Browse 54 chicken recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerTen minutes of prep time are needed to prepare this slow cooker chicken burrito bowl recipe․ Cook on LOW setting for 5-6 hours․ Shredded chicken is cooked on the slow cooker with tomatoes‚ cumin‚ chili powder‚ and other vegetables and beans‚ such as black beans and corn‚ and served over rice․
DinnerChoose skinless‚ boneless chicken breasts that can be cut into smaller pieces for faster cooking in this tomato cream pasta with chicken recipe․ Rotini pasta holds the mild‚ spicy tomato cream sauce well‚ and shredded mozzarella adds extra flavor to each bite of this dish․
DinnerThis slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe for family dinner yields shredded chicken and biscuits in creamy gravy․ Other ingredients in the recipe‚ such as onions‚ carrots‚ celery‚ thyme‚ and peas‚ give chicken and dumplings a hearty‚ homemade flavor without cooking the dish on the stovetop․
DinnerSearing the chicken in olive oil and butter and setting aside the browned chicken pieces to use in the sauce․ This Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe uses chicken and penne pasta with a tomato passata, cream, and Parmesan cheese sauce for a lighter take on Chicken Parmesan․
DinnerMake 30 small chicken meatballs to eat during the week․ Freeze raw or baked meatballs․ When ready to eat‚ bake the meatballs until lightly browned․ Grated onion and panko add moisture to the meatballs' center․
DinnerChoose a 3 1/2- to 4-pound whole chicken that will fit in the basket of your air fryer․ The skin on the whole chicken will crisp‚ and the meat will be juicy and tender․ This air fryer whole chicken recipe is a quick and easy roasted chicken dinner․ Season with olive oil‚ kosher salt‚ paprika‚ garlic powder‚ pepper‚ and dried thyme․
DinnerBoneless skinless chicken thighs are recommended in this recipe for their flavor and moisture retention when cooked and reheated in the sauce․ This butter chicken recipe is a mild curry flavored with common curry spices‚ including garam masala‚ turmeric‚ and coriander‚ and a creamy tomato sauce․ Marinating the chicken in yogurt before cooking enhances its flavor․
DinnerCombine cooking recipes for chicken and pasta dishes and Parmesan sauce to save time when you make dinner․ Store cooked and seasoned pasta and sauce separately in the refrigerator for later use․ This chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken is one option using Parmesan sauce․
Snacks & AppetizersMake 14 chicken egg rolls to serve right away․ Cook the filling‚ wrap the rolls‚ and fry them close to serving․ Reheat sweet and sour sauce for serving․ Ingredients in chicken egg rolls include ground chicken‚ vegetables like cabbage and carrots‚ seasonings‚ and a fried wrapper․
DinnerBrowning the seasoned chicken before baking allows it to absorb flavors and pick up color from the sauce while cooking․ Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking helps retain moisture in the meat․ Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is a baked chicken casserole dish made with a brown sugar and soy sauce gravy seasoned with garlic․
DinnerFrying the egg and batter at 350 degrees browns the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry․ Chinese orange chicken consists of cut chicken pieces covered with a thick‚ sweet-spicy sauce made with orange juice and peel‚ ginger‚ garlic‚ and red chili peppers․ Dishes of Chinese orange chicken are served with browned chicken and an orange sauce poured over the top․
DinnerPrep the chicken‚ onion‚ and garlic ahead of time․ Cook rice and add cream at dinner time․ This four-serving cajun skillet recipe includes chicken and long-grain rice cooked in a creamy cajun sauce․ Individual servings of this dish can be eaten for lunch or dinner throughout the week with no further cooking required․
DinnerMarinating chicken strips in a lime and spice mixture allows the chicken to absorb the flavors․ The marinated chicken is cooked in a skillet․ Chicken fajitas consist of chicken and peppers and onions that are sautéed but still slightly crisp and served with tortillas and other toppings․
LunchHeating the tortillas helps them hold in the filling when you fold them․ The Chicken Caesar Wraps recipe includes romaine lettuce‚ chicken‚ Parmesan cheese‚ croutons‚ and Caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla․ These make a good lunch or dinner dish with a crunchy texture․
DinnerBreaded chicken cutlets are fried at medium-high heat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior․ Homemade Alfredo sauce is prepared with cream and Parmesan cheese․ Chicken fettuccine Alfredo contains breaded chicken and fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce․
DinnerSearing the honey-glazed chicken in oil before returning it to the recipe helps it develop a golden exterior․ Resting the penne for a few minutes before serving helps it soak up cream sauce․ Other ingredients in the Southwest Chicken Alfredo recipe include cheddar cheese‚ tomatoes‚ and other hot spices that add flavor․
DinnerCook crispy soy chicken to try a new rice dish and save leftovers to eat again later․ Flavorful, juicy boneless chicken thighs cooked with honey and soy sauce pair well with scallions and sesame seeds as toppings for serving with rice dishes․
DinnerChoose boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces as a nutritious‚ easy-to-cook‚ and store-friendly ingredient․ Chicken and broccoli pasta with rotini includes chicken and broccoli florets in a parmesan and lemon cream sauce with lemon flavor․
DinnerFor a family dinner‚ chicken carbonara is a skillet dish made with fettuccine‚ chicken‚ and turkey bacon․ Hot fettuccine is mixed with an egg and Parmesan cheese sauce․ Turkey bacon‚ garlic‚ parsley‚ and more cheese are used to enhance the appearance and taste of this dish․
DinnerMake a dish for four in a pan by precooking the pasta and chicken‚ then prepare the pesto cream sauce right before serving․ Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta includes sliced chicken and small pasta shapes tossed in cream and pesto sauce with Parmesan cheese․ Save pasta cooking liquid to use when reheating pasta dishes during the week․
LunchBrowning the chicken before adding it to the sauce adds a brown color to the chicken․ Quickly cooking the chicken after adding it to the sauce helps maintain the chicken's texture․ One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Penne and Spinach includes spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a Parmesan cream sauce with pasta for dinner․
DinnerChoose firm cremini mushrooms, also known as baby bellas, for their strong flavor in this dish․ Butterfly chicken breasts to cook evenly in a Parmesan cream sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives․
DinnerCooking chicken with both olive oil and butter can provide the benefits of olive oil's high smoke point and butter's flavor when cooking chicken․ Creamy garlic chicken penne pasta with cooked chicken and Parmesan sauce can be prepared in 25 minutes․
DinnerMixing the chicken ingredients gently will help keep the meatballs tender․ Searing them in a skillet before cooking them covered will help brown the meatballs․ Ingredients in this one-dish recipe include orzo‚ spinach‚ and lemon-Parmesan chicken meatballs․