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Chicken Recipes

If you've ever stood at the fridge with a pack of chicken thighs and zero dinner inspiration, you're in the right place. These are the recipes I reach for on a random Tuesday. Skillet meals, sheet-pan dinners, air fryer favorites, and everything in between. A lot of them are 30 minutes or less, made with ingredients from your regular grocery store, and reliable enough to make on repeat.

Weeknight Chicken Dinners

  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A white plate on a blue napkin full of rice and chicken stir fry.
    Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Tacos with salsa and guacamole.
    Ground Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Roasted chicken leg quarters with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters (Ready in 35 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes

Classic Comforts

  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Dutch Oven Whole Chicken and Potatoes
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • A bowl of linguine and chicken alfredo.
    Chicken Alfredo with Linguine (30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken osso buco in a white bowl in front of a glass of white wine.
    Chicken Osso Buco with Chicken Thighs (Instant Pot, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
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Global Flavors

  • Harissa chicken thigh on a skillet.
    Harissa Chicken Recipe
    Cook Time42 Minutes
  • Air fryer chicken on plates.
    Air Fryer Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A plate of breaded orange chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli.
    Quick Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A bowl of Thai chicken curry with rice and veggies.
    One-Pot Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs (Dutch Oven Recipe)
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Crispy Spatchcock Cornish Hens (30 Minutes at 425°F)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Two plates of French onion chicken bake served with mashed potatoes and broccolini.
    One-Pan French Onion Chicken Bake
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • A plated serving of Tuscan chicken topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served alongside crusty bread for dipping.
    One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Bowl of tortellini soup.
    Instant Pot Tortellini Soup (with Chicken Sausage)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A table set with creamy chicken taco soup, topped with green onions and a side of tortilla chips.
    Creamy Chicken Taco Soup (No Beans)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bowl of pappardelle topped with chicken ragu, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and basil with a side of bread.
    Braised Chicken Thigh Ragu with Pasta
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Fettuccine topped with chicken and mushrooms.
    Creamy Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Chicken bolognese on top of spaghetti.
    Ground Chicken Bolognese (Rich Tomato Pasta Sauce)
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A bowl of Italian wedding soup with chicken meatballs, pasta, spinach, and vegetables is topped with grated Parmesan and served with bread.
    Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
    Bruschetta Chicken Thighs (Sheet Pan Balsamic Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs garnished with sliced green onions and served alongside white rice and green beans.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes
  • Chicken parmesan sandwich topped with pesto.
    Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe (Baked, Not Fried)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Golden baked chicken thighs and potatoes are topped with fresh parsley and lemon slices in a casserole dish.
    Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
    Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
  • A close-up of a golden-brown spatchcock chicken in a cast-iron skillet.
    Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • A blue and white platter serving chicken cacciatore.
    Chicken Cacciatore (No Olives)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Instant pot white chicken chili in a bowl.
    Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Herb-marinated grilled chicken thigh plated with roasted potatoes and zucchini.
    Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken and potato soup.
    Creamy Chicken Thigh Potato Soup (Ready in 40 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken dip in a pan topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Overhead view of creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta with penne, spinach, sliced chicken, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan.
    Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken salad with apples and celery on lettuce topped bread.
    Chicken Salad with Apples Recipe (Crisp & Easy)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Chicken sandwich with spicy mayo.
    Blackened Chicken Sandwiches (Juicy, Spicy & Ready in 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Golden brown grilled chicken thighs with honey mustard marinade on a grill pan.
    Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A plate filled with a lemon pepper seasoned chicken thigh and veggies.
    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A hand picking up a slider.
    BBQ Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe (Crispy Skin, Ready in 1 Hour)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Balsamic caprese chicken topped with melted mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil.
    One-Pan Balsamic Caprese Chicken
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Chicken thighs in a cast iron pan topped with thyme.
    Pan-Seared Chicken with Mustard Sauce (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken milanese topped with dressed arugula, cherry tomatoes, burrata, and balsamic glaze on white plate.
    Chicken Milanese with Burrata
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Skillet of cheesy Tex-Mex chicken and rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges alongside.
    One-Pan Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Cheese on a chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and onion.
    Easy Juicy Ground Chicken Burgers (No Breadcrumbs, 25 Minutes)
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
    Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • White platter filled with shredded chicken tacos.
    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    Cook Time4 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Pesto chicken meatballs garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on a white plate.
    Pesto Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of rigatoni with Italian sausage.
    Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni (40-Minute Weeknight Pasta)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
    Cook Time1 Hours

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