47 Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas

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47 Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas2/47 Easy Chicken Piccata 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. —Hannah Williams, Malibu, California 3/47 Chicken Creole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to

It’s especially good served over rice

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky 4/47 Chicken Caesar Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After tasting this easy chicken Caesar salad recipe at a friend’s going-away party, I made sure to request the recipe. Now I fix it for my husband just about every week. It’s great with a potato

or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread

or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread. —Kim Blanda, Neptune, New Jersey 5/47 Chicken Garden Medley 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Garden Medley Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After my family sampled this dish at a friend’s house, it quickly became a favorite—especially with our teenage daughters, who request it at least once a week! —Dohreen Winkler, Howell, Michigan A celebration of summer vegetables, this pasta recipe is extremely flexible. Use whichever veggies are in the garden (or in the crisper drawer),

from squash to potatoes, peppers to carrots, broccoli to beans

from squash to potatoes, peppers to carrots, broccoli to beans. The lightly creamy sauce goes with everything. 6/47 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 7/47 Buffalo Chicken Chili 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way

Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join forces for a dinner recipe everyone will love. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin A twist on traditional chili, this spicy chili delivers the flavors of your favorite buffalo chicken (and dipping sauce). Both cream cheese and bleu cheese thicken the soup and add a welcome savory tartness that balances the heat. This is an ideal game day recipe. 8/47 Comforting Chicken A La King 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Comforting Chicken a la King Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

It’s a wonderful way to create a quick lunch or dinner with leftover chicken

25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this thick and creamy Chicken a la King recipe for over 30 years. It’s a wonderful way to create a quick lunch or dinner with leftover chicken. —Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario Chicken a la king is a vintage recipe that deserves a comeback! A tasty, creamy sauce cooks right in the pan with minced celery and mushrooms. This meal is a treat for lunch or dinner. Looking for more? Try this delicious marry me chicken recipe. 9/47 Stir-Fry Chicken Lo Mein 12 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. Follow our handy step-by-step video below for a spur-of-the-minute supper special enough to serve guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Inspired by our favorite Chinese restaurant dinner, this flavorful chicken pasta dish is a fantastic vehicle for veggies. Even fussy kids will eat snow peas, sliced carrots or baby corn served in the delicious sauce. 10/47 Chicken Biscuit Potpie 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go

—Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas Tired of chicken and vegetables for dinner?

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty meal in one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas Tired of chicken and vegetables for dinner? Tuck them into a rich, creamy potpie! Using biscuits for the crust instead of puff pastry makes this the ultimate comfort food. 11/47 Chicken with Florentine Sauce 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken with Florentine Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my very favorite chicken Florentine recipe.

Made with wine, cream and butter, it tastes great with just about anything

A creamy topping and pretty presentation make it elegant enough for company, but it’s also fast to fix on busy weeknights! —Julie Fitzgerald, St. Louis, Missouri Florentine sauce is so simple and delicious, it should be in every cook’s repertoire! Made with wine, cream and butter, it tastes great with just about anything. This recipe jazzes up the classic with spices, pimientos and green onions—feel free to play with your favorite flavors! 12/47 Sunday Roast Chicken Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe proves that comfort food doesn’t have

to be full of unwanted calories

to be full of unwanted calories. Mixed with orange and lemon juice, my roast chicken is both flavorful and healthy. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island. No chicken dinner collection is complete without a Sunday supper-worthy roast chicken! This version puts a citrus-y twist on the classic, adding a lively brightness that’s especially tasty on cool summer evenings. 13/47 Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it was because I was trying to

reduce carbohydrates and calories

reduce carbohydrates and calories. Now I make them because we love the flavor and texture they bring to dishes. This dish is just as delicious if you substitute shrimp for the chicken. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey While this is the perfect recipe for anyone with a spiralizer, you can also create this simple chicken dinner with a plain vegetable peeler too. Using zucchini in place of traditional pasta makes the dish low-carb and gluten-free, and it also adds a ton of fresh flavor to the dish. 14/47 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

Serve over couscous, rice or polenta

6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this pretty dish will stand apart from the rest at potlucks, too! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado This classic chicken stew is so simple, you’ll want to add it to your regular rotation. A sauce made with apple juice and scented with cinnamon makes it a little bit cozy and autumnal. Serve over couscous, rice or polenta. 15/47 Deviled Chicken

My family has always loved this flavorful golden brown chicken

28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Deviled Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family has always loved this flavorful golden brown chicken. I watch for frequent sales on leg quarters to keep the cost per serving low. —Linda Trammell, Kingston, Missouri Inspired by the flavors of deviled eggs, this chicken dinner has such a delicious sauce you may want to double the recipe. The sauce tastes great with roasted vegetables too. 16/47 Chicken Provolone 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4

Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken Provolone, though one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband’s favorites. It is easy to prepare and looks fancy served on a dark plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil. Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish. —Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska If you have an oven-proof skillet, this delicious, Italian-inspired chicken dish is a one-skillet meal. After cooking on the stovetop, you’ll top the chicken with prosciutto and cheese and slip under a broiler so the ham crisps and the cheese melts. Delicious. 17/47 Sausage

Who knew it was going to be such a hit!

& Vegetable Skillet Dinner 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Veggie Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I threw this sausage recipe together one night to use up produce before going out of town. Who knew it was going to be such a hit! Now it’s a recipe I turn to whenever time is tight. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois Simple flavors pack a punch in this impossibly speedy skillet supper. Use your favorite chicken sausage, whether it’s sweet or hot. Since potatoes and corn both