16 Budget-Friendly Chicken Dinners That Taste Like a Million Bucks
When you’re craving a delicious meal that won’t break the bank, these 16 budget-friendly chicken dinners are just what you need. Packed with flavor and easy on your wallet, these recipes prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy a fantastic home-cooked meal. Get ready to savor every bite without sacrificing taste or your budget!
Jerk Chicken Recipe from Jamaica
Jerk Chicken is a delicious Jamaican dish of grilled chicken infused with a spicy, smoky flavor. If you are craving a taste of the islands, give this recipe a try!
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup Copycat
This Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is filled with tender chicken, green chiles, black beans and sweet corn in a boldly flavored cheesy and creamy broth. Made with simple ingredients, and packed with traditional Tex-Mex flavors, this easy enchilada soup recipe comes together in 30 minutes.
Honey Barbecue Chicken Pizza
This Honey Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a homemade version of a Pizza Hut specialty that kicks some major pizza booty. Honey, Barbecue Sauce and Garlic are the basis for this ooey, gooey cheesy pizza topped with grilled chicken, green onions, honey, and sesame seeds.
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is an easy yet show-stopping recipe to cook up for those you love! Chicken, tortellini, sun dried tomatoes and cream come together for a dish everyone will adore. This viral TikTok dish is famous for a reason, and you’ll be whipping it up in no time!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are an incredibly flavorful dish to serve as an appetizer, snack or main course. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, these delicious skewers cannot be missed!
Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken
This Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken is easy to make and great for a quick and affordable weeknight meal. These chicken drumsticks are the perfect mix of sticky, juicy, and crispy all at the same time!
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki
The best juicy Greek chicken meatballs served over a light and fresh Greek salad dressed in tzatziki sauce. Cook them in the oven, stovetop, or air fryer for quick, healthy, gluten-free, and under 30-minute weeknight dinner or lunch.
One Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
One Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a full-flavored pasta dish made with tender chicken, garlic, fresh basil, and bright cherry tomatoes. It’s an easy weeknight meal made entirely in one pot with all the flavors of my favorite bruschetta.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies
Need a quick and easy dinner? These chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven with loads of veggies for a hands-off, weeknight friendly meal the whole family will love. This is a sheet pan dinner you don’t want to miss!
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes
Greek sheet pan chicken with potatoes, capers and feta cheese – cooks in 30 minutes and simply packed with flavour! Serve with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is so easy to make and the perfect family meal. Completely homemade and packed with incredible flavor!
Creamy Chicken Pasta
On your table in just 30 minutes – this Creamy Chicken Pasta is a winner every time! Packed full of fall flavors like red wine, mushrooms and thyme, it’s a perfect Saturday night dinner – that you will love to have in your lunchbox come Monday. And sure to become your new favorite pasta dish!
Panera Tortellini Alfredo
Tender, cheese-filled tortellini is bathed in a creamy alfredo sauce in this easy recipe for copycat Panera Tortellini Alfredo. Add some sliced, cooked chicken breast for more protein or serve as is for a delicious meatless dinner option that is sure to satisfy the whole family!
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
A tangy hot sauce coating protein-packed chicken, along plenty of fresh veggies and garnished with creamy feta and avocado all over a bed of fluffy white rice. This Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl is a hearty meal, perfect for meal prep, that you’re going to want to make again and again.
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (One Pot Meal!)
This chicken and broccoli pasta dish is a simple and delicious weeknight meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The tender chicken, crisp broccoli and al dente pasta are cooked together in a flavorful creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying and easy One Pot Meal.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with its perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and delicious egg noodles. Perfect for any night of the week, this easy meal is sure to become one of your favorite recipes for a satisfying and wholesome dinner.
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