22 Fast Chicken Recipes That Taste Like You Tried Way Harder Than You Did
Need dinner in a flash but still want it to taste amazing? These 22 fast chicken recipes are your secret weapon. Each one comes together in a snap but looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. From skillet favorites to oven-baked crowd-pleasers, these dishes prove that easy and impressive can go hand in hand. Get ready to wow your family—without breaking a sweat.
White Bean Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot
This White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe comes together so quickly in the Instant Pot! It’s made using mostly pantry staples, and is so delicious and creamy.
The BEST Orange Chicken
This sweet & savory Orange Chicken recipe is quick, easy and on the table in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight fakeaway (sorry, Panda Express), this version is better for you than the fast food version and uses real ingredients. The whole family will enjoy this copycat Chinese Orange Chicken recipe that is packed full of flavor!
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Chicken Club Sandwich
I am a chicken club sandwich lady, and this one is my very fave. Quick, fresh, and flavorful, it’s bound to be your new fixation meal.
Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken
This easy marinated grilled chicken is a staple. It comes together quickly and the result is so flavorful! Serve it with grilled veggies for a full summer bbq meal!
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella
Air fryer stuffed chicken breast is a delicious, quick & easy midweek meal, mine are loaded with gooey mozzarella cheese & jalapeno peppers. Preparation for this recipe can be comfortably done in 10 minutes and cooking takes less than 20 making this an ideal midweek dinner.
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!
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.
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.
Easy Chicken Fried Rice
Hearty Chicken Fried Rice is a classic Chinese dish that is packed full of goodness from leftover rice, tender pan-seared chicken, root vegetables, fragrant fresh garlic, scrambled egg, and tangy green onions! Ready in just 30 minutes it’s ideal on busy weeknights for feeding the whole family – fast!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
Creamy Salsa Chicken
Creamy Salsa Chicken is a flavorful, quick dinner using only 3 ingredients! Creamy Salsa Chicken can be made in either a crockpot or an Instant Pot! Salsa, chicken and cream cheese is all it takes to make this easy meal!
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.
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!
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!
Chicken Katsudon Recipe
Chicken Katsudon is a new way to enjoy chicken katsu with a thick eggy sauce that adds incredible flavor to the chicken and rice. It’s a flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner!
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!
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Pasta is so flavorful it’s sure to elicit a marriage proposal! This creamy, delicious pasta is easy to make and gets rave reviews every time. Whip it up for a quick weeknight meal or a fancy date night!
Pineapple Chicken Recipe in the Instant Pot
Pineapple Chicken in the Instant Pot is a quick and simple recipe to make for dinnertime. Serve it with a side of rice or vegetables and you’ll have a great, complete meal ready in no time!
Bacon Wrapped Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These delicious, easy-to-make bacon-wrapped baked chicken drumsticks are a quick and tasty main course that’s great for any day of the week. I wrap seasoned, tender chicken drumsticks with smoky bacon, and it bakes up juicy, perfectly seasoned, and full of amazing flavor.
Chicken Pillows
Busy weeknight dinners need to be not only family-friendly, but also quick and easy and these Chicken Pillows are just the ticket. The whole recipe goes from ingredients to the dinner table in 30 minutes.
Baked Huli Huli Chicken
Easy-baked Huli Huli chicken is an instant family favorite! Tender chicken thighs are slathered in a sticky Hawaiian-inspired sauce then baked to perfection. It’s a chicken dinner that will satisfy anyone!
Crispy Chicken Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)
Crispy Chicken Fritta is breaded and fried chicken served over dreamy, creamy fettuccine noodles made with an Asiago cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that even the pickiest eaters will love!
