70 Chicken Dinner Recipes Easy Enough For Weeknights

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.

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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.

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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 to finish it off. 😍

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Truly comfort food at its finest, chicken pot pie represents the addictive marriage of a flaky, buttery crust with diced chicken, onions, carrots, and peas in a creamy sauce. While it's a dish that you can easily find pre-made in almost any grocery freezer aisle, we strongly believe that making your own is worth it.

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Tip: If you make chicken soup and feel like it's lacking something, this can typically be not enough salt. Finish the soup with a pinch of flaky sea salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon for a brighter, punchier flavor.

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The dish emerged in the 14th century as a means to feed hunters who’d been away tracking for long periods of time, using the meat, mushrooms, and herbs they’d collected along the way. While we may not have been out hunting, after a long day this dish is still particularly comforting, not in the least because it all comes together in one pot.

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The salty goodness of crisped pork belly transfers over to the leaner white meat. Toasting our panko in that same pan leads to an even more flavorful bread crumb topping, complete with a slightly spicy, Italian-seasoned everything bagel spice addition.

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Got some leftover roasted chicken? This pizza is the PERFECT way to use it! If you don't, shredding rotisserie chicken is a great alternative. Not a fan of spice? Try our BBQ chicken pizza instead.

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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.

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When everything cooks together, everyone wins. The chicken here finishes cooking in the sauce, making it the easiest comfort food meal ever. It's what weeknight dinner dreams are made of!

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The fact that crispy golden chicken can be achieved without the use of any oil whatsoever is amazing (not to mention how quickly the air fryer can do it!). There's no need to turn on your oven or make a whole oily mess on your stovetop: This chicken Parm tastes every bit as good as the traditional version with much less effort to get there.

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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!

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If you were hanging out in malls in the '90s, you've likely been chased down in the food court to sample this delectable, perfectly sauced chicken thigh recipe on a toothpick. Now as an adult, you can make this dish at home in the convenience of the Instant Pot any time you like.

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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!

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When you think Parm + chicken, you may be thinking of the melty, saucy chicken Parm. We suggest you might like this recipe as much or even more!

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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.

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If you’re a sun-dried-tomato hater (we feel you), use FRESH ONES instead. It won’t have as much of a tangy kick, but it’ll still make folks fall at your feet.

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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!

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Butter chicken is your favorite Indian take-out dish that you can now make even faster than delivery, thanks to your Instant Pot. Serve with some naan for the perfect meal.

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If you can’t get enough of Buffalo chicken wings, then this easy chicken and rice casserole is for you. Poach your own chicken or use a rotisserie chicken to make your life easier. Just don't skip those Ritz crackers!

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