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!
Is there anything better than a warm, comforting, cozy casserole? We love them any time of year, but there’s something about the holidays that just says “casserole season”. These holiday casserole recipes in particular are simply the best, with casseroles for breakfast, brunch, and dinner, from classic sides to new family favorites.
Chocolate chip pancakes are a fun breakfast option the whole family will love – just ask my kiddos! These melt-in-your-mouth homemade pancakes are rich and buttery, light and fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Top them with whipped cream and chocolate sauce, maple syrup, or fresh fruit, and start your birthdays, holidays, or Saturdays off with a real treat.
All the flavor of a creamy, savory chicken pot pie, in an easy-to-make casserole topped with buttery, flaky puff pastry! A perfect dinner recipe for fall, this recipe is rich, filling, and satisfying. Family friendly and irresistible, even my picky toddlers will scarf this down!
Savory, hearty chicken and sausage gumbo is packed with flavor and delicious ingredients. Andouille sausage, tender chicken, a rich roux, the holy trinity, and a handful of spices, with a cooking method that forces you to slow down and take it easy. This is one of our favorite one-pot recipes for soup season or anytime!
All the flavors of salty, crispy fried pickles with ranch… in a dip! This fried pickle and ranch dip recipe knocks the store-bought tub out of the park, and you won’t believe how delicious it is! With crispy, buttery panko, ranch dressing mix, fresh herbs, and, of course, plenty of pickles, you HAVE to add this to your tailgating, potluck, and party rotation!
Creamy, savory white chicken chili is even better when it’s made in the Instant Pot. With tender white beans, juicy chicken breasts, sweet corn, spicy green chiles, and a blend of spices, this nutritious one-pot meal is hearty and flavorful – exactly what you need this soup season.
Elegant and genuinely impressive Salmon Wellington is actually incredibly easy to make. A rich mixture of cream cheese, spinah, garlic, and breadcrumbs is stuffed inside tender salmon fillets, then encased in a buttery puff pastry. Perfect for any special occasion or anytime you’re feeling fancy, this restaurant-quality dish is guaranteed to please everyone at your dinner table.
Learn how to cook beets easily and perfectly, whether you boil them, steam them, roast them, or microwave them! These vibrant root vegetables are a delicious way to add a little color to your table, and they boast an impressive amount of nutrients, too.
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!
A classic appetizer for good reason! This dip is impossible to stop eating, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Made with only three ingredients, this sausage dip is always the star of any party. Creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor.
Irresistibly crispy boneless chicken wings, tossed in a delicious homemade buffalo sauce! Double-breaded and chilled before frying, our method for cooking these wings provides a deliciously crisp outside, with super tender chicken on the inside. They’re an easy and perfect appetizer for any potluck, party, cookout, or as a fun weeknight meal!
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