45 Chicken Recipes for Dinner
(Easy & Family-Approved!)

1. Sheet Pan Chicken & Vegetables 35 mins

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, broccoli, bell peppers, potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika

Method: Toss everything with oil and seasonings. Bake at 425°F for 30-35 mins. Dinner + leftovers!

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 220C.
2. Toss the potatoes with half the oil, garlic powder and paprika and roast on a large tray for 10 minutes.
3. Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining oil and seasoning.
4. Add the chicken, broccoli and peppers to the tray and roast 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 75C and the vegetables caramelise.

2. Baked Honey Garlic Chicken 30 mins

Sauce: Honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger

Method: Pour sauce over chicken breasts. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 mins. Sweet and savory!

3. Chicken Parmesan 40 mins

Ingredients: Breaded chicken breasts, marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan

Method: Bake breaded chicken 20 mins, top with sauce and cheese, bake 10 more mins. Serve over pasta!

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 200C.
2. Fry the breaded chicken breasts in a little oil for 3 minutes a side until golden.
3. Transfer to a baking dish, spoon over the marinara and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.

4. Lemon Herb Chicken 30 mins

Marinade: Lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme

Method: Marinate 1 hour (or overnight), bake at 400°F for 25-30 mins. Fresh and flavorful!

5. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs 35 mins

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, BBQ sauce

Method: Bake thighs at 400°F for 25 mins, brush with BBQ sauce, bake 10 more mins. Serve with corn and coleslaw!

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 200C and line a tray with foil.
2. Season the thighs with salt and pepper and bake skin-side up for 25 minutes.
3. Brush generously with BBQ sauce and return for 12-15 minutes.
4. Brush once more in the last 5 minutes so the glaze sets sticky rather than burning.

6. Greek Chicken 35 mins

Marinade: Lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic

Method: Marinate chicken, bake at 400°F for 30-35 mins. Serve with tzatziki, cucumber, and tomatoes!

7. Buffalo Chicken Bake 30 mins

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cheese

Method: Coat chicken in buffalo sauce, bake 25 mins, top with cheese, bake 5 more mins. Spicy!

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 190C.
2. Lay the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season.
3. Mix the buffalo sauce with the ranch and pour over the chicken.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, scatter over the cheese and bake 8-10 minutes more until melted and the chicken is cooked through.

8. Baked Teriyaki Chicken 30 mins

Sauce: Soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger

Method: Pour sauce over chicken, bake at 400°F for 25-30 mins. Serve over rice with broccoli!

9. Stuffed Chicken Breast 40 mins

Stuffing: Spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic

Method: Cut pocket in chicken, stuff, secure with toothpicks, bake at 375°F for 35-40 mins. Impressive!

10. Classic Grilled Chicken Breast 16 mins

Seasoning: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika

Method: Grill over medium-high heat, 6-8 mins per side. Let rest 5 mins before slicing!

11. Grilled Chicken Fajitas 20 mins

Ingredients: Chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning

Method: Grill chicken and veggies in grill basket. Serve in tortillas with toppings!

Instructions:

1. Toss the chicken strips with the fajita seasoning and a little oil.
2. Grill or sear over high heat for 5-6 minutes until charred at the edges and cooked through.
3. Cook the peppers and onions in the same pan for 5 minutes, keeping some bite.
4. Pile into warm tortillas with lime and your toppings.

12. Grilled BBQ Chicken 25 mins

Method: Grill chicken 20 mins, brush with BBQ sauce last 5 mins. Don't sauce too early or it burns!

13. Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken 16 mins

Seasoning: Lemon zest, black pepper, garlic, olive oil

Method: Marinate 1 hour, grill 6-8 mins per side. Fresh and zesty!

14. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 25 mins

Components: Grilled chicken breast, romaine, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

Method: Grill chicken, slice, serve over salad. Light but filling dinner!

15. Grilled Jerk Chicken 20 mins

Marinade: Jerk seasoning, lime juice, olive oil

Method: Marinate overnight for best flavor. Grill 8-10 mins per side. Spicy and Caribbean-inspired!

16. Grilled Chicken Skewers 15 mins

Ingredients: Chicken cubes, bell peppers, onions, zucchini

Method: Thread on skewers, grill 12-15 mins, turning occasionally. Fun for kids!

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken and vegetables into even chunks so they cook at the same rate.
2. Thread alternately onto skewers, season well and brush with oil.
3. Grill over medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3 minutes.
4. Rest 5 minutes before serving - the chicken should read 75C at the centre.

17. Grilled Caprese Chicken 20 mins

Toppings: Fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil, balsamic glaze

Method: Grill chicken, top with mozzarella last 2 mins to melt. Add tomato, basil, balsamic. Italian perfection!

18. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken 4 hours

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, jar of salsa, taco seasoning

Method: Dump everything in slow cooker, cook on low 4-6 hours. Shred and serve in tacos, burritos, or bowls!

Instructions:

1. Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Pour over the jar of salsa and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
4. Shred in the sauce and serve in tacos, bowls or over rice.

19. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken 5 hours

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, onion

Method: Cook on low 5-6 hours. Shred and serve on buns with coleslaw. Makes great sandwiches!

Instructions:

1. Sit the sliced onion in the base of the slow cooker and add the chicken breasts.
2. Pour over half the BBQ sauce.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours until completely tender.
4. Shred the chicken, stir through the remaining sauce and pile into buns.

20. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas 4 hours

Ingredients: Chicken, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning

Method: Cook on low 4 hours. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese, guacamole!

Instructions:

1. Layer the sliced peppers and onions in the slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken and sprinkle over the fajita seasoning.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
4. Shred the chicken, toss with the peppers and juices, and serve in warm tortillas.

21. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken 4 hours

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning

Method: Cook on low 4-5 hours. Shred and use for wraps, sandwiches, or over salad!

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Pour over the buffalo sauce and sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until shreddable.
4. Shred in the sauce and serve on buns, in wraps or over salad.

22. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken 5 hours

Sauce: Soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger

Method: Cook chicken with sauce on low 4-5 hours. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli!

23. Slow Cooker Chicken & Rice 6 hours

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, rice, chicken broth, vegetables

Method: Cook on low 6 hours. Complete one-pot meal!

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken thighs and lay them in the slow cooker.
2. Add the rice, vegetables and chicken broth and stir once.
3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
4. Fluff through, season and rest 10 minutes before serving.

24. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup 5 hours

Ingredients: Chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, chicken broth

Method: Cook on low 5-6 hours. Top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, avocado!

Instructions:

1. Put the chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning into the slow cooker.
2. Pour over the chicken broth.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Shred the chicken in the pot and serve topped with tortilla strips, cheese and avocado.

25. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken 4 hours

Sauce: Honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup

Method: Cook chicken with sauce on low 4-5 hours. Sweet, sticky, delicious!

26. Instant Pot Chicken & Rice 20 mins total

Ingredients: Chicken, rice, chicken broth, vegetables

Method: Pressure cook 8 mins, natural release 5 mins. One-pot complete meal!

Instructions:

1. Set the Instant Pot to saute and brown the chicken for 4 minutes.
2. Add the rice, vegetables and broth and stir to release anything stuck to the base.
3. Seal and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
4. Natural release for 10 minutes, then fluff and season.

27. Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken 15 mins total

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, salsa verde

Method: Pressure cook 8 mins, quick release. Shred and use in tacos, enchiladas, or bowls!

Instructions:

1. Put the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour over the salsa verde.
2. Seal and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
3. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
4. Shred the chicken in the sauce and serve in tacos or bowls.

28. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken 18 mins total

Sauce: Soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger

Method: Pressure cook chicken with sauce 8 mins. Serve over rice!

29. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup 25 mins total

Ingredients: Chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, chicken broth

Method: Pressure cook 10 mins. Comfort food fast!

Instructions:

1. Saute the carrots and celery in the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and broth, seal, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
3. Quick release, lift out the chicken and shred it.
4. Set to saute, add the noodles and cook 6-8 minutes, then return the chicken and season.

30. Instant Pot BBQ Chicken 20 mins total

Method: Pressure cook chicken 10 mins, shred, mix with BBQ sauce. Sandwiches ready in 20 mins!

31. Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas 18 mins total

Ingredients: Chicken, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning

Method: Pressure cook 8 mins, quick release. Taco Tuesday in 18 minutes!

Instructions:

1. Set the Instant Pot to saute and brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the peppers, onions, fajita seasoning and a splash of water.
3. Seal and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release.
4. Slice or shred the chicken and serve in warm tortillas.

32. Instant Pot Butter Chicken 30 mins total

Sauce: Tomato sauce, cream, butter, garam masala, ginger, garlic

Method: Sauté aromatics, add chicken and sauce, pressure cook 10 mins. Serve over rice with naan!

33. Chicken Stir-Fry 20 mins

Ingredients: Chicken breast, frozen stir-fry veggies, soy sauce, garlic, ginger

Method: Cook chicken, add veggies and sauce. Serve over rice. Quick weeknight winner!

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken thinly and toss with a little soy sauce.
2. Stir-fry in a very hot wok for 4-5 minutes until cooked through, then remove.
3. Add the frozen vegetables and stir-fry hard for 4 minutes.
4. Return the chicken with the garlic, ginger and remaining soy sauce and toss for 2 minutes.

34. Chicken Fajita Skillet 25 mins

Ingredients: Chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning

Method: Cook everything in one skillet. Serve with tortillas and toppings!

Instructions:

1. Toss the chicken strips with the fajita seasoning.
2. Sear in a hot skillet for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Add the peppers and onions and cook a further 5 minutes until just softened.
4. Serve straight from the skillet with rice, tortillas or salad.

35. Creamy Garlic Chicken 25 mins

Sauce: Cream, garlic, parmesan, spinach

Method: Pan-sear chicken, make creamy sauce in same pan. Serve over pasta or rice!

36. Chicken Marsala 30 mins

Sauce: Marsala wine, mushrooms, butter, garlic

Method: Pan-fry chicken, make sauce in same pan. Restaurant-quality at home!

37. Lemon Butter Chicken 20 mins

Sauce: Lemon juice, butter, garlic, capers

Method: Pan-sear chicken, make sauce, pour over chicken. Bright and tangy!

38. Chicken Piccata 25 mins

Sauce: Lemon, white wine, butter, capers

Method: Dredge chicken in flour, pan-fry, make sauce. Serve over pasta or with potatoes!

39. Sesame Chicken 25 mins

Sauce: Soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger

Method: Coat chicken in cornstarch, fry, toss in sauce. Better than takeout!

40. Honey Mustard Chicken 20 mins

Sauce: Honey, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method: Pan-sear chicken, pour sauce over. Sweet and tangy combo!

41. Chicken Cacciatore 35 mins

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, Italian herbs

Method: Brown chicken, simmer with vegetables and sauce. Rustic Italian classic!

Instructions:

1. Brown the chicken thighs skin-side down in a casserole for 5 minutes, then remove.
2. Soften the onions and peppers in the same pan for 6 minutes.
3. Return the chicken, add the tomatoes and Italian herbs, and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and cook gently for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is falling tender. Season well.

42. Cajun Chicken Pasta 25 mins

Ingredients: Chicken, pasta, cream, Cajun seasoning, bell peppers

Method: Cook chicken with Cajun spices, add cream and cooked pasta. Spicy and creamy!

Instructions:

1. Toss the chicken with the Cajun seasoning and sear for 5-6 minutes. Remove and slice.
2. Cook the peppers in the same pan for 4 minutes.
3. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving a little water.
4. Add the cream to the peppers and simmer 3 minutes, then toss through the pasta and chicken.

43. Chicken Tacos 20 mins

Ingredients: Shredded or diced chicken, taco seasoning, tortillas, toppings

Method: Cook chicken with seasoning. Assemble tacos with cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream!

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken with the taco seasoning and a splash of water for 5-6 minutes until coated and hot.
2. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side until pliable.
3. Fill with the chicken.
4. Add your toppings and finish with lime.

44. Chicken Enchiladas 40 mins

Ingredients: Shredded chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese

Method: Roll chicken in tortillas, cover with sauce and cheese, bake 25 mins. Cheesy goodness!

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 190C.
2. Mix the shredded chicken with a third of the enchilada sauce.
3. Fill each tortilla, roll up and sit seam-side down in a baking dish.
4. Pour over the remaining sauce, scatter with cheese and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbling.

45. Chicken Burrito Bowls 25 mins

Components: Rice, black beans, seasoned chicken, corn, salsa, cheese, sour cream, avocado

Method: Build bowls with all components. Customize to taste. Like Chipotle at home!