105 Chicken Dinner Recipes Perfect For WeeknightsDate Nights& More

If you love Caprese but wish it could be more of a main coursethen let us introduce this protein-filledcarb-forward skillet. In this recipewe're adding in pan-roasted chicken and store-bought gnocchi as Caprese’s newest co-stars.

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When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward dinnerchicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easyfillingand take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.

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If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dishthis copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you lovestaying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.

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Summer cookouts call for food with bright herbscreamy saucesand tons of charand this green goddess grilled chicken is bringing all that and more. Chicken thighs are tossed in a simple green goddess dressing and grilled immediately for a no-waitno-fuss dinner that hits all those alfresco dinner vibes.

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Cane’s juicyfried chicken strips dunked in tangypeppery sauce is the kind of fast food meal I dream about. I tested and tested and retested this recipe so that I could confidently saythis copycat is as good as the real thing.

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You can practically throw any combination of proteinveggiesand sauce in a pan and call it goodbut sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic formula to go off of. Enter: our chicken stir-fry recipe. Make it as isor use it as a jumping-off point to create your own.

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A saucy glazed chicken thigh is typically pretty hard to beatbut this Hawaiian shoyu chicken is really something special. Featuring a ridiculously simple soy and brown sugar saucethis easy one-pot meal will become your new go-to weeknight dinner.

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This chicken and rice recipe is definitely a direct flight to a quick and easy dinner destination. It requires minimal cleaning upand the active cooking time is only 20 minutes. Heads up: whether you're traditionally a cream of mushroom soup fan or notit's worth it in this casserole.

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This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!

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Has there ever been a combination more harmonious than pineapple and BBQ sauce? We don’t think so! Sweet and tangy with just a hint of spicethis chicken dinner is practically guaranteed to make you everyone’s favorite person at the cookout.

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This recipe starts like just like its inspiration—cacio e pepe—with pecorino Romano and black pepperbut here’s where it deviates: we wanted to create a saucy momentso we chose to sear and braise succulent bone-in chicken thighs in an aromatic white wine broth until tender.

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Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriouslyyou just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftoversso you can enjoy it all week long.

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Rooted in Italian traditionchicken cacciatore—meaning “hunter-”—was originally a rustic dish made with whatever was on hand. Our modern take keeps that comforting vibe but makes it foolproof for any home cook. This version brings perfectly tender chicken and a rich tomato sauce to your table every time.

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With a creamycheesy sauce and tender chicken breaststhis is the pasta dish we turn to time and time again when we're craving the ultimate comfort meal. If you've never made pasta sauce from scratch before—this is where you should start. Fair warning: No jarred pasta sauce may compare after you've made this.

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We say the more toppings the merrier. We like our chicken tacos topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too)avocadocilantroand cheese. Pico de gallosalsasour creamor some crushed corn chips would also be deliciousso have fun with it!

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Tender chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant mix of gingergarlicand soy-based stir-fry sauceperfectly charred alongside vibrant broccolicrisp snow peasand scallions. Toss in the springy ramen noodlesgive it one last broil to crisp everything upand you’ve got a goldencaramelized masterpiece.

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Having easyone-pan dinners in your back pocket is the key to looking like a hero come mealtimeespecially on busy days. This dish is the perfect example: Chickenorzospinachand feta come together into a complete meal that’s quick enough for a weeknightbut beautiful enough to serve to friends at a dinner party.

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This is the kind of weeknight dinner that checks all of our boxes. It's easyonly requires a few dishesdoesn’t make me regret cookingand most importantly—packs a wild amount of flavor into one sheet pan. This chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner is the perfect meal for those nights when you just need something easy yet satisfyingor when you’re on the fence about cooking or ordering takeout.

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