When you’re low on time and/or energy and just want something easy and delicious, what could be better than a dinner recipe that uses very few ingredients? I’ve put together a list of 125 easy chicken recipes I LOVE, from basic cooking methods using thawed or frozen chicken to full chicken recipes for dinners with sauces and sides. Keep this list handy for the next time you’re feeling uninspired!
Our reader-favorite cranberry rosemary chicken is an easy one-pan chicken dish that’s full of vibrant, wintery flavor. Tart cranberries married with heady rosemary and sweet maple syrup, grounded by a rich white wine sauce. Made paleo-friendly or Whole30-compliant with simple ingredient swaps, this chicken recipe is perfect for holiday dinners and hurried weekday meals alike.
Made with just a handful of pantry staple spices, this chicken taco seasoning is one of the best and easiest ways to add flavor to any dish. Whether you’re making chicken tacos or just seasoning your favorite cuts, this versatile blend does the trick.
Restaurant-quality chicken teriyaki made quick and easy in the Instant Pot! Tender bites of chicken swaddled in a sweet sauce, this recipe is perfect over rice. Dinner is served!
Tender, flavorful chicken carnitas are made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or taco salads, this recipe is loaded with flavor and one of our favorite dinners! My entire family loves this twist on traditional pork carnitas.
All the flavor of the takeout classic, made quick and easy in the Instant Pot! Tender chunks of chicken tossed in a rich sauce, this honey garlic chicken has tons of flavor and is sure to be a family favorite. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and poof, dinner is served!
Savory, slightly-sweet chicken adobo is made even easier thanks to the Instant Pot! Tender chicken thighs are pressure cooked in a delicious sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and bay leaves, then finished off under the broiler for a wonderfully crisp skin.
Elevate your meal and impress your guests with this delicious chicken roulade recipe. Juicy, tender chicken breasts rolled around a filling of goat cheese, prosciutto, and spinach, quickly seared then oven-roasted to perfection, make for a visually stunning presentation and a burst of flavor in every bite.
Creamy, rich, and savory, this garlic cream cheese chicken is made in one skillet in less than 30 minutes and with simple ingredients. Tender chicken swaddled in a delicious sauce, this recipe is perfect over mashed potatoes, pasta, or mashed cauliflower.
Dress up your everyday chicken salad with fresh tarragon and sliced almonds for a slightly fancy feel. Perfect for baby or bridal showers, served in lettuce cups or on croissants, or made in advance for easy meal prep lunches. Naturally Whole30, paleo, low carb, and keto.
All the rich, creamy, savory flavor of stroganoff, but made with chicken! Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, it’s certain to be an instant family favorite. It certainly is at at my house!
A must-have for any cookout or barbecue, these delicious smoked chicken legs are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The drumsticks are smothered in a simple dry rub then smoked to perfection and finished off in the oven for the crispiest chicken skin possible. This method is so easy and foolproof, it’s great recipe for anyone new to grilling or smoking.
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