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Easy Chicken Recipes

A bowl of chicken and egg noodles soup with sliced bread and another bowl behind it.

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

A side angle shot of a bowl of chicken and biscuits with a fork next to it and an onion, green napkin and the pan of them in the back.

One Pot Chicken and Biscuits

An overhead image focusing on a tostada on a parchment-lined pan topped with sour cream, sliced avocado and green onion.

Leftover Chicken Tostadas (great for Turkey too!)

A square image of Greek Yogurt Roasted Chicken Thighs.

Greek Yogurt Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe

A square image of a wooden spoon holding a scoop of florentine pasta with chicken with the rest of the pasta in the pan in the background.

One Pot Italian Chicken Florentine Pasta

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Weeknight Oven Quesadilla Recipe

A square image of a spoon pouring extra cacciatore sauce on top of chicken pieces on a plate with a pan of chicken behind it and bread on the side.

Grandma's Easy Chicken Cacciatore

A square image of Bbq pulled chicken slow cooker style on a bun. on a white plate with bbq sauce, apple cider and a light blue cloth behind it out of focus.

Easiest Ever Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

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Chicken Cutlets

These Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe may not be the most authentic, but they are seriously delicious and come together really quickly! They're cheesy with shredded chicken and an easy red sauce- the perfect weeknight meal!

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These easy Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Muffins have all the great flavors of a classic Chicken Parmesan recipe, but they come together much quicker. It's an Italian twist on classic meatloaf and is the perfect 30 minute meal for busy weeknights!

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Muffins

Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken is an easy and delicious dinner that's perfect for busy summer weeknights! You can use any cut of chicken you'd like- chicken thighs, chicken breast or a combo. This 4 ingredient grilled chicken with an easy marinade will have everyone fighting for seconds.

Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken

This Easy Italian Sausage Bake with onions and peppers in red sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that makes an awesome appetizer. You can throw it together in minutes and put it in the oven and can even double it for a crowd! Want it for a meal? Just serve over pasta!

Easy Italian Sausage Bake with Tomato Sauce

This Chicken Shepherd's Pie Recipe is a delicious twist on traditional Shepherd's Pie. It comes together quickly and easily and is an awesome way to use leftover chicken or turkey!

Leftover Chicken Shepherd's Pie Recipe (also great for leftover turkey!)

This Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe is the best easy and tasty way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Made on the stovetop, it whips up in no time and is as comforting as it is delicious and comes together quickly (under an hour)!

Leftover Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Great for Turkey Leftovers too!)

Make this crazy easy Chicken Chili made in the Instant Pot or Crock Pot and prepare to wow your family! Tender shredded chicken, delicious vegetables and a ton of fantastic flavor makes this your go-to dish to warm you right up.

Easy Chicken Chili

Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the healthy weeknight meal you'll want to make again and again. This is a seriously easy recipe that's full of delicious flavor without all the guilt!

Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs are your simple summer dinner solution! With simple marinade made with just 3 ingredients it's a delicious dinner that's sure to please!

Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs

Wine Braised Chicken is the most mouthwatering, savory dinner you'll ever try! Slow simmered in red wine, this fall-apart-tender chicken is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love.

Wine Braised Chicken (Drunken Chicken)

Ranch Chicken Foil Packets make a quick and easy dump dinner in a delicious little package. Throw them on the grill or pop them in the oven and you'll have a flavorful dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

Do you love the Cheesecake Factory's Thai Lettuce Wraps! Well then why not make them at home? They're easy to make and totally delicious!

Reader Request: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps

One Pot Chicken Taco Penne Pasta is the 30 minute meal of your dreams! Cheesy, creamy and full of great flavor, this easy Taco Pasta adds a great variation for Taco Tuesday.

One Pot Chicken Taco Penne Pasta

Chicken Minestrone is an easy and comforting soup to serve for an easy lunch or dinner. This classic minestrone soup is full of delicious vegetables and fall-apart-tender chicken, with a secret ingredient that gives the most fantastic flavor!

Chicken Minestrone (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot)

Tropical Pineapple Chicken (Slow Cooker + IP)

Tropical Pineapple Chicken (Slow Cooker + IP)

Once you try this Coconut Cilantro Lime Chicken, it will be your go-to grilled chicken for the summer! Just a few simple ingredients and you've got a marinated chicken you can use that day or freeze for later.

Coconut Cilantro Lime Chicken

Turkey Meatloaf and Potatoes Dinner offers a lighter meat and potatoes option for a easy weeknight dinner. Just a little over 30 minutes and a few basic ingredients and you've got a weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Turkey Meatloaf and Potatoes Dinner

Why get take out when you can make a much better (and healthier!) version at home? These Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders make a fantastic easy weeknight dinner!

Reader Request: Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders

This is the Chicken Casserole to end all chicken casserole recipes! Creamy and delicious but also so easy to make- this is the perfect way to feed a crowd!

Fernie's Famous Chicken Casserole

Honey Balsamic Chicken is a quick and easy dinner option that comes out fantastic roasted or grilled! It also makes a great freezer meal.

Honey Balsamic Chicken (Oven + Grill)

Meet your new favorite grilling recipe: Grilled Hawaiian Chicken! Tender and delicious chicken in a savory marinade with sweet grilled pineapple slices. It’s super easy to make and the whole family will love it!

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Make your meal prep or weekday night dinners even easier with this super-easy slow cooker shredded chicken. Perfect for your Crockpot or Instant Pot, it’s great make it in advance or freeze for future meals in a pinch.

Super-Easy Shredded Chicken (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot)

Baked Chicken Parmesan is a quick and easy version of a classic family favorite. Your family will fight for seconds!

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Baked Chicken with Caramelized Shallots is about to become your go-to weeknight roast chicken recipe. Tender chicken with crispy golden-brown skin and the most flavorful sauce, this easy recipe is a real winner!

Baked Chicken With Caramelized Shallots

This Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe is the easiest taco meat you'll ever make. With just 4 ingredients and minimal effort, your taco Tuesday will never be the same! Also includes Instant Pot instructions!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

This Italian Chicken Stew is a warm and cozy dinner the whole family will love! It's easy to assemble and dump into a slow cooker or instant pot and you've got yourself a killer dinner!

Italian Chicken Stew (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)

Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

This easy Banh Mi Sandwich is a tasty twist on the traditional Vietnamese specialty. It's super easy to make and is a totally satisfying sandwich you'll want to make again and again!

Easy Banh Mi Sandwich

30 Minute Turkey Chili

30 Minute Turkey Chili

Not cooking for a crowd this Thanksgiving? No problem, I've got you! These Roast Turkey Thighs for Two are a mouthwatering, tender turkey dinner without the hassle of roasting a whole bird!

Roast Turkey Thighs for Two

I'm so excited to share tons of information about how to cook a turkey and my recipe for Orange Rosemary Roasted Turkey! You'll find everything you need to know for making the perfect Roast Turkey for Thanksgiving from start to finish!

How to cook a turkey (Orange Rosemary Oven Roast Turkey Recipe)

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Turkey Tetrazzini

This Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is easy to make and so delicious. Made with chicken, corn flakes, ham and Swiss cheese, it's a weeknight meal that will wow your family!

Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Easiest Ever Taco Soup is the most delicious way to warm up on a chilly day. Just 5 minutes of prep and the slow cooker (or instant pot) does the rest of the work! Dinner has never been easier!

Easiest Ever Taco Soup (Crockpot and Instant Pot)

Summer Bounty Strawberry Salad with Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette is a light and fresh lunch! Made with some unexpected ingredients like greens, strawberries, white cheddar, sunflower seeds and dried cherries this salad is as healthy as it is delicious!

Summer Bounty Strawberry Salad with Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

Tired of tough, dry turkey breast? Then you've got to try this Citrus Brown Sugar Smoked Turkey Breast. It's seriously easy to make and the most tender, juicy turkey breast you'll ever eat! From the brine to the rub you cannot go wrong!

Citrus Brown Sugar Smoked Turkey Breast

Rich, creamy and super easy to make, this Tarragon Chicken is a weeknight dinner that's as quick and comforting as it is delicious! Made with chicken breasts, fresh tarragon, white wine, chicken broth, shallots and heavy cream. You can totally switch up the herbs if you'd prefer something other than tarragon!

Tarragon Chicken Recipe

What should you do with that leftover chicken? Make Chicken Caesar Pinwheels, of course! They're super easy to make and are a seriously delicious lunch or healthy appetizer.

Chicken Caesar Pinwheels

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

Grandma's Non-Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce is the crazy easy grilling marinade that you won't be able to stop eating this summer. This is a total crowd-pleaser!

Grandma's Non-Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce and Grilled Chicken

These Quick and Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders are one of my favorite game day recipes! They come together lightning fast in the oven with a few simple ingredients like shredded chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese and buns. They are the best appetizer to bring to any party!!

Quick and Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Copycat Panera Bread Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich is one of my favorite light lunches. Made with grapes, almonds and celery, it's seriously quick and easy to make and a great way to repurpose leftover chicken!

Copycat Panera Bread Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich

This Rainbow Asian Chicken Salad recipe is dangerously addictive. It's perfect for a crowd and is also great to make as a healthy meal prep for the week! This is made with an array of fresh vegetables, chicken and an awesome peanut dressing!

Rainbow Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

These Margarita Chicken Skewers are a serious game changer! With a deliciously fresh citrus flavor, these are perfect to grill on a hot summer night! Made with lime juice, tequila, orange juice and olive oil, these are as easy as they are delicious!

Margarita Chicken Skewers Recipe

Greek Baked Turkey Meatballs are a tasty appetizer or an excellent main dish. They're insanely easy to whip up and a healthy option as well! Ground turkey, lemon juice and greek spices make a delicious and flavorful meatball that tastes awesome with tzatziki sauce!

Greek Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Looking for a quick, easy and delicious weeknight meal for your family? Look no further, this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is full of tender chicken, sweet peppers and onions and a spicy kick that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Taco Bowls Recipe

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Champagne Braised Chicken Thighs

A square image of Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta.

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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30 Minute Foil Packet Chicken Fajitas

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Spicy Sweet Chili Turkey Burgers

This Day After Thanksgiving Sandwich is one of my favorite recipes to enjoy leftovers! Tender turkey, sandwiched between halves of your favorite bun with tangy cranberry sauce, savory stuffing and mayonnaise. I love enjoying this for lunches or dinners around the holidays!

Day After Thanksgiving Sandwich

Need a quick meal for those busy back-to-school nights when you're shuffling between activities? Look no further! This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is the perfect weeknight meal. It is really quick and easy to make- juicy grilled chicken, melty cheese, tangy BBQ sauce and crunchy fried onions. This is a meal your whole family will enjoy!

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Chicken and Parmesan Soup with Spinach and Orzo is such a delicious twist on chicken noodle soup- the ingredients are so simple and yet when you put them together, they sing! I'll definitely be making this again and again!

Chicken and Parmesan Soup with Spinach and Orzo

Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe | The Life Jolie

Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe

Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes are a simple, gluten-free twist on a chicken salad sandwich. They're made with Greek Yogurt and with apples and they're super easy to make ahead. They make a delicious healthy lunch or appetizer!

Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes