.
Get the Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
Chicken & Broccoli
This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!
Get the Chicken & Broccoli recipe.
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken
Don't let chicken breasts have all the fun! Chicken thighs are super-flavorful, easy to cook, and SO delicious with sweet potatoes and apples. Try it for dinner any night this fall.
Get the Apple Cider Glazed Chicken recipe.
White Chicken Chili
Adding white beans makes this heartier than your average chicken noodle soup, and the addition of green chiles, jalapeño, and sour cream add the perfect amount of heat and creaminess to switch up classic chili. Plus, everything comes together in less than an hour (!!).
Get the White Chicken Chili recipe.
Butter Chicken
This chicken dinner uses deeply flavored chicken thighs, simmered in an ultra-silky and aromatic sauce of tomatoes, cream, and cashews. The cashews lend a buttery nuttiness and great texture to the sauce in this recipe, but blanched almonds would also work well. For the ultimate weeknight dinner, spoon this dish over steamed rice or serve with warm naan.
Get the Butter Chicken recipe.
Sheet-Pan Miso Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
This one-pan dinner is the only thing standing between you and ordering takeout (again). Bone-in chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and shallots get smothered with miso-chili sauce and baked until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized and the chicken is juicy and golden brown. The whole thing is topped with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, then served with chili crisp to pack a punch.
Get the Sheet-Pan Miso Chicken & Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
We love stuffing spaghetti squash with countless fillings, but when we're craving pasta, this is our go-to recipe. In it, spaghetti squash is stuffed with chicken breasts and creamy homemade Alfredo before being topped with shredded mozzarella, and baked until bubbly, melty, and golden. The result is a hearty dinner that might be low-carb, but doesn't sacrifice on any of the flavor.
Get the Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash recipe.
Chicken Fried Rice
This dish started as way to use leftover rice that has dried out some and may not be great on its own, but is still perfectly edible. The addition of oil and soy sauce and veggies and meat spruce up the rice for a delicious meal.
Get the Chicken Fried Rice recipe.
Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet
Here at Delish, our love for chicken Parm knows no bounds. After perfecting the classic chicken Parmesan, we've experimented with countless variations. Our newest obsession? Chicken Parmesan meatball skillet. Cheesy, flavorful chicken meatballs are baked in a skillet with a homemade tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, until bubbling and delicious. If you're craving the classic but don't feel like frying—this is the dinner for you. The best part? It's ready in 30 minutes!
Get the Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet recipe.
Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.
Get the Arroz Con Pollo recipe.
Chicken Stir-Fry
You can practically throw any combination of protein, veggies, and sauce in a pan and call it good, but sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic formula to go off of. Enter: our chicken stir-fry recipe. Make it as is, or use it as a jumping-off point to create your own.
Get the Chicken Stir-Fry recipe.
Chicken Marsala Orzo
To get this meal on the table in under 45 minutes, quick-cooking orzo is simmered in creamy mushroom-Marsala sauce and tossed with golden-brown seared chicken breast, then topped with chopped parsley. Never again will you have to wonder, "what should I serve with my chicken marsala?"
Get the Chicken Marsala Orzo recipe.
Orange Chicken
If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, this copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.
Get the Orange Chicken recipe.
Chicken Tacos
We say the more toppings the merrier. We like our chicken tacos topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too), avocado, cilantro, and cheese. Pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, or some crushed corn chips would also be delicious, so have fun with it!
Get the Chicken Tacos recipe.
Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken
The real magic in this sheet-pan dinner is in the savory-sweet, spoonable sauce that the onions transform into. Blending the chicken fat-roasted, charred onions with butter, sweet white vinegar, and crushed red pepper yields a creamy, umami-rich sauce that makes the chicken even more succulent.
Get the Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken recipe.
Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles
Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.
Get the Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles recipe.
Perfect Chicken Alfredo
With a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breasts, this is the pasta dish we turn to time and time again when we're craving the ultimate comfort meal. If you've never made pasta sauce from scratch before—this is where you should start. Fair warning: No jarred pasta sauce may compare after you've made this.
Get the Perfect Chicken Alfredo recipe.
Bacon Harvest Chicken Skillet
This easy chicken thigh recipe with bacon and Brussels sprouts comes together in one skillet. It's the perfect cozy dinner to make during fall and winter. Don't forget to toast a few slices of good bread to sop up all the delicious juices!
Get the Bacon Harvest Chicken Skillet recipe.
Chicken Fajita Casserole
In this casserole, seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire-roasted tomato rice before being topped with strips of jalapeño, bell pepper, and sweet red onion, then smothered with a three-cheese blend and baked. If you turn your head every time a sizzling plate of chicken fajitas passes, this recipe is the low-lift one-pan version you need.
Get the Chicken Fajita Casserole recipe.
BBQ Sheet-Pan Chicken
BBQ sauce and chicken go together like peanut butter and jelly: an undeniable classic combo that hits the mark every single time. This easy sheet-pan dinner comes complete with juicy chicken, loads of sweet–smoky flavor, and plenty of vegetables to round out the meal.
Get the BBQ Sheet-Pan Chicken recipe.
Chicken Florentine Pasta
If you're obsessed with chicken Florentine, then let us introduce you to your new favorite pasta dinner. Ready in under an hour, this is the weeknight dinner to make when you're craving something a bit special.
Get the Chicken Florentine Pasta recipe.
Harvest Bowls
Grain bowls are a classic weeknight dinner I turn to again and again, and this harvest bowl is a regular in my rotation. With sliced grilled chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, a kale and Parmesan salad, all on top of brown rice, it's filling, healthy without being boring, and filled with plenty of produce.
Get the Harvest Bowls recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie
This cozy meal represents the marriage of a flaky, buttery crust with chopped chicken, onions, carrots, and peas in a perfectly creamy sauce. While this classic comfort food is one that you can easily find pre-made in almost any grocery freezer aisle, we strongly believe that making your own chicken pot pie is more than worth it.
Get the Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet
If you're craving a classic chicken Parm but don't feel like frying—this is the dinner for you. Cheesy, flavorful chicken meatballs are baked in a skillet with a homemade tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, until bubbling and delicious. The best part? It's ready in 30 minutes!
Get the Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet recipe.
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
These baked chicken leg quarters are glazed with mustard, maple syrup, and herbs and then roasted on top of potatoes and carrots for an award-winning healthy fall dinner.
Get the Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken recipe.
West African-Inspired Chicken & Peanut Stew
This stew is made by thickening a flavorful, tomato-y soup base with ground peanuts and root vegetables. The result is a creamy, nutty, spicy, earthy meal that will warm you from the inside out.
Get the West African-Inspired Chicken & Peanut Stew recipe.
Mexican Street Corn Skillet
Think elote, the ever delightful Mexican street corn, but include some chicken for a one-pan chicken dinner. Comforting yet bright with fresh lime and smoky spices, the dish lifts the mood and satisfies cravings for explosive Mexican flavors. Serve with queso fresco, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and chiles, either on its own or with warm tortillas.
Get the Mexican Street Corn Skillet recipe.
Chicken, Spinach, & Artichoke Lasagna
We love spinach–artichoke anything—the cheesy and veggie-packed combo is always a hit. While we’ve already paired these flavors with gnocchi, tortellini, pasta shells, and more, making a super-cheesy chicken, spinach, and artichoke lasagna just had to happen.
Get the Chicken, Spinach, & Artichoke Lasagna recipe.
Cheesy Chicken & Pepper Bake
In a rut with your weeknight chicken dinners? Spice things up but keep prep easy with this chicken recipe. You get the convenience of cooking the chicken and peppers in one dish, with the added flavor and fancy-ish feel from a thyme-cream cheese stuffing and colorful sweet peppers beneath.
Get the Cheesy Chicken & Pepper Bake recipe.
Marry Me Meatballs
Just like all of our Marry Me dishes that came before, the sauce is something to obsess over. It’s perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or tossing with your favorite al dente pasta. Serve it up with a simple salad or your favorite roasted veggie to make this a well-rounded, satisfying meal this August.
Get the Marry Me Meatballs recipe.
BBQ Protein Bowl
With BBQ chicken, corn, an easy slaw, rice, and pickles, these grain bowls are a protein-packed dinner that's meal prep gold. Once you prep the rice ahead of time, these bowls will only take 15 minutes to cook and assemble!
Get the BBQ Protein Bowl recipe.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to beat this one. The sauce is simple but so flavorful thanks to garlic, tomatoes, and most importantly, cream. It's bright and easy and just as good in the summer as it is in the winter, whether you're craving comfort food or a dinner fancy enough for guests.
Get the Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe.
Cajun-Stuffed Chicken
Say goodbye to boring chicken dinners—this Cajun-stuffed chicken is here to shake up your weeknight rotation. Spiced with peppers and cheese, this stuffed chicken is packed with flavor, but ready to be served in under an hour.
Get the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken recipe.
Cacio E Pepe Chicken
This recipe starts like just like its inspiration—cacio e pepe—with pecorino Romano and black pepper, but here’s where it deviates: we wanted to create a saucy moment, so we chose to sear and braise succulent bone-in chicken thighs in an aromatic white wine broth until tender.
Get the Cacio E Pepe Chicken recipe.
Chicken Parmesan
Though we’ve made many versions (hi hello, chicken nugget Parm casserole), this classic recipe is the chosen one, the holy grail. It has everything you want in chicken Parm, full stop—fried cutlets shrieking with crispiness, a perfect blend of mozzarella and Parm, and a sauce that is full of life with basil and just enough sweetness.
Get the Chicken Parmesan recipe.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza
Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.
Get the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza recipe.
Grilled Chicken Salad
We stuffed this salad to the gills with some of our go-to toppings. Cucumbers, tomato, feta, olives, and avocado combine to create a Mediterranean-inspired salad that may just be your go-to light dinner from here on out.
Get the Grilled Chicken Salad recipe.
Chicken Enchiladas
When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward dinner, chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easy, filling, and take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.
Get the Chicken Enchiladas recipe.
Creamy Balsamic Chicken
If you love chicken piccata or our creamy Tuscan chicken, you know that for some chicken dishes, it’s ALL about the sauce. This recipe is no different. It's a touch sweet, a little tangy, and super-delicious; we can’t believe we didn’t think of it sooner!
Get the Creamy Balsamic Chicken recipe.
Chicken Spaghetti
If you didn’t grow up with this comfort food, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite easy weeknight dinner. Chicken, spaghetti, and veggies combine with a creamy, cheesy sauce for a baked and bubbling casserole that’s just as perfect for busy weeknights as it is for parties.
Get the Chicken Spaghetti recipe.
Tandoori Chicken
Though traditionally the chicken here is grilled in a clay tandoor grill (hence the name), it’s possible to make it at home in your oven. The real standout in this timeless recipe is the use of a masala-yogurt marinade that coats the chicken throughout the cooking process, making it exceedingly juicy and extra flavorful.
Get the Tandoori Chicken recipe.
Creamy Cajun Stuffed Shells
Cajun chicken Alfredo is one of our top pasta dishes in the Delish Test Kitchen, but we might have to make space on our favorites list for these creamy Cajun stuffed shells, that feature a savory Cajun cream sauce and shells filled with andouille sausage and Cajun-seasoned chicken.
Get the Creamy Cajun Stuffed Shells recipe.
Marry Me Chicken
If you're looking for a chicken dinner so good jaws will drop, this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden, before being baked with a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce. The result is a chicken dinner so good, you just might get a proposal by the last bite.
Get the Marry Me Chicken recipe.
Chicken Curry
Looking for an easy, weeknight-friendly curry? This chicken version is IT. It’s rich, saucy, and perfectly spiced (but not too hot!), is made up of simple ingredients you might already have at home, and comes together in less than an hour.
Get the Chicken Curry recipe.
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi
This time, we’re doubling down on the comfort by giving meatballs and gnocchi the Tuscan treatment, in one dish. What makes this even better? It all comes together in the slow cooker.
Get the Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi recipe.
Chicken Quesadillas
You don't really need a recipe to make this wildly popular Mexican dish. But if you're looking for some guidance, especially in cooking up some quick and easy chicken to stuff inside, this recipe won't let you down.
Get the Chicken Quesadillas recipe.
Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls
The beauty about these grain bowls is that it's infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie, use any number of toppings, and it'll taste amazing in this recipe. The only thing we might insist you must keep on the bowl is the incredible peanut butter dressing.
Get the Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls recipe.
Chicken Tamale Pie
If you go searching for tamale pie recipes, you'll find that many come with the cornbread layer on top. Here at Delish, we strongly feel that it should be the base to your hearty layers. Ours provides the perfect base for shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and plenty of melty cheese.
Get the Chicken Tamale Pie recipe.
Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce
Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you too, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.
Get the Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce recipe.
Chicken Tikka Masala
This classic Indian dish is our go-to when we order takeout, but it's actually so easy to make at home. The only ingredient you might not have already have in your pantry is garam masala, but you'll want to add it to everything once you've got a jar on hand. Serve this chicken tikka masala with homemade naan and basmati rice for the perfect meal.
Get the Chicken Tikka Masala recipe.
Tequila-Lime Chicken Thighs
We can’t think of a better reason to enjoy a margarita than with these tequila chicken thighs. With a sauce inspired by the classic cocktail (seriously), you’ll also have the ingredients on hand to mix one up while you cook and dine on this easy-to-make weeknight dinner.
Get the Tequila-Lime Chicken Thighs recipe.
Enchilada Casserole
This casserole has all of the flavors of chicken enchiladas (with a few worthwhile additions), but eliminates the most tedious part of making them: all that rolling! In this recipe, you just layer all your components in a casserole dish, bake until melty and saucy, add your desired toppings, and serve.
Get the Enchilada Casserole recipe.
Red Curry Chicken Thighs & Rice
In this one-pan wonder, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs get seasoned with garam masala and pan-seared, then smothered in a creamy, slightly spicy red curry sauce before being served over rice with a wedge of lime.
Get the Red Curry Chicken Thighs & Rice recipe.
One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken
If our creamy Tuscan chicken is a mainstay at your house, this recipe is going to be just the thing to shake up your weeknight dinner routine. We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty.
Get the One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken recipe.
Enchilada Stuffed Shells
We know what you may be thinking: enchiladas + pasta? Hear us out: Here, we swapped out the tortillas for jumbo pasta shells, and stuffed them full of rotisserie chicken, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate hearty, flavorful dinner.
Get the Enchilada Stuffed Shells recipe.
Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza
If you can't get enough of the flavor combo of saucy BBQ, tender chicken and creamy ranch, then you'll go crazy for this homemade copycat version. Our twist? We bake the pizza in an oven-safe skillet, resulting in an extra-crispy crust. It might seem a bit extra, but trust us—it's worth it.
Get the Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe.
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
This simple method works so well because the creamy layer (garlicky sour cream and mayonnaise) locks moisture into the chicken for a truly melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s also so easy to make six chicken breasts all at once, great for your hungry family for weeknight dinner or meal prepping.
Get the Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken recipe.
French Onion Chicken Meatballs
We’ll be honest: we’re a little obsessed with French onion soup. The melty cheese, jammy caramelized onions, and rich broth is a flavor combination we just can’t get enough of, so we're taking it from soup season to summer in the form of these flavorful chicken meatballs.
Get the French Onion Chicken Meatballs recipe.
Chicken Riggies
Aside from a name that's a hoot to utter, Chicken Riggies (aka Utica, New York’s pasta pride and joy) has a lot more going for it, namely that it's a slightly creamy, spicy, and a bit-sweet pleasure to eat. It’s so good, it might just become a new go-to weeknight dinner for you and your family.
Get the Chicken Riggies recipe.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Calling all garlic lovers! If you’re the type to use a whole head of garlic when a recipe only calls for one or two cloves, this is the chicken dinner for you. The best part? This whole recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, all in one pot.
Get the Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe.
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Filled with a creamy sauce, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of chicken, there’s something in this dish for everyone. While this is certainly not an authentic Mexican dish, it combines lots of flavors and ingredients that will remind you of tacos, enchiladas, and your favorite Mexican/Tex-Mex meals. Mmm.
Get the Mexican Chicken Casserole recipe.
Grilled Persian Chicken
This Persian-spiced grilled chicken with tomatoes and lemons, served with tons of fresh herbs over fluffy jasmine rice is our new favorite al fresco meal. It's packed with flavor and texture for days.
Get the Grilled Persian Chicken recipe.
Creamy Pesto Baked Gnocchi & Chicken Skillet
What isn’t pesto good in? It’s a sauce that turns any dish into kitchen gold, especially this totally comforting and delicious gnocchi and chicken bake. For the perfect pesto touch, stir a dollop into the tomato mixture to coat everything, then dollop the top with more right out of the oven for a fresh finish.
Get the Creamy Pesto Baked Gnocchi & Chicken Skillet recipe.
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Here, we tossed crispy bacon, spinach, chicken breasts, and spaghetti in our creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce for a hearty chicken pasta dinner that's just as perfect for date night as it is for a simple and quick weeknight dinner.
Get the Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe.
Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Meal prepping doesn’t need to be complicated, and these chicken shawarma bowls prove that. Top it with a simple yogurt sauce and your favorite store-bought or homemade hummus. The bowls are great on their own or served with some warmed pits to scoop up all of the components.
Get the Chicken Shawarma Bowls recipe.
Mediterranean Chicken
This one-pot recipe is the perfect way to spruce up healthy chicken breasts with bright Mediterranean flavors without dirtying all the pots and pans in your kitchen. Feel free to add in whatever you've got in your fridge too—olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes—this recipe can take it all.
Get the Mediterranean Chicken recipe.
Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta
Freshen up a classic dish, lemon chicken & potatoes, by spooning a wildly flavorful olive, almond, and parsley sauce over top. The best part? This entire recipe is made in just one dish (including the sauce!), making dinner (and cleanup) easier than ever.
Get the Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta recipe.
Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
When we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to Chipotle's chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood. We’ve included recipes here for all our favorite toppings, but feel free to swap them in and out for yours.
Get the Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Skillet
If you’re looking for ways to jazz up your average rotisserie chicken and get your family excited about mealtime, look no further than this skillet recipe. With all the flavors of the beloved bar appetizer, it can take a boring roasted bird to new levels of deliciousness.
Get the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Skillet recipe.
Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala
Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.
Get the Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala recipe.
Chicken Taco Tortas
Mexican tortas are hearty enough to be special dinner-worthy, and none more so than these. Since this iteration is inspired by Americanized hard-shell chicken tacos, we completed it with shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and some crunchy tortilla chips. Feel free to top with your own faves to make it your own!
Get the Chicken Taco Tortas recipe.
One-Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Chicken, & Gnocchi
We might seem gnocchi-crazed here at Delish, but can you blame us? In this simple one-pot supper, the gnocchi is cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and paired with chicken thighs. What more could you want?
Get the One-Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Chicken, & Gnocchi recipe.
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
If your chicken dinner rotation is starting to feel too basic, let us introduce you to one of our faves: Caprese-stuffed chicken. Spinach, melty mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes all get stuffed into chicken breasts for a cheesy, flavorful dinner that's fancy enough for date night, but easy enough for busy weeknights.
Get the Caprese Stuffed Chicken recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Parm
What happens when you give chicken Parm the Buffalo treatment? You get this: a crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken cutlet smothered in spicy sauce and topped with bubbling cheese. (Plus a drizzle of ranch, if that’s how you like your wings.) 😍
Get the Buffalo Chicken Parm recipe.
Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken
Tomato butter works wonders on roast chicken—not only does it keep the bird moist, but the healthy dose of tomato paste brings a slightly sweet, umami acidity to the whole dish. Plus, there are no better veggies than ones that have been roasted underneath a chicken, collecting all of that flavor-packed schmaltz.
Get the Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken recipe.
Cashew Chicken
The OG cashew chicken recipe consisted of chicken that was fried and tossed in a sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Ours instead utilizes hoisin sauce and lots of garlic so every bite is filled with slightly sweet, coated chicken and roasted cashews.
Get the Cashew Chicken recipe.
Chicken Parm-Stuffed Peppers
We added all the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan into these stuffed peppers, creating a two-in-one dinner that truly is the best of both worlds. Ready in a little over an hour, this cheesy recipe is the best way to upgrade your stuffed pepper game.
Get the Chicken Parm-Stuffed Peppers recipe.
Chicken Tikka Alfredo
This recipe marries two of our favorite creamy comfort foods, spicy chicken tikka masala and rich, garlicky fettuccine Alfredo. Weirdly enough, Parmesan and curry are a pretty unbelievable pairing!
Get the Chicken Tikka Alfredo recipe.
Za'atar Sheet-Pan Chicken
This sheet-pan dinner is our newest fave: Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple olive oil, lemon juice, and za’atar marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection. To kick it up another notch, we’re drizzling it all in a creamy tahini sauce. 😍
Get the Za'atar Sheet-Pan Chicken recipe.
One-Pan Green Chile Chicken & Rice
This quick and easy one-pan dish is a great meal when you're feeling lazy but craving something cozy and flavorful. The cheesy and creamy rice reminds us of the perfect filling for a burrito, and the green chiles add a slight pickled flavor that makes the whole thing bright and kind of tangy.
Get the One-Pan Green Chile Chicken & Rice recipe.
One Skillet Creamy Thai Basil Chicken
This totally delicious mashup of coconut rice and Thai basil chicken gets dinner done in one skillet. It brings all the flavors of Thai cuisine you crave into your home with ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. Weeknight dinner win!
Get the One Skillet Creamy Thai Basil Chicken recipe.
Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas
Craving homemade enchiladas and being in a hurry aren't really compatible since the classic Mexican dish requires many steps and a fair amount of time. Enter this recipe, a quick take on the dish that comes together in just one skillet.
Get the Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas recipe.
Chicken Caesar Salad
“Decadent” doesn’t usually come to mind when you think of salad, but this one definitely is. With a rich, tangy dressing, tender, roasted chicken thighs, crunchy croutons, and a snowfall of freshly grated Parm, this Caesar salad is more voluptuous than virtuous.
Get the Chicken Caesar Salad recipe.
Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
We love when a dish’s prep is simple and fast; this sheet-pan meal the perfect example. If you roast the sweet potatoes as indicated, your gift = creamy centers and crispy edges, enhanced by jammy red onions. Using bone-in thighs pretty much guarantees super-tender chicken too!
Get the Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken & Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Chicken Scallopini
We departed from the piccata herd and went instead for tender mushrooms and a hint of wine, lemon, and broth, capped off with a dash of rich cream: scaloppine ai funghi. Cheers to a perfectly light yet hearty weeknight meal!
Get the Chicken Scallopini recipe.
Char Siu Chicken Sandwiches
Every culture has its own uniquely delicious BBQ sauce, but Chinese char siu sauce is one of our favorites. Classically used to marinate pork belly for steamed buns, this sticky-sweet, umami-packed sauce is absolutely irresistible, no matter what you pour it over—including these sandwiches!
Get the Char Siu Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
We LOVE hot honey and put it on everything, from pizza to avocado toast. Now we have this entire dinner centered around it! The chicken gets tossed in a hot honey you make yourself (which means you can adjust the heat if you want!) and becomes perfectly sweet and spicy.
Get the Hot Honey Chicken Bowls recipe.
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Extra crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these tacos are so much fun to make and eat. Putting cheese directly in your skillet might sound wrong, but it works! Once off heat, the cheese starts to harden and crisps up, giving the texture of a crunchy taco shell, but extra cheesy.
Get the Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos recipe.
Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Typically deep- or pan-fried in oil, the option to air fry orange chicken instead saves a ton of calories and fat. This dish is great over rice or over simple air fried vegetables, letting them soak up the extra sauce in place of grains.
Get the Air Fryer Orange Chicken recipe.
One-Pot Shawarma Chicken Orzo Skillet
The flavors in this recipe take their cues from shawarma, the popular Levantine dish that features thin cuts of seasoned meat. The spice mix here is a shortcut to those delicious flavors. Each bite of flavorful chicken is nicely balanced by the tomato-cucumber-feta salad and chewy orzo.
Get the One-Pot Shawarma Chicken Orzo Skillet recipe.
Chicken Biryani
For this recipe, we were inspired by the Hyderabadi style of biryani, where rice and a curry filled with veggies and/or a protein are cooked separately, then layered and baked into an aromatic, harmonious and hearty dish.
Get the Chicken Biryani recipe.
Chicken Dijon
In the vein of chicken scallopini and our fan fave one-pan chicken & gnocchi, this dish is an ultra-creamy affair with simple seasoning, best served over cooked rice, angel hair pasta, or crusty sourdough bread so that you have something to soak up every last bit of deliciousness.
Get the Chicken Dijon recipe.
One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa
Here’s a quick and easy dinner that’s high in protein and takes very little effort. We love the Tex-Mex spices here; the chili powder and cayenne add a nice kick that the avocado and sour cream perfectly offset. Of course, feel free to use a little less of either spice if you prefer.
Get the One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa recipe.
You Might Also Like
