Delicious Chicken Recipes for Summer

These fresh, seasonal ideas are just right for dinner tonight.

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Jerk Chicken and Slaw

Thai Chicken Tacos

Parmesan-Stuffed Chicken and Melted Strawberries

Fresh Corn and Chicken Chowder

Skillet Chicken Salad Pitas

Chicken with Summer Squash

Chimichurri Chicken

Chili Chicken & Pasta

Veggie Wraps with Chicken

Basil Chicken Stack-Ups

Chicken & Asparagus Skillet Supper

Triple-Mango Chicken

Chicken with Lime & Avocado Salsa

Chicken-Pineapple Fajitas

Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam

Thyme Chicken Marsala

Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Greens

Basil Chicken Wraps

Coconut-Curry Chicken

Spicy Chicken Breasts with Fruit

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Jerk Chicken and Slaw

Spicy jerk chicken is served alongside an easy-to-make slaw of pineapple, baby bok choy, and red cabbage.

Jerk Chicken and Slaw

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Thai Chicken Tacos

Fresh veggies such as cabbage, carrots, and cilantro temper the heat of these Thai-inspired tacos.

Thai Chicken Tacos

Makes: 4 servings

Yield: 8 tacos

Prep: 25 mins

Marinate: 1 hr

Cook: 5 mins

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Parmesan-Stuffed Chicken and Melted Strawberries

Stuffed with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, and baked in a tangy strawberry-jam mixture, chicken goes from ho-hum to an irresistible dinner fit for company.

Parmesan-Stuffed Chicken and Melted Strawberries

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 15 mins 400°F

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Fresh Corn and Chicken Chowder

Filled with fresh, seasonal produce, this chowder recipe is warm-weather comfort food at its finest.

Fresh Corn and Chicken Chowder

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

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Skillet Chicken Salad Pitas

Chicken marinated in Asian sweet chili sauce, and combined with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing, makes a delicious filling for toasted pita bread.

Skillet Chicken Salad Pitas

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Marinate: 1 hr

Cook: 8 mins

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Chicken with Summer Squash

Prepared rotisserie chicken is a shortcut to home style -- just quarter the chicken and serve it on a bed of sauteed squash, cherry tomatoes, and arugula (or spinach) leaves.

Chicken with Summer Squash

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

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Chimichurri Chicken

A five-ingredient Chimichurri sauce adds pizzazz to simple grilled chicken. Serve it with fresh green beans.

Chimichurri Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Chili Chicken & Pasta

This stovetop supper is ready in just 20 minutes. A three-ingredient seasoning starring chile powder gives the chicken delicious flavor, while angel hair pasta tossed with sweet corn makes a simple side.

Chili Chicken and Pasta

Makes: 4 servings

Cook: 8 mins to 10 mins

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Veggie Wraps with Chicken

These light wraps make the most of garden-fresh veggies. Grilled chicken breast adds healthful, filling protein, while dried tomato pesto makes a flavorful spread.

Veggie Wraps with Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

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Basil Chicken Stack-Ups

Fresh lime juice flavors garden-fresh tomatoes, ripe avocado, and roasted chicken; basil leaves make a tasty garnish.

Basil Chicken Stack-Ups

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Chicken & Asparagus Skillet Supper

Asparagus, squash, and green onion offer a twist to this simple chicken and bacon combo.

Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Triple-Mango Chicken

Chunks of juicy tropical fruit and thinly sliced zucchini freshen up quick and easy grilled chicken.

Triple-Mango Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Chicken with Lime & Avocado Salsa

A simple-to-make salsa of fresh avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and cilantro jazzes up grilled chicken cutlets.

Chicken with Lime and Avocado Salsa

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 4 mins

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Chicken-Pineapple Fajitas

Juicy pineapple and colorful peppers brighten classic chicken fajitas.

Chicken-Pineapple Fajitas

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Heat: 350°F tortilla shells

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Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam

This flavorful stovetop chicken, topped with a plum-tomato jam, makes an ideal weeknight supper. Wilted spinach and creamy polenta make it a satisfying meal.

Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

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Thyme Chicken Marsala

Marsala, a Sicilian wine used mostly for cooking, gives this 30-minute pasta dish smoky flavor.

Thyme Chicken Marsala

Makes: 2 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

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Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Greens

Here's the perfect solution for a last-minute dinner party: Pick up a roasted chicken on your way home from work, and dress it up with a lemon glaze, goat cheese, and fresh chard.

Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Greens