Chicken recipes
Dishes where Chicken shows up in the recipe name—salads, weeknight mains, sides, and more. Pick a card for shopping list, timing, and step-by-step instructions.
SaladsAsian Chicken Salad
This crisp, colorful chicken salad is built on cabbage, edamame, juicy mandarin oranges, and a sesame-soy dressing. It is hearty enough for dinner but still bright and crunchy enough for a warm day lunch.
40m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseBBQ Chicken
This easy BBQ chicken uses boneless, skinless thighs for juicy results and a sticky-sweet glaze. Cook it on the grill, then brush the sauce on near the end so it caramelizes without burning.
33m4 servingsEasy
AppetizersBBQ Chicken Nachos
These sheet-pan BBQ chicken nachos are smoky, cheesy, and built for sharing. They use cooked chicken, canned beans, and sturdy tortilla chips, so the whole pan comes together fast.
27m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseBBQ Chicken Pizza
Sweet-smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, red onion, and melted mozzarella make this homemade pizza easy to pull off on a weeknight. Use store-bought dough and cooked chicken to keep the prep simple.
35m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseBeer Can Chicken
This backyard classic gives you a juicy roast chicken with crisp, seasoned skin and a little drama on the grill. Use indirect heat, a steady setup, and a thermometer for the easiest route to dinner.
95m4–6 servingsMedium
Main CourseBlack Pepper Chicken
This black pepper chicken is a fast stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and a glossy peppery sauce. Serve it with rice or noodles for a weeknight dinner that tastes bold without being hard
32m4 servingsEasy
QuickBlackened Chicken
This blackened chicken is smoky, peppery, and quick enough for a weeknight. A hot skillet gives the spice-coated chicken a dark, flavorful crust without needing a grill.
27m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseBraised Chicken with Carrots, Onion, and Thyme
This cozy braised chicken cooks low and slow in a savory pan sauce until the meat is tender and the vegetables are sweet. It is simple enough for a weeknight, but feels special enough for Sunday dinner.
80m4 servingsEasy
SnacksBuffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy, tangy, and a little spicy, this buffalo chicken dip is built for game day, movie night, and casual parties. It bakes up hot and scoopable with simple ingredients and plenty of room for easy swaps.
40m8–10 servingsEasy
DinnerButter Chicken
This stovetop butter chicken pairs tender marinated chicken with a creamy tomato sauce scented with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek. Serve it with rice or naan for a cozy dinner that feels special without a t
55m4 servingsEasy
DinnerButtermilk Fried Chicken
A tangy buttermilk soak makes this fried chicken juicy, while a seasoned flour coating fries up craggy and crisp. It is a weekend-style recipe, but each step is simple and manageable at home.
55m4–6 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken à la King
This creamy chicken à la king is a cozy stovetop dinner with tender chicken, mushrooms, peas, and peppers in a silky sauce. Spoon it over toast, rice, biscuits, or puff pastry shells for a classic meal that still feels a
40m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Ala King
Tender chicken, mushrooms, peas, and pimentos in a creamy sauce make this old-school comfort dish feel right at home on a weeknight. Serve it over toast, biscuits, rice, or puff pastry shells.
40m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken and Dumplings
This cozy chicken and dumplings recipe makes a tender chicken stew with soft, fluffy drop dumplings cooked right on top. It is a one-pot dinner that feels old-fashioned in the nicest way, with simple ingredients and a no
75m6 servingsMedium
Pasta RecipesChicken and Noodles
This cozy chicken and noodles recipe is a simple one-pot dinner with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a lightly creamy broth. It is the kind of meal that feels familiar, fills the kitchen with good smells, and does not a
60m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken and Rice Casserole
This cozy chicken and rice casserole bakes in one dish with tender chicken, creamy rice, and a crisp, buttery topping. It is the kind of dinner that feels familiar, fills the table, and leaves you with very little to do.
80m6 servingsEasy
SandwichesChicken Banh Mi
This chicken banh mi layers juicy marinated chicken, quick-pickled carrot and daikon, crisp cucumber, herbs, and spicy mayo inside a warm baguette roll. It is bright, crunchy, savory, and very doable on a weeknight.
42m4 sandwichesEasy
SandwichesChicken Caesar Wrap
A crisp, creamy chicken Caesar wrap turns the familiar salad into a satisfying hand-held lunch. Cook the chicken fresh, or use leftovers for a faster version.
32m4 wrapsEasy
Main CourseChicken Carnitas
These chicken carnitas are juicy, citrusy, and crisp around the edges after a quick trip under the broiler. Pile the shredded chicken into tacos, rice bowls, salads, or meal-prep containers.
80m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Chop Suey
This Chinese American classic is a quick stir-fry of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy savory sauce. Serve it over steamed rice for a weeknight dinner that feels fresh and flexible.
35m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Curry
This cozy chicken curry uses tender pieces of chicken, warm spices, tomato, and coconut milk for a weeknight dinner that tastes slow-simmered without taking all evening.
50m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Divan
This cozy chicken divan layers tender broccoli and cooked chicken in a creamy cheese sauce, then bakes it under a crisp breadcrumb topping. It is a practical casserole for weeknights, potlucks, or using up leftover roast
55m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Divan
Chicken Divan is a cozy broccoli and chicken casserole with a creamy cheddar sauce and a crisp topping. It is a practical dinner for using cooked chicken, and it reheats well for busy nights.
55m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Fajitas
These skillet chicken fajitas bring together juicy spiced chicken, sweet peppers, and soft tortillas in about 35 minutes. Set everything on the table and let everyone build their own dinner.
35m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Fried Steak
Crisp, peppery cube steak with creamy skillet gravy is a Southern-style dinner that feels generous without needing fancy ingredients. This version keeps the coating sturdy and the steps clear, so you can fry with more 6.
45m4 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Katsu
Crisp, golden chicken katsu is a weeknight-friendly Japanese-style cutlet made with panko breadcrumbs. Serve it with rice, shredded cabbage, and a tangy katsu sauce for a simple dinner that feels special without being f朱
35m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Milanese
Thin chicken cutlets are breaded, pan-fried until crisp, and served with lemon and a peppery arugula salad. It is a simple Italian-style dinner that feels bright, fresh, and very doable on a weeknight.
35m4 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Paprikash
This cozy Hungarian chicken stew is built on sweet paprika, tender onions, and a creamy sour cream sauce. Serve it with egg noodles, dumplings, or mashed potatoes for a simple dinner that feels special without being fust
60m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseChicken Parm
Crisp breaded chicken cutlets, bright marinara, and melted mozzarella make this classic chicken parm a cozy dinner that still feels special. Serve it with pasta, salad, or a hunk of bread for swiping through the sauce.
50m4 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Parmesan
Crisp breaded chicken cutlets meet marinara sauce and melted mozzarella in this classic Italian-American dinner. It is cozy enough for Sunday but simple enough for a weeknight if you work in steps.
55m4 servingsMedium
Soup RecipesChicken Pho
This chicken pho brings a fragrant Vietnamese-style noodle soup into the home kitchen with a clear broth, tender shredded chicken, rice noodles, and plenty of fresh herbs. Toasting the spices and charring the onion and姜—
85m4 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Pot Pie
This cozy chicken pot pie has a creamy vegetable filling tucked under a flaky crust. It uses cooked chicken, so it is a practical dinner for a chilly night or a smart way to turn leftovers into something generous.
70m6 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Romano
Thin chicken cutlets get a crisp Romano cheese crust, then finish with a quick lemon-garlic pan sauce. It is a restaurant-style main course, but the method is simple enough for a weeknight if you set up your dredging (co
40m4 servingsMedium
SandwichesChicken Shawarma Wraps
This home-style shawarma brings warm spices, juicy chicken, cool yogurt-tahini sauce, and crisp vegetables into an easy weeknight wrap. It is inspired by the shawarma shop favorite, but made in the oven instead of on a垂直
45m6 wrapsEasy
Main CourseChicken Tandoori
This oven-friendly chicken tandoori brings the warm spice, tangy yogurt marinade, and lightly charred edges of the classic dish to a regular home kitchen. Marinate it ahead, then roast hot and finish under the broiler.
45m4 servingsMedium
Pasta RecipesChicken Tetrazzini
This cozy chicken tetrazzini bakes pasta, chicken, mushrooms, peas, and a creamy Parmesan sauce under a crisp panko topping. It is a practical casserole for leftover chicken, Sunday prep, or a family dinner that reheatsw
70m8 servingsMedium
Main CourseChicken Tikka Masala
Tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy, warmly spiced tomato sauce. This stovetop-friendly tikka masala brings restaurant-style comfort to a home kitchen without needing a tandoor oven.
60m4 servingsMedium
Soup RecipesChicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo
This Louisiana-style gumbo is rich, smoky, and deeply savory, with a dark roux, tender chicken, and a final handful of shrimp. Serve it over rice with hot sauce on the side and let everyone choose their own heat level.
135m6–8 servingsMedium
Lunch & light mealsClassic Chicken Salad
This creamy chicken salad is the kind of simple, useful recipe you can make for sandwiches, lettuce cups, or a quick lunch plate. It is crisp, tender, lightly tangy, and easy to adjust with what you have in the fridge.
20m4 servingsEasy
Soup RecipesClassic Chicken Soup
This simple chicken soup is warm, clear, and full of tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles. It is the kind of pot you can make on a quiet afternoon, then reheat for easy meals all week.
50m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseCreamy Chicken Puff Pastry Bake
This cozy chicken puff pastry bake has a creamy chicken-and-vegetable filling under a golden, flaky pastry lid. It gives you the comfort of chicken pot pie without making pie dough from scratch.
60m6 servingsEasy
SnacksCrispy Baked Chicken Taquitos
These rolled, crunchy taquitos are filled with shredded chicken, salsa verde, and Monterey Jack cheese, then baked until crisp. They are easy enough for a weeknight snack dinner and sturdy enough for dipping.
45m4 servingsEasy
DinnerCrispy Fried Chicken
This classic fried chicken is soaked in seasoned buttermilk, coated in a peppery flour mix, and fried until crisp outside and juicy inside. It takes a little planning, but the steps are simple and very doable at home.
65m4–6 servingsMedium
DinnerCrispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
These bone-in chicken thighs bake up juicy inside with crisp, well-seasoned skin. It is a simple dinner recipe that works with rice, potatoes, salad, or whatever vegetables you have on hand.
50m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseFilipino Chicken Adobo
This classic Filipino adobo simmers chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns until the sauce turns glossy and deeply savory. Serve it with plenty of rice to catch every spoonful.
60m4 servingsEasy
DinnerGochujang Chicken
This saucy gochujang chicken is sweet, savory, lightly spicy, and ready in about 30 minutes. Boneless chicken thighs stay juicy in the skillet, while the Korean chile paste makes a glossy sauce that is great with rice or
30m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseGreek Grilled Chicken
Lemon, garlic, oregano, and a little Greek yogurt make this grilled chicken bright, savory, and tender. Serve it with pita, rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for an easy warm-weather main course.
29m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseGrilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
These colorful kabobs thread juicy marinated chicken with peppers, onions, and zucchini for an easy dinner on the grill. The same recipe also works under the broiler if you do not have outdoor cooking space.
37m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseHarissa Honey Chicken
This harissa honey chicken is sticky, spicy, and bright with lemon. It bakes on a sheet pan, so you get a bold weeknight main with very little cleanup.
47m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseHoney Chicken
This sticky honey chicken is a weeknight skillet dinner with crisp-edged chicken pieces and a glossy sweet-savory sauce. Serve it with rice and a green vegetable for a simple meal that feels takeout-inspired but easy to做
30m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseHoney Chipotle Chicken
This honey chipotle chicken is sweet, smoky, and just spicy enough, with a glossy skillet sauce that clings to every piece. Serve it with rice, tortillas, salad, or roasted vegetables for an easy weeknight main.
43m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseHuli Huli Chicken
This Hawaiian-style grilled chicken is sweet, savory, and a little tangy, with pineapple, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in the marinade. Turn it often on the grill for glossy edges and juicy meat.
45m4–6 servingsEasy
Instant PotInstant Pot Pulled Chicken
This saucy pulled chicken is tender, easy to shred, and ready much faster than a slow-cooked version. Serve it on buns, over rice, in tacos, or tucked into baked potatoes for a flexible weeknight meal.
40m6 servingsEasy
Main CourseLemon Garlic Chicken
This stovetop lemon garlic chicken is bright, savory, and weeknight-friendly. A quick pan sauce made with fresh lemon, garlic, broth, and a little butter keeps the chicken juicy without making the dish heavy.
35m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseMillion Dollar Chicken Casserole
This creamy chicken casserole is cozy, simple, and topped with buttery cracker crumbs. It is a practical dinner for using rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
55m6–8 servingsEasy
Main CourseNashville Hot Chicken
Crisp fried chicken gets brushed with a cayenne-spiced oil for the classic Nashville-style kick. Serve it on white bread with pickles to catch every spicy drip.
55m4 servingsMedium
Main CourseOven Fried Chicken
This oven fried chicken gives you a crisp, golden coating without deep-frying. A hot oven, a wire rack, and a little oil help the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy.
65m4 servingsEasy
Main CoursePeri Peri Chicken
This peri peri chicken is spicy, tangy, garlicky, and easy to cook on a grill pan, outdoor grill, or under the broiler. A quick blender marinade does most of the work, then the chicken cooks up juicy with lightly charred
33m4 servingsEasy
DinnerPeruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
This easy Peruvian-style chicken is marinated with garlic, cumin, lime, soy sauce, and smoked paprika, then roasted until juicy. Serve it with a bright cilantro-jalapeño green sauce for a weeknight version of pollo a la/
45m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseRosemary Chicken
This simple rosemary chicken is seared until golden, then finished with lemon, garlic, and a light pan sauce. It feels dinner-party friendly but is easy enough for a weeknight.
37m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseSimple Brined Roast Chicken
A saltwater brine helps chicken stay juicy and well seasoned from the inside out. This easy method works for a whole chicken and gives you crisp skin when you dry it well before roasting.
80m4 servingsEasy
DinnerSimple Chicken Brine
This easy chicken brine uses salt, a little sugar, herbs, and cold water to season chicken from the inside out. Use it for a whole chicken, bone-in pieces, or boneless breasts before roasting, grilling, or frying.
15mMakes about 8 cups br…Easy
DinnerSimple Roasted Chicken
A golden roasted chicken is the kind of dinner that feels special without asking much from you. This version uses lemon, garlic, herbs, and a hot oven for crisp skin and juicy meat.
90m4 servingsEasy
DinnerSlow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup
This slow cooker soup is cozy, practical, and full of tender chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and vegetables. It is the kind of dinner you can start in the morning and finish with peas, spinach, and lemon right before eating
380m6 servingsEasy
QuickThai Basil Chicken
This quick Thai basil chicken is a weeknight stir-fry with ground chicken, garlic, chiles, a savory sauce, and plenty of fragrant Thai basil. Serve it over jasmine rice for a fast, satisfying meal.
25m4 servingsEasy
Soup RecipesWhite Chicken Chili
This cozy white chicken chili is creamy, hearty, and bright with green chiles, cumin, beans, and tender chicken. It is a weeknight-friendly pot of comfort that tastes even better with a few simple toppings.
50m6 servingsEasy