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Close-up of tender, juicy Cajun shrimp in a large silver skillet.

Cajun Shrimp

Quick and easy Cajun shrimp is one of my favorite recipes to make when our schedules are crazy and I want something delicious and super low-effort. The beautifully-spiced butter sauce gives the succulent shrimp so much flavor and the perfect amount of heat, and it’s impossibly versatile, great with pasta, grits, rice, and veggies.

Two Marry Me Chicken breasts in a cast-iron skillet with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

Marry Me Chicken

Marry me chicken is about to become your new favorite chicken recipe! This crowd-pleaser takes juicy, tender chicken breasts and marries them with an incredible parmesan cream sauce, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil for a rich, flavorful main course everyone will love.

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125 Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinners with Few Ingredients

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!

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

If you’re wanting fluffy, tender, perfectly cooked brown rice with minimal effort then grab the Instant Pot and let’s get pressure cooking! This method is totally hands off and practically foolproof, whether you’re cooking brown basmati rice, long grain brown rice, or short grain brown rice.

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Simple Cucumber Tomato Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and full of unbelievable flavors, this simple and refreshing cucumber tomato salad is a dream of a summer side dish. Quick and easy, with absolutely no cooking, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any warm weather meal. Made with fresh cucumber and tomatoes with pops of fresh basil and sweet red onion, all tossed in a super simple vinaigrette.

Overhead view of Texas de Brazil chimichurri sauce in a small wooden bowl with a spoon.

Best Chimichurri Recipe Ever (from Texas de Brazil)

This vibrant, tangy chimichurri sauce is not only the easiest chimichurri recipe to make, it’s also the best I’ve ever tasted! A perfect copycat for Texas de Brazil’s own chimichurri, it’s full of fresh herbs, rich oil, bold garlic, and perfectly balanced spices. I have a jar of this chimichurri in my fridge at all times to use as a marinade or sauce for steaks, chicken, shrimp, fish, or pork.

Top-down look at two bowls of shrimp carbonara, with linguini noodles swirled and piled to support tender shrimp.

Shrimp Carbonara

Authentic restaurant-style carbonara with the addition of tender shrimp, this recipe is rich and flavorful! This shrimp carbonara recipe is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, and delicious enough to make for company.

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Creamy, decadent lobster mac and cheese is perfect for any holiday, date night, or special occasion. Luscious lobster meat and a rich sauce made with two types of cheese transform ordinary macaroni into a delectable, gooey, baked mac and cheese that’s guaranteed to impress.

Top-down, overhead view of a Crockpot-cooked marry me chicken breast with sauce atop a bed of mashed potatoes in a large white bowl.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Simple ingredients, incredible flavors, and a “set it and forget it” cooking method make this Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe an absolute dream! This dish marries tender chicken breasts and a seasoned parmesan-cream sauce, with bursts of tangy sun-dried tomatoes and savory basil to tie everything together. It’s a regular in my meal rotation!

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This incredibly delicious Instant Pot clam chowder is creamy, comforting and everything you’d hope for! Packed with a ton of flavor, this classic favorite soup is filled with clams, bacon, tender potatoes and veggies. Super easy to make, and ready to eat in just 30 minutes, this method is the way to go!

Overhead view of a sheet pan, resting at an angle, filled with green beans, turkey, foil-wrapped sweet potatoes, and stuffing.

One-Pan Holiday Meal

This one-pan holiday meal is ideal for more intimate, budget-conscious, and fuss-free holiday gatherings. With turkey, stuffing, green beans, and sweet potatoes, It’s got all the must-haves of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, prepped and cooked in a fraction of the time thanks to this convenient sheet pan method.