One-Dish Chicken Dinners

This hearty chicken-and-rice dish offers fresh herbs and nutritious veggies -- and prep takes just 20 minutes.

Chicken and noodles make the ultimate comfort meal. This thyme-seasoned version features fresh veggies and a creamy, easy-to-make sauce.

Olives and dried plums mingle with ground chicken, coriander, and smoky cumin to create a flavorful one-dish dinner.

A homemade blend of spices featuring dried tomatoes and mushrooms adds delicious flavor to the chicken in this healthful dinner recipe. Fresh snap peas, cooked with the chicken and rice in the same skillet, brighten it up.

For a fresh spin on the classic meat-and-potatoes dinner try this quick braise featuring asparagus, new potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and a couple of chicken thighs for flavor.

With a crispy buttermilk-herb crust, TV chef Paula Deen's fried chicken is comfort food at it's finest.

Ideal for a chilly night, this supper features chicken simmered with a zesty mixture of garlic, onion, crushed tomatoes, capers, lemon peel, and oregano.

All by itself, the cooking liquid -- chicken broth flavored with ginger, oranges, and leeks -- would be a great soup. Chicken, bok choy, and lentils make it a meal.

Chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables simmer together in a garlic-spiced, tomato-based broth. Feta cheese adds a touch of creaminess.

Coconut curls and fresh cilantro top this spicy chicken dish, served with a side of steamed white rice.

A creamy goat-basil sauce tops chicken simmered with orzo, Kalamata olives, and tomatoes - all served on crisp spinach.

Just a pinch of saffron goes a long way to add flavor and more intense color to this delicious soup.

This classic chicken and rice casserole is quick and easy. Refrigerated pasta sauce takes the place of soup as a rich, no-fuss base, while leftover cubed chicken -- roasted or fried -- keeps the whole dish simple.

Onions, garlic, and bacon give this dish homey goodness. Prep time is a snap: Simply put the chicken and veggies in a slow-cooker and dinner will be ready by the time you get home.

This flavorful dish is sure to be a hit. Cut down on prep time by skipping browning the chicken and baking all the ingredients together in a two-quart rectangular baking dish.

Here's a great solution for hectic weeknights: Combine chicken, brown rice, peas, almonds, and your favorite bottled stir-fry sauce and bake for 10 minutes.

This fresh spin on the classic chicken and rice casserole takes just 30 minutes to put together, thanks to purchased rotisserie chicken. A creamy sauce made from soft herb cheese with garlic and herbs makes it irresistible.

This classic recipe is comfort food at its finest, with chicken, noodles, veggies, and herbs that simmer together in a creamy sauce. Leftovers make a great lunch.

Use leftover chicken mixed with mushrooms for this earthy chowder. It takes less than an hour to make -- its creamy goodness will make it a family favorite.

This supper of veggies, chicken, nuts, and brown rice tosses together in 25 minutes. No need for a complicated sauce -- bottled peanut sauce and a dash of ginger do the trick.

Chicken drumsticks or thighs stay moist and tender during the slow cooker's long cooking time in this Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken.

This meal-in-a-skillet is redolent with the scents of oregano and garlic. Accompany the chicken-and-vegetable mixture with steamed rice.

Tired of the same old chicken? Dress it up with our quick-and-easy chutney, made from a dash of ginger, tart dried cherries, and fresh apple slices.

This ragout joins seasoned chunks of chicken with tomatoes, corn, and iron-packed spinach for a quick and hearty meal.

You'll taste a hint of exotic Asian cooking from blending the sweet licorice flavor of anise seeds with the fruitiness of plums and oranges. The couscous is a snap to prepare -- just stir it into boiling water about 5 minutes before the chicken is done.