Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes (or Less!)

This quick chicken meal saves the day when you're sick of doing dishes. Mix all nine ingredients in one bowl, then serve the salad over toast or greens. Use a rotisserie chicken to make the process even smoother.

Mix up a from-scratch stir-fry in less time than it takes to order takeout. The quick chicken breast recipe features an irresistible sauce made from zesty orange juice and soy sauce. Serve over rice with a sprinkle of peanuts for crunch.

Chicken Alfredo without all the calories? Sign us up. Pair sautéed chicken with fresh veggies and store-bought Alfredo for a super-simple (and healthy!) quick chicken dinner.

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Refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips get a makeover when coated in a sweet-and-spicy dressing. Pair with udon noodles and fresh sweet pepper strips for a quick and easy chicken recipe that's reminiscent of your favorite takeout.

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Homemade pizza in 20 minutes is totally possible. Top pita bread with blue cheese, shredded chicken breast, and celery to fill a buffalo chicken pizza craving ASAP.

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If you ever find yourself with surprise company, this is a fast meal to make with chicken. Eight ingredients and 20 minutes is all it takes to go from prep to plate. Plus, jerk seasoning and a mix of fresh produce give the dish a boost of sophisticated flavor.

Use precooked teriyaki-flavor chicken meatballs to make this dinner in a snap. A sweet pineapple sauce unites the tender meatballs, crisp vegetables, and textured rice medley.

Your weeknight dinner just got a little easier with the help of a deli-roasted chicken. Mix together penne pasta, broccoli, pesto, roasted red peppers, and Parmesan cheese, then top with shredded chicken. This dish is perfect if you’ve got vegetarians at the table—just leave out the meat!

Fajitas at a restaurant always look impressive. Re-create the sizzling superstar at home with only 20 minutes and a handful of ingredients. In this version, sweet pineapple, peppers, and chicken get coated in a spicy jerk seasoning before settling down in warm flour tortillas.

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Say hello to your new favorite weeknight meal. The quick chicken meal tastes like classic comfort food but gets an upgrade from flavor-boosting pesto and bright carrots.

Here’s proof that salad for dinner doesn’t have to be boring. Pair sauteed chicken tenders with cucumber ribbons, sliced tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. Bonus: This quick and easy chicken recipe is as healthy as it is pretty.

Grilled chicken gets a boost of flavor with homemade chimichurri sauce. Just blend parsley, oil, cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and red pepper in a food processor, then drizzle over chicken.

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This simple six-ingredient dish is ready for spring. Pair sautéed chicken with bacon, asparagus, and yellow summer squash for a one-skillet quick chicken meal you'll make on repaeat.

Bottled peanut sauce turns plain chicken breast, veggies, and pasta into a flavorful Asian-inspired dish. Crushed red pepper adds a powerful kick. We like using delicate baby broccolini here, but you can easily swap in regular broccoli.

All you need is five ingredients to get this quick chicken recipe on the table for dinner. Refrigerated tortellini and purchased grilled chicken breast strips keep the total time down to 20 minutes. Bonus: Everything is made in a single pot for less mess to deal with after eating.

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Yes, you can have a restaurant-quality chicken meal in just 20 minutes. Lightly pound out chicken breasts, brush on mustard, coat with salt, pepper, and bread crumbs, and sauté. It’s simple, yet full of flavor.

Lemon and dill give this easy chicken recipe its fresh flavor. Use the duo in a dressing for the orzo and as a bright garnish. Feel free to substitute your favorite veggies if zucchini isn't in season.

You could pay $14 for this salad in a restaurant, or you could make it at home. Mix baby spinach with cooked beets, shredded chicken, nectarines, and goat cheese. Top with a balsamic vinaigrette.

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