30 Chicken Dinner Recipes That Will Make Supper the Best Meal of the Day!

September 10, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

As a fan favorite, chicken tends to be a lot of people’s go-to main. However, this can mean that you exhaust your options for dinner quite quickly. Well, luckily for you, these chicken dinner recipes are going to breathe new life into your meal plans. Go ahead and check them out! 

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1. Roast Chicken and Vegetables 

Roast chicken is a classic dish but it can be a tricky one to get just right. This recipe shows you how to season and cook the chicken so that it is tasty, perfectly crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Oh, and you can also learn how to make the most delicious roast veggies too! 

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Roast Chicken and Vegetables

2. Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This is a simple yet delicious dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone! Here, the chicken is dusted in seasoned flour and cooked in butter to form a light savory crisp. It is served alongside mushrooms simmered in butter, garlic, wine, cream, and parmesan cheese – so creamy! 

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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

3. Szechuan Chicken

Spicy and flavorful, this is a great option if you are looking for a chicken dinner with a kick to it! The key to getting this recipe to taste so good is making sure to marinate the chicken ahead of time. Once you do this, though, the dish comes together quickly. The chicken is fried and then tossed in chilies. For the final step, everything is cooked in a delicious sauce! 

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Szechuan Chicken

4. Baked Chicken and Peppers

It doesn’t get any easier than this dish but it still manages to be so good! All you need to do is submerge the chicken, peppers, and onions in tomatoes and seasonings before baking. Once the chicken is halfway cooked, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and then bake again until done! 

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Baked Chicken and Peppers

5. Chicken with Olives and Caper Sauce

This recipe may seem fancy but it is so easy to make! You start by making the sauce – chopped olives, onions, and capers are mixed in with mustard, garlic, and lemon juice. This is then added to brown and sliced chicken and the whole thing is baked until the chicken is nice and tender. Serve with a heaping of sauce!  

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Chicken with Olives and Caper Sauce

6. Chicken Cacciatore 

This recipe is going to taste like the chicken has been slow cooked for hours but the whole thing takes only an hour to prepare! You just need to saute peppers and veggies before adding browned chicken to the sauce along with tomatoes and seasonings. Then, bake everything until the chicken is just right! 

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Chicken Cacciatore

7. Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

This chicken dinner is pretty healthy but it is so tasty that you aren’t even going to notice! For this recipe, the chicken is cooked in seasonings and then mixed in with cooked rice, lime juice, and cilantro. This is spooned into halved peppers and then baked. After a while, top with cheese and bake again until done! 

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

8. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet

Chicken and potato is sure to be a fan favorite with everyone in your family! The potatoes are boiled and sauteed, along with plenty of butter, garlic, and herbs. Then, you season the chicken and fry until golden brown. The chicken and potatoes are tossed together and served while warm! 

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Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet

9. Braised Chicken and Vegetables with Gravy

Tender and flavorful, this is an excellent dish to serve to dinner guests or when you are spending a cozy weekend night at home! Seasoned and browned chicken is slow cooked in aromatics, veggies, and a gravy made from broth and red wine vinegar. Just delicious! 

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Braised Chicken and Vegetables with Gravy

10. Chicken Sandwich 

This chicken sandwich is super flavorful and comes together so easily! You will be able to feed everyone in less than half an hour! The chicken is cooked and stir-fried in seasonings. In the meantime, make a light sauce with mayo, sour cream, mustard, seasonings, and red onion. Spread this on toasted bread, top with lettuce and chicken, and you have a delicious sandwich! 

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Chicken Sandwich

11. Creamy Cajun Chicken 

This dish is equal parts savory and creamy with just a hint of smoky flavor to it! For this recipe, the chicken is coated in cajun seasoning and flour and then fried until crispy on the outside. Then, you make up a sauce with more cajun seasoning, sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream. Simmer the chicken in this until done and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese! 

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Creamy Cajun Chicken

12. Chicken Schnitzel

This recipe is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner! The secret to getting this schnitzel just right is to brine the chicken – don’t worry, you only have to do this for about 30 minutes. Then, coat in flour, dredge in egg, and toss the chicken in seasoned panko before frying until golden brown! 

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Chicken Schnitzel

13. Spicy Garlic Chicken 

This is a great recipe when you are craving takeout – it is delicious and so easy to whip up! Coat chicken in corn flour and seasonings before frying. Then, simmer the chicken in an incredible sauce made from Korean chili paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Serve over fresh rice! 

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Spicy Garlic Chicken

14. Air Fryer Chicken Breast 

Once you try this recipe, you will be shocked to learn how good air fryer chicken can taste. As an added bonus, it can be quickly prepared making it ideal for a weeknight meal. You just have to thinly slice the chicken breasts and toss them in a smoky-sweet seasoning mix, and then air fry to perfection! 

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

15. Gochujang Chicken

If you are tired of boring weeknight dinners, then you have to try this recipe. The chicken is coated in the yummiest spicy sauce that will take your dinner to a whole new level! The only thing that you need to do is to fry the chicken before cooking it in the simple gochujang sauce. 

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Gochujang Chicken

16. Mozzarella Chicken with Tomato Sauce 

Want to impress people with your cooking skills but make very little effort in preparing your dinner? Then you should check out this recipe! Pan fried chicken is basted in a tomato sauce made from sun dried tomato pesto, tomatoes, and herbs. A slice of mozzarella is placed over the chicken and it is broiled until the cheese is melted! 

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Mozzarella Chicken with Tomato Sauce

17. Chicken Fried Rice

This chicken fried rice has everything you need – protein, carbs, and veggies all in one! Here, the chicken and veggies are sauteed in soy sauce and sesame oil before being added to cooked rice and scrambled eggs. Soy sauce is drizzled over and everything is mixed until the flavors are well combined! 

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Chicken Fried Rice

18. Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

You are going to be really happy when your chicken noodle stir-fry tastes like something that you order at your favorite restaurant! The chicken and veggies are sauteed before being cooked in aromatics. These ingredients and cooked noodles are then tossed in a soy, oyster, and brown sugar sauce!

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Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

19. Chicken Mac and Cheese

This is another recipe that your whole family is sure to love! Sauteed chicken and cooked pasta are mixed into an aromatic homemade cheese sauce. If you want to take the recipe to a whole other level, then sprinkle the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs and bake in the oven until golden brown! 

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Chicken Mac and Cheese

20. Chicken Lasagna

Making your own lasagna can sound like a daunting task but it is fairly simple! Here, you layer cooked lasagna noodles with a mixture made from ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and lemon zest. Then, add cooked and shredded chicken on top, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and continue the layers. Then, bake until nice and bubbling, cool down, and serve! 

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Chicken Lasagna

21. Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Did you know that you can have chicken fried steak with gravy on the table in an hour? All you have to do is to dip chicken in egg and milk and then dredge in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown. In the meantime, make up the gravy and serve with the fried chicken and mashed potatoes! 

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Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

22. Skillet Onion Chicken

This dish has just 5 ingredients but it tastes so incredibly complex that no one is going to believe it! The key to making this dish really pop is to caramelize the onions properly. You then brown the chicken in the same pan before adding broth and simmering the chicken and onions until nice and tender! 

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Skillet Onion Chicken

23. Sheet Pan Smoked Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas and Carrots

If you are looking to double up on protein and flavor, then this is the recipe for you! What is incredible about this recipe is that the chicken and veggies are coated in the yummiest tomato rub before they are roasted. This adds a balanced combination of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness! 

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Sheet Pan Smoked Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas and Carrots

24. Chicken Tagine

If you want to try something a little different with your chicken dinners, then check out this recipe! Here, the chicken is marinated and cooked in the most incredible spices like cumin, saffron, and turmeric as well as aromatics. The chicken is then simmered in broth, olives, preserved lemons, and raisins until flavorful and tender! 

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Chicken Tagine

25. Chicken and Chickpea Curry

This is such a warm and comforting dinner dish, just perfect for those cold nights. And, since everything comes together in a single skillet, there is very little effort involved! The chicken, chickpeas, and other veggies are cooked in an aromatic tomato and coconut curry that is spiced with curry powder, turmeric, and more! 

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Chicken and Chickpea Curry

26. Curry Chicken Meatball Sandwich 

This is definitely a recipe you should try if you are looking for something new and exciting! Here, curry flavored chicken meatballs are cooked in spices and ketchup before being stuffed into a hotdog bun along with provolone cheese and chutney!

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Curry Chicken Meatball Sandwich

27. Chicken and Dumplings 

This is a super cozy meal that is sure to perk everyone right up – to cut down on the prep time, use premade biscuit dough for the dumplings. Simmer the chicken and vegetables in a  savory broth. Add the dumpling dough on top and steam until the dumplings are cooked all the way through! 

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Chicken and Dumplings

28. Baked Buffalo Chicken 

This is an excellent way to turn your favorite wings into a full on dinner dish! Here, the chicken is coated in a homemade buffalo sauce and then baked until golden brown. You can serve your chicken with your steamed veggies, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides! 

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Baked Buffalo Chicken

29. Cajun Chicken Tenders

This is a grown up version of chicken tenders that everyone in your family is going to ask for again and again! The chicken is coated in egg and then dipped in a flour seasoned with cajun seasonings and spices. The key to getting the chicken extra crispy is to double dip the tenders before frying until a golden brown! 

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Cajun Chicken Tenders

30. Creamy Tuscan Chicken 

This creamy dish is just bursting with fresh flavors! Here, the chicken is tossed in herbs and spices before browned. It is then simmered in a sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese! 

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Well, there you have it – all the chicken recipes that you can make for dinner! It doesn’t matter if you are cooking for yourself or a whole family, these are sure to be a hit! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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