Chicken is a quick, easy, an inexpensive protein source that also happens to taste good! And there are hundreds of ways to prepare your bird besides the ubiquitous fried and baked versions.
From barbecued to grilled to smoked to roasted, we have it all. Find hundreds of the most flavorful quick and easy chicken recipes below and amaze your friends and family at your next family dinner, barbecue, or get-together.
A creamy risotto hearty enough to serve as the main course, this meaty rendition includes tender pieces of chicken breast. Aromatic saffron threads add the most beautiful shade of yellow to the base, which is finished with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and butter. Read more now for the full recipe.
Want to minimize a messy cleanup after dinner? Learn how you can roast an entire meal on just one pan with our homemade recipe for a Mediterranean chicken sheet pan dinner. Featuring juicy chicken drumsticks and a savory mix of vegetables and seasonings, it’s an easy, healthy, and flavorful meal. Read more now.
After marinating in a spicy mix of lime juice and zest, chopped fresh jalapenos, and garlic, it’s easy to sear the chicken in a skillet before it finishes cooking in the oven. The result is a mouthwatering and moist entree with zesty, fiery flavor. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of go-to chicken dishes.
Looking to improve your cooking skills? Whole roasted chicken is an essential recipe for any home cook to master. After just an hour in the oven, our easy roasted chicken is a showstopper, with juicy meat and crispy skin. Read more now to add this classic dish to your repertoire – it’s sure to become a family favorite.
If your recipe inventory is lacking a reliable pasta dish complete with a protein, a green veggie, and a vibrant sauce, this colorful creation has your name written all over it. We toss tender farfalle with fragrant pesto, smoky grilled chicken and asparagus, and tart sun-dried tomatoes. Keep reading for more.
This baked chicken mac ‘n’ cheese checks every box on the comfort food scale. A silky sauce loaded with cheddar, buttery fontina, and savory spices unifies the casserole, while juicy shredded chicken adds substance, and breadcrumbs on top bring crunch. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of cheesy favorites.
Juicy chicken and crunchy cabbage are the stars of this flavorful stir fry that comes together quickly, right before your eyes. Scallions, garlic, and ginger perfume the base while crisp celery and water chestnuts add texture to every mouthful. Read on to add this recipe to your list of Asian favorites to make at home.
Fragrant and comforting, posole is happiness in a bowl. Juicy shredded chicken and chewy hominy bulk up the cumin-spiced broth, while a colorful lineup of crunchy radishes, cabbage, and red onion, fresh cilantro, and zippy spritz of lime give each diner the opportunity to craft their perfect meal. Get the recipe now.
This slow cooker chicken and peanut stew is worth every minute of the wait. Swimming with sweet potatoes, warm, nutty spices like cinnamon and coriander, pungent ginger, and fiery fresh chilies, it will hit your taste buds in all the right spots. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of slow-simmered favorites.
A hefty splash of white wine and a pinch of red pepper flakes add depth to this rustic Italian staple. Searing the chicken until it’s golden brown gives each piece a crisp exterior while onion, sweet bell pepper, and garlic build the base of the sauce. Read on to add this chicken cacciatore recipe to your collection.
A fragrant broth perfumed with lemon and dill intensifies the delicate flavor of this soothing soup. Ready in under an hour and swimming with juicy shredded chicken, sweet carrots, and savory garlic, this recipe is sure to become a regular among your slurp-worthy favorites. Read on for the delicious details.
Call it a novel spin on nachos if you like, but this layered Mexican feast is a far cry from your average chips and cheese. In this drool-worthy skillet dish, melty cheese, succulent shredded chicken, and tortilla chips fuse with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo and red onions for a savory treat. Read on for the recipe.