Our Best Chicken Recipes for Winter

Cold winter night? Warm up with this collection of delicious chicken main dishes, from casseroles to soups and stews.


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How to Make Fried Chicken
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken
Chicken-Noodle Casserole

We've captured all the deliciousness of hearty chicken-noodle soup and made it into a casserole that's brimming with tender chicken, buttery egg noodles, and a creamy homemade sauce.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Bake: 30 mins 375°F
Chicken Lasagna Rolls with Chive-Cream Sauce

For a simple, elegant twist on traditional lasagna, roll delicious chicken and veggies in noodles and top with marinara sauce. It's a dish everyone in the family is sure to love.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 35 mins 350°F
Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

Brighten up a winter evening with this fresh chicken and pasta dish that features a tangy citrus dressing and a crunchy pine nut topper.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 2 cups each
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Pasta Stack-Up with Chicken Sausage

Stack up a meal that's flavorful, healthy and done in less than 30 minutes. Chicken sausage, dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach give this fast weeknight meal big-time flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
How to Make Fried Chicken

This all-time favorite chicken dinner gets even better with our secret ingredient.

Chicken Taco Casserole

What makes this cheesy, tomato-topped chicken- and vegetable-packed taco bake even better? It's only 196 calories per serving, which makes it a dish you can happily serve to your family.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Stand: 5 mins
Buffalo Chicken Soup

Love buffalo wings? Then we promise you'll be a fan of our creamy soup that starts with deli-roasted chicken. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for kick and some crumbles of blue cheese for a cool finish.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Chicken-Chile Stew with Beans

Three types of peppers and a dash of cocoa powder bring out the authentic side of our Mexican-inspired chicken stew.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 2 hrs
Stand: 8 hrs
Garlic-Parmesan Chicken & Noodles

Warm up a chilly night with a 30-minute, Italian-inspired casserole featuring egg noodles, deli-roasted chicken, and lots of Parmesan cheese.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Oven: 450°F
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Start with deli-roasted chicken, and you'll still have time to whip together our sweet homemade barbecue sauce for a warm, hearty lunch or dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: Makes 6 sandwiches
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 7 mins
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken

Come home to a complete chicken dinner with a just a little morning prep and some help from your slow cooker.

Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake

Update a weeknight standby with slices of savory prosciutto, asparagus, and sherry-Parmesan sauce. If you like to plan ahead, you can cover and chill for two days or freeze for up to three months.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 50 mins to 55 mins 375°F
Almond-Crusted Chicken

Crunchy-sweet almonds coat tenderized chicken breasts for an irresistible meal that pairs perfectly with wilted spinach.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Kickin' Chicken Chili

Sit down to a hearty chicken chili that's just spicy enough to warm you up on a cold winter evening.

Yield: 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings + reserves
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
Roasted Chicken

Set the dinner table for a feast. Our roasted chicken requires just 20 minutes of prep but results in a gorgeous spread that includes juicy cuts of chicken and flavorful carrots, garlic, onion, and celery.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Roast: 1 hr 15 mins 425°F
Stand: 10 mins
Chicken & White Bean Stew

This slow-cooked dinner features boneless chicken thighs, kidney beans, onions, and peppers. We call for purchased Alfredo sauce, but you could sub in your favorite homemade version to get the creamy base.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Mexican dishes don't have to include tortillas. Our warm chicken bake uses a base of jumbo shell macaroni and is full of traditional Mexican flavor, courtesy of taco seasoning, refried beans, and enchilada sauce.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 35 mins 350°
Cook: 10 mins
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Warm up your kitchen with a fancy chicken dinner. Chicken Cordon Bleu requires a bit of prep (stuffing chicken with savory ham and creamy cheese, and then coating it with panko), but the incredible results are worth it.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 40 mins to 45 mins 350°F
Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Pat chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, then simmer in a slow cooker with delicious vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, and sweet peppers. The result is a filling topping for slices of ciabatta bread.

Yield: 6 to 8 sandwiches
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 (high), plus 30 minutes
Moroccan Chicken Stew

If stew alone isn't enough to warm you up, consider the spices in this popular chicken dish: cumin, paprika, and coriander. A pinch of ground cinnamon adds subtle sweetness.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Cook a simple chicken dinner that offers comfort on a chilly winter night. Stuff boneless chicken breasts with a mixture of dried tomatoes, cream cheese, feta cheese, and basil, and cook on a skillet for 12 minutes. Dinner's on!

Makes: 4 servings
Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Enjoy the flavors of chicken pot pie in a broth-based soup. Cook chicken, vegetables, noodles, and broth in a large saucepan, then top with our homemade biscuits for a down-home treat.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 10 mins 450°
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