12 Chicken Dinners That Are Light, Delicious, and Pasta-Free
Light doesn’t have to mean boring, and these 12 chicken dinners prove it. Each recipe skips the pasta while keeping big, satisfying flavor through fresh ingredients, bright seasonings, and simple cooking techniques. Perfect for busy weeknights or feel-good meals, they leave you nourished rather than weighed down. Get ready for chicken dinners that feel fresh, delicious, and totally crave-worthy — no pasta required.
Coconut Curry Chicken
As I’m writing this article, I just finished eating my leftovers of this Coconut Curry Chicken for breakfast…. Yes, it was THAT good. This recipe is made with tomatoes, coconut milk, and chicken legs and thighs for a saucy, creamy chicken recipe that is fall-off-the-bone tender!
Original Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
This Original Jamaican Chicken Curry Recipe is a spicy and sweet dish that makes a flavorful lunch or dinner. If you love curry and are looking for a new twist on the dish, this Jamaican curry recipe is worth giving a try!
Doro Wat Recipe
This spicy chicken stew, called Doro Wat, is an Ethiopian specialty! It is made with chicken, lots of red onions, and Berbere spice for a flavorful meal. Doro Wat can be a tough recipe to get correct, but this recipe will walk you through all of the steps with ease!
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!
Cornflake Chicken with Mustard Sauce
Cornflake chicken breast with a delicious crispy crust, which can be cooked in the oven or air fryer, served with a creamy mustard sauce.
Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Basil pesto and mozzarella cheese stuffed chicken features a butterflied breast that is stuffed and then baked to perfection in the oven. The preparation for this recipe should take no longer than 15-20 minutes and it takes around 25 minutes to roast in the oven.
Thai Chicken Wings Oven Baked & Sticky
Spicy Thai chicken wings rocking the flavours of sweet chilli sauce, lemongrass, fish sauce, basil & dried mint then baked in the oven.
Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken
One of our favorite easy dinners to make is slow cooker alpine chicken. A creamy chicken dish with swiss cheese, stuffing mix and crunchy almonds!
Panko Crusted Chicken Piccata
Comfort meets sophistication in this Panko Crusted Chicken Piccata! With lightly fried, crispy chicken breast and a buttery lemon caper sauce, this classic chicken dinner is simple to prepare and extremely satisfying to eat.
Pizza Chicken
Pizza Chicken is the busy weeknight dinner you’ve been waiting for! Who can resist a saucy, cheesy chicken skillet filled with their favorite pizza toppings? Not this family!
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Florentine
Chicken Florentine: perfectly roasted chicken breast served with a simple yet delicious white wine, spinach and oyster mushroom sauce.
Chicken Margherita
Chicken Margherita combines juicy grilled chicken with melty mozzarella cheese, pesto, and fresh tomatoes for an incredible summer meal!
