Quick & Easy Chicken Recipes

Tight on time? No problem. These chicken recipes are easy to make and take less than 35 minutes to prepare. No more searching for a quick recipe for those hectic weeknights.


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How to Debone Chicken
How to Bake Chicken Breasts
Lemon-Ginger Chicken Thighs

Rub a mix of lemon peel and grated ginger under the chicken skin before cooking to infuse the meat with flavor. Simmer with a tangy sauce made from lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce for a full-flavored meal.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Chicken with Apricots

If you need a quick and easy dinner idea, our curry-spiced chicken with sweet, juicy apricots and light, fluffy orzo is just the recipe for you! The best part? It's ready in 20 minutes.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Chicken Enchilada Wraps

Try our delicious spin on spicy enchiladas with these easy-to-make wraps. With bold seasoning and fresh ingredients, they're a delicious option for any busy night.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Easy Chicken Jambalaya

Canned tomatoes and skinless, boneless chicken means this Cajun favorite is now easier than ever to make. Serve with rice for a quick, zesty dinner.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 23 mins
Chicken Breast with Herbs

Chicken breasts browned in butter are delicious when topped with a fragrant mix of parsley, oregano, lemon peel, and garlic.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Jerk Chicken with Avocado-Orange Salsa

The fresh flavors in this avocado-orange salsa perfectly balance the seasoning in the grilled chicken. When served with rice and beans, it makes a delicious and well-rounded meal.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Grill: 10 mins
Smoked Chicken & Prosciutto Panini

The smoky flavor of melted provolone and chicken mingles with savory prosciutto in this easy-to-make panini.

Yield: 4 sandwiches
Prep: 25 mins
Grill: 6 mins per batch
Buffalo Chicken Cobb

Forget about messy Buffalo sauce-covered fingers; toss boneless Buffalo-style chicken with lettuce and blue cheese dressing for a yummy meal you can eat with a fork.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Tenders

Upgrade chicken tenders by cooking them in a sweet sauce made of orange juice, vinegar, applesauce, and cardamom.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Tangy Chicken Salad

Running behind? Whip up this fast dish in 15 minutes flat. While diced onions give the salad bite, grapes and mango chutney add a hint of sweetness.

Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Chicken & Gnocchi with Squash

Tender gnocchi and sauteed chicken sit atop buttery acorn squash cooked with sage and nutmeg.

Makes: 4 servings
Cook: 14 mins to 19 mins
Stand: 5 mins
Cinnamon Roasted Chicken with Pumpkin-Sage Grits

Grits get a makeover with the addition of canned pumpkin and sage. Cinnamon chicken rounds out the fall-inspired dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Roast: 18 mins 400°F
Chicken & Pasta in Peanut Sauce

This Asian-inspired meal cooks effortlessly, thanks to bottled peanut sauce. Just mix it with pasta and veggies for a go-to healthy dinner.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Saucy BBQ Chicken

Homemade barbecue sauce gives broiled chicken drumsticks a sweet-and-spicy flavor, while broiled onions make a fast side dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Soba Noodle Bowl

Think chicken soup -- but better. Jalapeno pepper slices and crushed red pepper crank up the heat, while thick soba noodles give the soup substance.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
How to Debone Chicken

Watch this video tutorial for easy and quick steps to debone a chicken breast.

Chicken-Noodle Soup

This traditional chicken dish gets a twist when topped with snipped fresh basil. For a heartier twist, substitute small broccoli florets for the celery and one 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini for the noodles

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Chicken with Capers

The only thing better than this dish's bold flavor -- a mix of lemon, Dijon-style mustard, and capers -- is that the chicken and green beans cook together in one pot.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Greek-Style Quesadillas

Red onions, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives turn basic chicken quesadillas into a Greek rendition of the Mexican original.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 mins per batch
Heat: 300°F
Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam

Buttermilk chicken breasts served with wilted spinach and quick-cooking polenta get a boost of flavor from homemade tomato jam.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Greek Chicken Salad

Have leftover roasted chicken? Combine it with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and Greek dressing for a fast Mediterranean meal.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Pasta Stackup with Chicken Sausage

Lasagna noodles piled high with chicken sausage, dried tomatoes, and spinach make a satisfying dinner.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Mediterranean Chicken & Polenta

Liven up boring chicken breasts by cooking them with herbed tomatoes, olives, and white wine. Serve over easy-to-make polenta.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Oven: 375°F
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Braised Greens & Grapes

Warm grapes cooked with grape juice make a sweet topping for chicken thighs coated in chopped pecans and served over wilted greens.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 28 mins
Jerk Chicken & Slaw

It's the perfect pairing: spicy jerk chicken over crunchy slaw. Chopped pineapple adds a hint of sweetness to the dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Almond-Crusted Chicken

Finely chopped almonds and panko crumbs (Japanese-style bread crumbs) give this chicken its crunchy texture. Serve over spinach sauteed with shallots.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 mins
How to Bake Chicken Breasts

So easy, so quick. Watch our simple secrets to juicy chicken breasts and have dinner on the table in minutes!

Creamy Ranch Chicken

Instead of Alfredo sauce, top your pasta with chicken, Parmesan cheese, and ranch salad dressing mix. Throw in some bacon for added flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Pulled Roast Chicken Sandwiches

At your next family get-together, serve pulled roasted chicken dressed in homemade barbecue sauce.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 7 mins
Papaya & Coconut Chicken Salad

This salad is infused with flavors from the tropics. Chicken rolled in coconut and sliced papaya sit atop a bed of greens tossed with papaya vinaigrette.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Bake: 12 mins 450°F
Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Guests will love this Mediterranean chicken dish. A stuffing made from feta, tomatoes, and basil gives chicken great flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
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