Recipes and Cooking Chicken Recipes Baked Chicken 30 One-Pot Chicken Meals You Can Make for Dinner Tonight Take the hassle out of dinner tonight with these quick and easy one-dish chicken recipes. By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 5, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Karla Conrad Expect classic flavors such as chicken Alfredo and pot pie, but also soon-to-be new favorite different meals to cook with chicken. Each of these one-dish chicken recipes is made in a single pot, skillet, sheet pan or countertop appliance (we love our slow cookers and electric multicookers!). Get ready for amazing chicken dinners with minimal cleanup. 01 of 30 Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables View Recipe Jason Donnelly Consider all the goodness packed into this humble skillet: juicy chicken breast, fresh asparagus, carrot, and tomato. Topped with an irresistible balsamic-honey dressing, the whole family will request this one-dish chicken dinner all the time. 02 of 30 Smoky Cheesy Chicken-Potato Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats Smoked cheddar cheese and smoked (or roasted!) chicken give this hearty casserole its fire-kissed flavor. Frozen hashbrowns make an easy job of preparing the one-dish chicken bake. The crouton- and butter topping is optional, but the crunchy finish is worth the extra step. 03 of 30 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats A classic casserole that requires pretty much no prep time? Yes, please! Our top-rated (500+ reviews and counting!) one-dish chicken dinner features chewy wild rice and chicken in a creamy, buttery sauce. It's an easy weeknight dinner to please the whole family. 04 of 30 Roasted Vegetable-Chicken Sausage Pizza View Recipe Jason Donnelly Enjoy our sheet pan Italian pizza pie. To make the pizza truly meal-worthy, we roasted lots of delicious veggies for topping. With chicken sausage and plenty of cheese, you've got an easy one-pan chicken dinner ready to go. 05 of 30 Chicken and Vegetable Sauté View Recipe Karla Conrad It may seem like a simple name, but the flavor of this one-pan chicken dinner is far from simple. Quick-cooking chicken breasts and vibrant veggies shine with a hint of lemon zest. Enjoy as-is to keep it low-carb, or add a healthy whole-grain side to round out the meal. Quick and Easy Skillet Recipes You Can Make in a Flash 06 of 30 Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Chicken pot pie doesn't have to be a complicated process with this simple one-dish chicken dinner. Frozen mixed veggies, purchased Alfredo sauce, and store-bought pizza dough makes a delicious, easy chicken dinner. 25 of Our Best One-Dish Dinner Recipes for Irresistible Meals Any Night of the Week 07 of 30 Roasted Indian Chicken, Vegetables, and Chickpeas View Recipe Jason Donnelly Craving Indian food? Skip the takeout menu tonight and opt for this one-dish chicken bake instead. Bold spices such as cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger all come into play to season boneless chicken breasts. Serve with a sprinkling of almonds and a squeeze of lime for a zesty and crunchy finish. 17 Healthy Sheet-Pan Dinners 08 of 30 Creamy Chicken Paprikash View Recipe Brie Passano Hungarian paprika is the star ingredient in this one-pan chicken recipe. We don't recommend substituting spice-shelf paprika. When combined with sour cream, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth, it creates a flavorful sauce that's perfect for spooning over chicken and homemade egg noodles. 09 of 30 Herbed Chicken Orzo and Zucchini View Recipe Andy Lyons Pair skillet-browned herbed chicken breasts with crisp-tender zucchini and tender orzo for a one-dish dinner that's super fast to make. How fast, you ask? How does 20 minutes sound? 10 of 30 French Chicken Stew View Recipe Andy Lyons Go French with our cozy one-pot chicken stew. In the morning, create a bed of veggies (mushrooms, potatoes, and tomatoes, to name a few) in your slow cooker liner. Then, put some boneless chicken thighs on top and come back to a delicious, comforting meal after work. 11 of 30 Chicken Fajitas in a Flash View Recipe Blaine Moats The key to making quick chicken fajitas? Broil your chicken! Simply throw the ingredients on your sheet pan, place under the broiler for 15 to 18 minutes, and you've got a fajita night set. This will be one of your family's favorite one-dish baked chicken recipes. 12 of 30 Chicken Lasagna Rolls with Chive-Cream Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats Fans of classic lasagna are going to swoon over this one-pan chicken dinner. Broccoli, chicken, and roasted red peppers coated in a creamy chive sauce give this lasagna bake a mouthwatering makeover. Don't forget the garlic bread! 13 of 30 Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake View Recipe Blaine Moats Here's a one-dish chicken dinner everyone will rave over. A wild rice blend bakes right along with prosciutto-stuffed chicken breasts. Bonus: This is also a freezer-friendly make-ahead meal that can be stored for up to three months. 14 of 30 Moroccan Chicken and Cauliflower Stew View Recipe Carson Downing Good news: You can make this delicious one-pot chicken meal on any time schedule. We've got the instructions to easily make this Moroccan-spiced chicken stew on the stovetop, in your pressure cooker, or slow cooker. 17 Instant Pot Soups, Stews, and Chilis for a Quick Comforting Meal in a Bowl 15 of 30 Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake View Recipe Andy Lyons If you're planning an outdoor Cinco de Mayo celebration for the family, this one-pan chicken recipe will be a hit. It's a simple 5-ingredient meal that comes together in an hour. Use a rotisserie chicken to save yourself prep time. Dump and Bake Casseroles That Need Virtually Zero Prep Time 16 of 30 One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Our Test Kitchen outdid themselves when they created this one-pot chicken meal. The creative take on chicken pot pie starts by sautéing the veggies and chicken on the stovetop. Once the crust goes on (in the same pot!), it gets nice and crispy in the oven. 17 of 30 Tandoori Spiced Chicken and Rice Bake View Recipe Blaine Moats Make your taste buds do a happy dance with this Indian-inspired one-dish chicken bake. Veggies such as zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper give the dish color and nutrients. And we used brown rice to add a serving of whole grains. 18 of 30 Chicken Alfredo Cauliflower Rice Bake View Recipe Andy Lyons This hearty chicken dinner is rich yet light on the carb count, thanks to cauliflower rice. A simple 7-ingredient checklist (plus a few pantry staples) means less time for prep and more time devouring every last bite. 19 of 30 Korean Fire Chicken With Cheese View Recipe Jason Donnelly Asian-inspired main dishes like this deserve a spot in your regular meal plan. The fiery heat comes from gochujang, a Korean red pepper paste. Find it in the Asian section of larger grocery stores, or try making our quick shortcut recipe. 20 of 30 Tender-Crisp Spring Braise View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 21 of 30 Lemon Chicken with Olives and Ricotta View Recipe Andy Lyons You'll love this Mediterranean dish that's ideal for a chilly night. This supper features chicken smothered in a zippy lemon-olive oil blend. Served over a bed of creamy ricotta, you'll be reminiscing over this one-pan chicken dinner for days. 22 of 30 Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice View Recipe Blaine Moats A fragrant sauce made with curry paste, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and peanut butter transforms this easy chicken recipe from quick weeknight dinner to better-than-takeout. Don't skip the fresh basil and lime juice just before serving. 23 of 30 Basil-Tomato Chicken Skillet View Recipe Blaine Moats Chicken and a medley of fresh veggies simmer together in this quick skillet meal. Stirring in a handful of fresh spinach at the end of cook time adds brightness and a boost of antioxidants to the gluten-free dinner. 24 of 30 Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry View Recipe Blaine Moats Homemade stir-fries are easily the best way to use up whatever's in the fridge. 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. 25 of 30 Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore View Recipe Jacob Fox A sure-fire way to accomplish a delicious chicken dinner on a time crunch? Using your trusty pressure cooker! With just six minutes under pressure, chicken thighs cook to juicy perfection in a flavorful tomato-wine base. Mushrooms, red pepper, and onions add to your daily nutritious veggie intake. 26 of 30 Chicken with Cherry-Ginger Chutney View Recipe Andy Lyons Dress up quick-cooking chicken breast with our quick and easy chutney, made from a dash of ginger, tart dried cherries, and fresh apple slices. Keep this quick chicken dinner recipe on hand for busy weeknights. 27 of 30 Hot and Cheesy Chicken Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons If you meal-prep chicken, save some for this one-dish chicken recipe. The casserole base only takes 10 minutes to prep before getting nice and bubbly in the oven. In less than an hour, its creamy goodness will make it a family favorite. 28 of 30 Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup View Recipe BHG / Cara Cormack Cooking chicken on the bone results in a rich, flavorful broth that forms the base of this chicken soup recipe. Round out the pot with fresh veggies, garlic, and egg noodles. As one BHG home cook raves, "Made tonight. Was absolutely delicious. I shredded the chicken before serving." 29 of 30 Butter Chicken View Recipe Brie Goldman Marinating this one-pot chicken recipe in a spiced yogurt mixture results in fall-off-the-bone meat. Serve it alongside naan bread and additional sauce for dipping. The dish is easy to customize as one reviewer notes, "I substituted canned coconut milk for the whipping cream and it is one of the best sauces that I’ve ever made!" 30 of 30 Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry View Recipe BHG / CARA CORMACK You can use either boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs in this quick stir-fry recipe. Our Test Kitchen added bell pepper strips and fresh broccoli to round out the recipe but you can substitute any veggies you like. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit