14 Easy Chicken Dinners That Make Family Mealtime So Much Easier
Getting a satisfying dinner on the table doesn’t have to be stressful. These easy chicken recipes are simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights when the whole family is hungry. These 14 chicken dinners make family mealtime so much easier, helping you serve a homemade meal everyone will be happy to gather around.
HOISIN CHICKEN
This Hoisin Chicken is everything you love about your favorite Chinese takeout dish – Juicy chicken, tender-crisp veg, and a glossy, flavor-packed sauce – but made fresh at home in under 30 minutes!
CHICKEN SAAG (CHICKEN PALAK)
This Chicken Saag (Chicken Palak) is a classic Indian curry that is easy to make at home. It is a flavor-packed curry with chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, frozen spinach, and aromatic spices.
CREAMY BACON CHICKEN
This Creamy Bacon Chicken is insanely flavored comfort food! The tender chicken cutlets are smothered in a decadent creamy sauce that is loaded with bacon.
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Creamy Lemon Chicken -an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Pan-fried chicken breast fillets paired with a rich, dairy-free lemon sauce. The perfect springtime dinner, bursting with tangy, citrus flavor.
Grilled Dijon Chicken
Made with four ingredients, this simple dijon grilled chicken is quick to cook and full on flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Yakitori Chicken Recipe
Yakitori is a classic, easy Japanese street food served on skewers. This version, known as Yakitori Negima, is made with chicken and green onion grilled on a charcoal grill for a light smoky flavor and brushed with a homemade sweet and salty yakitori sauce. They cook quickly so they are great for weekday grilling and make a fantastic dinner with rice and grilled veggies on the side, or just serve them as an appetizer like they do in Japan!
Spicy Honey Chicken
Spicy Honey Chicken made with chicken thighs rubbed with a smoky blend of spices and brushed with a sticky sweet honey sauce is one of our favorite dinners during grilling season. Serve it with rice or on top of a bed of arugula dressed with an easy citrus vinaigrette for a delicious meal!
Mushroom Swiss Chicken
Mushroom Swiss Chicken breasts are an easy stovetop chicken dinner that the whole family will enjoy any day of the week. The classic flavor combination of juicy chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and tender mushrooms is always a hit at any meal.
SIMPLE CHICKEN KARAHI
Chicken Karahi, or Kadai chicken, is on every Indian takeout menu, and with good reason! It is a delicious curry, full of flavor and with a nice spicy kick
CRANBERRY CHICKEN WITH PINENUTS
This Cranberry, Pine Nut and Parsley Gremolata Chicken is such a great combination of flavors. Plus it is so quick to put together that you can serve it for a dinner party, date night or after a busy Tuesday.
STICKY COCONUT CHICKEN
This Sticky Coconut Chicken is all about bold flavors and tender, juicy chicken that’s hard to resist! Sweet, spicy chicken with a hint of coconut and the simplicity of cooking it all in one pan!
CHICKEN BHUNA
This Chicken Bhuna is a rich, thick, and heavily flavored curry that is perfect for serving with naan bread. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like.
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Delicate, hearty, and wonderfully savory, prosciutto wrapped chicken is an entree that looks and tastes gourmet. Made with simple ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to cook at home. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that is delicious enough to serve for special occasions.
Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet
This Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet is a cozy, one pan recipe that turns simple ingredients into a delicious dinner the whole family will love. Pan seared chicken cooks up golden brown before getting nestled into a rich, creamy Boursin sauce that’s packed with flavor. The sauce comes together quickly in a large skillet, making cleanup easy and the best part of dinner even better. It’s perfect for busy weeknights but special enough for date night at home. Serve it over your favorite starch to soak up every drop of that dreamy creamy sauce.
