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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicken breasts browned in butter are delicious when topped with a fragrant mix of parsley, oregano, lemon peel, and garlic.
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.
The smoky flavor of melted provolone and chicken mingles with savory prosciutto in this easy-to-make panini.
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.
Upgrade chicken tenders by cooking them in a sweet sauce made of orange juice, vinegar, applesauce, and cardamom.
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.
Tender gnocchi and sauteed chicken sit atop buttery acorn squash cooked with sage and nutmeg.
Grits get a makeover with the addition of canned pumpkin and sage. Cinnamon chicken rounds out the fall-inspired dish.
This Asian-inspired meal cooks effortlessly, thanks to bottled peanut sauce. Just mix it with pasta and veggies for a go-to healthy dinner.
Homemade barbecue sauce gives broiled chicken drumsticks a sweet-and-spicy flavor, while broiled onions make a fast side dish.
Think chicken soup -- but better. Jalapeno pepper slices and crushed red pepper crank up the heat, while thick soba noodles give the soup substance.
Watch this video tutorial for easy and quick steps to debone a chicken breast.
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
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.
Red onions, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives turn basic chicken quesadillas into a Greek rendition of the Mexican original.
Buttermilk chicken breasts served with wilted spinach and quick-cooking polenta get a boost of flavor from homemade tomato jam.
Have leftover roasted chicken? Combine it with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and Greek dressing for a fast Mediterranean meal.
Lasagna noodles piled high with chicken sausage, dried tomatoes, and spinach make a satisfying dinner.
Liven up boring chicken breasts by cooking them with herbed tomatoes, olives, and white wine. Serve over easy-to-make polenta.
Warm grapes cooked with grape juice make a sweet topping for chicken thighs coated in chopped pecans and served over wilted greens.
It's the perfect pairing: spicy jerk chicken over crunchy slaw. Chopped pineapple adds a hint of sweetness to the dish.
Finely chopped almonds and panko crumbs (Japanese-style bread crumbs) give this chicken its crunchy texture. Serve over spinach sauteed with shallots.
So easy, so quick. Watch our simple secrets to juicy chicken breasts and have dinner on the table in minutes!
Instead of Alfredo sauce, top your pasta with chicken, Parmesan cheese, and ranch salad dressing mix. Throw in some bacon for added flavor.
At your next family get-together, serve pulled roasted chicken dressed in homemade barbecue sauce.
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.
Guests will love this Mediterranean chicken dish. A stuffing made from feta, tomatoes, and basil gives chicken great flavor.





