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Chicken Dinners for the Whole Family

If chicken is your go-to protein for dinner, here you’ll find recipes that will come to the rescue at 6 o’clock. From baked chicken to the most epic chicken salads, you’ll find tons of ideas!

Chicken Breast Recipes

Always juicy, never dry, my family’s favorite recipes are here.

  • Rosemary chicken breasts in a baking dish
    Rosemary Chicken Breasts
  • Blackened Chicken Breasts
  • juicy baked chicken breasts with italian seasoning on top of a bed of rice
    Baked Chicken with Italian Seasoning
  • bruschetta chicken breast on a plate
    Baked Bruschetta Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Chicken Thigh Recipes

Thighs are easy to cook into flavorful dinners that always hit the spot. Try one of these easy recipes today.

  • top view of six cilantro lime chicken thighs in a white dish
    Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
  • Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
  • image: large skillet filled with cooked potato chunks, carrot chunks and chicken thighs.
    Skillet Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
  • large baking dish of pesto chicken thighs
    Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

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Chicken Drumsticks

Hand-held food is always a favorite, and these easy drumstick recipes never disappoint.

  • top view of baked chicken legs and potatoes in a baking dish
    Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes 
  • four baked chicken drumsticks
    Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Drumsticks
  • jerk chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with lime wedges
    Baked Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
  • chicken leg quarter on a plate with tomatoes and green beans
    Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

Quick, no-fuss ideas that transform store-bought rotisserie chicken into satisfying dinners with minimal prep.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
  • a plate with rotisserie chicken pasta with fresh herbs
    Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
  • a plate with rotisserie chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice, and tortilla strip salad.
    Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas
  • top view of rotisserie chicken and rice rice with veggies
    Rotisserie Chicken and Rice
See more Rotisserie Chicken Recipes →

Chicken Pasta

These recipes are comforting and filling, and they’ll bring out the inner kitchen superstar you really are.

  • large skillet of creamy chicken pasta
    Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
  • large skillet filled with chicken pesto pasta
    Pesto Chicken Pasta
  • top view of a white skillet with buffalo chicken pasta
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta
  • overhead view of chicken broccoli alfredo pasta in a skillet showing the creamy alfredo sauce
    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Tacos

Packed with bold flavor, these tacos make dinner feel fun, casual, and easy to pull together.

  • crunchy chicken thigh tacos in a white dish
    Chicken Thigh Tacos
  • a woman squeezing lime over a mexican chicken taco
    Authentic Mexican Chicken Tacos
  • large chicken fajita taco on a plate
    How to Make Chicken Fajita Tacos
  • three flat chicken tacos with avocado slices, red and white sauces and shredded cheese
    Sriracha Chicken Tacos

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Asian-Inspired

Full of vibrant flavors, these dishes bring a delicious twist to chicken with simple methods and great results.

  • Thai Chicken Bowls
  • two large bowls of chicken vegetable teriyaki
    Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini
  • two bowls of ramen, vegetables and chicken
    Easy Ramen Stir-Fry with Chicken and Veggies
  • overhead view of a bowl with deconstructed eggroll containing cabbage, veggies, and meat.
    Deconstructed Egg Roll in a Bowl

Chicken Bowls

Layer on simple and fresh ingredients into a bowl, and you’ve got epic chicken meals that always get devoured.

  • large chipotle chicken burrito bowl
    Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
  • large bowl of mediterranean chicken farro bowls
    Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls
  • two white bowls of buffalo chicken, rice and vegetables
    Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
  • Image: Sliced chicken breast on bed of rice with Korean Slaw on the side.
    Korean Chicken Bowls

Skillet Chicken Recipes

Epic dinners cooked in one pan with less cleanup and tons of flavor, perfect for busy nights when keeping it simple matters.

  • lemon garlic chicken breasts with asparagus in a plate
    Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts
  • Skillet Spanish Chicken and Rice
  • image: white skillet with chicken, red sauce, pepperonis, sliced olives and grated cheese
    Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Recipe
  • top view of a skillet with chicken breasts covered with cottage cheese sauce
    Cottage Cheese Sauce for Chicken

Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes

Everything roasts in one pan for easy cleanup and hands-off cooking, making dinner simple without extra steps.

  • overhead view baked chicken thighs on a sheet pan with tomatoes, baby potatoes, and onions
    Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner
  • top view of a sheet pan with chicken breasts, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes
    Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
  • overhead view of honey chicken legs on a plate with carrot fries
    Sheet Pan Honey Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Recipes

Quick cooking times and crisp results make the air-fryer a go-to for getting chicken on the table fast with no fuss.

  • air-fried chicken bites
    Air Fryer Chicken Bites
  • an air fryer open with a frozen chicken breast inside
    Frozen Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer
  • top view of chicken nuggets and a little bowl with ketchup
    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Salads with Chicken

Salads with chicken that are so good and filling they’re a meal.

  • chicken cobb salad in a bowl
    Chicken Cobb Salad
  • a sliced chicken breast of a Mexican salad
    Mexican Salad
  • Chicken Caprese Salad with Avocado
  • top view of santa fe chicken salad
    Southwest Santa Fe Chicken Salad
See more Salads →

Chicken Soups

When cold days call for something soothing and nourishing, nothing is better than a warm bowl of soup.

  • large soup pot filled with chicken stew
    Easy Chicken Stew
  • overhead view of chicken noodle soup inside a slow cooker being lifted in a ladle made with rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and a rich broth
    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
  • woman reaching for bowl of chicken taco soup
    Quick Chicken Taco Soup
  • bowl of chicken and rice soup
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup

Kid Favorites

The chicken recipes my kids always crave. Delicious, easy to make, and even more fun to eat!

  • copycat canes nuggets and fries with texas toast and two sauces
    Copycat Cane’s Chicken Recipe with Homemade Cane’s Sauce
  • Sheet Pan Nachos
  • top view of chicken meatballs with marinara sauce
    Chicken Meatballs
  • How to Cook Kabobs in the Oven

More Chicken Dinner Ideas

A variety of my go-to recipes to keep dinner tasty and simple, with options that fit any night of the week.

  • top view of six chicken thighs with mushrooms in a baking dish
    Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms
  • seven honey mustard chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet
    Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
  • overhead view of a hearty bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup. Creamy broth, egg noodles, shredded chicken, chunky pieces of carrots
    Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
  • top view of chicken thighs with oranges in a baking dish
    Chicken Thighs with Oranges
  • top view of three bowls with chicken stew
    Rotisserie Chicken Stew
  • chicken goulash in a pot and a spoonful of this stew
    Chicken Goulash
  • top view of chicken zucchini stew
    Chicken Zucchini Stew
  • a plate with cumin chicken thighs
    Cumin Chicken
  • top view of two lemon oregano chicken breasts
    Lemon Oregano Chicken
  • top view of basque chicken pieces in a skillet
    Basque Chicken
  • two chicken breasts with chimichurri sauce on top
    Chimichurri Chicken
  • chicken breasts seasoned with herbs in a grill
    Grilled Herb Chicken Breasts
  • top view of three grilled lemon chicken breasts
    Grilled Lemon Chicken
  • topw view of sliced chipotle chicken breasts
    Chipotle Chicken Marinade
  • a chicken burgers on a white dish
    Ground Chicken Burgers
  • top view of three ground chicken tacos
    Ground Chicken Tacos
  • top view of two grilled chicken breasts and some lemon slices over a wooden table
    Grilled Balsamic Chicken
  • top view of 2 balsamic chicken breasts in a white dish
    Balsamic Chicken Breasts
  • top view of lemon herb chicken pieces in a large bowl
    Lemon Herb Chicken Pieces
  • top view of cubed chicken in a pan
    Cubed Chicken Recipe
  • curry chicken salad over lettuce
    Curried Chicken Salad
  • top view of five baked chicken breasts
    Simple Baked Chicken Breasts
  • top view of cajun chicken & rice in a baking dish
    Cajun Chicken & Rice
  • chimichurri chicken thighs in a skillet
    Chimichurri Chicken Thighs
  • a dish with baked chicken livers and onion
    Baked Chicken Livers
  • top view of chicken enchiladas in a baking dish
    Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
  • cooked chicken thighs topped with Italian seasoning
    Chicken with Italian Seasoning
  • cooked chicken breasts in a pan with a few lemon slices and thyme on top
    Baked Lemon Thyme Chicken Breasts
  • top view of cooked chicken thighs in a skillet
    Rosemary Chicken Thighs
  • chicken pot pie with a biscuit on top
    Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
  • close up of chicken fajita nachos
    Chicken Fajita Nachos
  • dinosaur chicken nuggets on a plate
    Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer
  • four chicken strips in the air fryer
    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders 
  • top view of a dish with coconut chicken tenders
    Coconut Chicken Tenders
  • parmesan chicken tenders next to a dipping sauce
    Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders
  • a pot with chicken stew and potatoes
    Chicken Stew with Potatoes
  • baking dish with roasted chicken pieces and potatoes
    Roasted Chicken Pieces with Potatoes
  • top view of tortilla soup in the slow cooker pot.
    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • margarita chicken on a blue plate
    Margarita Chicken
  • baked chicken breasts topped with avocado salsa on a baking sheet
    Baked Avocado Chicken with Cilantro Lime

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