Need dinner on the table fast without sacrificing flavor? These 20 easy chicken dinners are perfect for busy weeknights when time is short but you still want something satisfying and homemade.
You’ll find everything from cozy comfort classics to lighter, fresher dishes, and don’t expect just American flavors, I mixed in some Latin favorites too. Simple ingredients, bold taste, and low stress is the goal here.
Some nights you’re on top of life, and other nights dinner just sneaks up on you out of nowhere, this list has your back either way. Chicken is the ultimate weeknight MVP because it cooks fast, takes on any flavor, and almost everyone at the table is happy to see it. These are the meals you can make without overthinking, using simple ingredients and minimal effort. We’re talking cozy, saucy, crispy, cheesy, and all the good stuff in between. If weeknight dinner stress had a worst enemy, it’d be this roundup.
And if there’s a chicken recipe you’d love to see next, leave a comment below! I’m always looking for new ideas!
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
These honey garlic chicken thighs are tender, juicy, sticky, and super delicious! The chicken thighs are coated in spices, basted in a flavorful honey sauce, and baked to perfection.
These broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breasts are stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and broccoli. A low carb and keto-friendly meal that's always a hit with both kids and adults!
If you want a delicious dinner with minimal time over the stove, these juicy oven-baked chicken thighs are a perfect choice. A few spices and some olive oil is all it takes to make this dynamite dish. This recipe is keto-friendly, AIP-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb!
These green Chile chicken enchiladas were made with a creamy salsa verde, shredded rotisserie chicken, and lots of cheese. They were so delicious and quite simple to make!
This chicken piccata is made with simple ingredients and cooked until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick. It tastes just right with a nice hint of lemon, but not too strong.
This cheesy broccoli rice casserole is made from simple, wholesome ingredients, no cream of mushroom soup needed. Completely made from scratch and makes the perfect holiday side dish!
This Cuban pollo a la plancha is grilled chicken marinated in a citrus and spice mixture then grilled to perfection and topped off with caramelized onions. A cuban classic!
The best pollo guisado recipe with bone-in chicken, potatoes, spices, and olives, cooked until tender. A Puerto Rican chicken stew that is packed with flavor and super easy to make.
These delicious crispy chicken cutlets are thinly sliced and coated with a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese for a crispy skillet chicken breast. Serve it plain or add it to your favorite pasta or salad to add texture, flavor, and crunch!
Switch up your chicken nugget routine with this chicharron de pollo recipe! Delightfully marinated chicken dredged in a deliciously seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection
If you make any of these chicken dinners, I’d love to hear what you think, leave a comment or a rating to share how it turned out. It truly makes my day seeing these recipes come to life in your kitchen, and I always try to respond when I can. If you grab a photo, tag me on Instagram so I can check out your creations.
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Super simple and super tasty!