12 Must-Try Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights and Big Appetites!
Looking for dinner ideas that are quick, satisfying, and sure to please everyone at the table? These 12 must-try chicken dinners are perfect for busy nights when you need a meal that’s both delicious and filling. From savory casseroles to one-pan wonders, each recipe is packed with flavor and designed to feed big appetites without a lot of fuss. Whether you’re cooking for your family or having friends over, these chicken dishes will become your go-to favorites. Get ready to make mealtime easier and tastier with these irresistible recipes!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs
These incredible Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are seasoned with garlic butter, herbs, and parmesan cheese and then baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer. The result is a flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken dish!
One Pot Chicken and Rice
With simple pantry ingredients and plenty of vegetables, this One Pot Chicken and Rice will easily become a family favorite!
Normandy Chicken
Normandy Chicken, known in France as “Poulet à la Normande”, is a warm, creamy fall dinner favorite that makes enough to feed the whole family. It combines garlic, onions, herbs, apple cider, and even a bit of brandy, with slowly braised whole chicken legs.
Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken
One can say that oven-baked barbecue chicken will always be the perfect finger food. Have you ever heard of finger food? I’m sure you have!
Brined Chicken Thighs
Brined chicken thighs are the way to go whenever you’re considering cooking with chicken.
One Pot Harissa Chicken with Prunes
This one pot harissa chicken recipe is a favorite in my arsenal of Mediterranean recipes. With the warm spices and added heat from the harissa paste, this dish is balanced by preserved lemons and the additional sweetness of prunes.
Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
This recipe for Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs is bursting with flavor. It’s also easy enough that you can make it on busy weeknights, but special enough for company. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or grains with a side of vegetables for a well-rounded meal!
Spanish Chicken Stew
This easy 1-pot Spanish Chicken Stew is full of flavor! Seared chicken breasts are served in a rich sauce of tomatoes, potatoes, olives, vegetables and rich spices. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Chicken Florentine Recipe – Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms
This easy one skillet Chicken Florentine is the perfect 30 minute dinner! Perfectly cooked chicken breast smothered in a creamy sauce loaded with spinach and mushrooms. Everyone will love this keto and low carb friendly meal!
Pollo Asado Recipe (Mexican Grilled or Roasted Chicken)
Grilled or roasted, this Pollo Asado recipe makes the most tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. Marinated in a mixture of citrus juices, Mexican spices and achiote powder, this chicken recipe can be a stand alone meal or made into tacos, burrito bowls, salads and more.
Chicken Ballotine with Sage and Onion Stuffing
Chicken ballotine filled with sage and onion stuffing and poached before being browned and served with a simple chicken and bacon gravy.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
These Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are super easy to make and full of flavor. They have easy prep time and in about 30 minutes, you will have a satisfying lemon pepper chicken dinner for the whole family.