If you love chicken but find yourself looking for new ways to cook it, we have a variety of amazing chicken dinner ideas for you to try. With these outstanding chicken recipes, you'll be able to enjoy chicken without ever growing bored of it while also flexing your culinary skills. Here are our top picks for the best chicken dinner recipes.
Chicken Enchiladas
For an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love, you can't go wrong with chicken enchiladas. Full of tomato, garlic, chilies, and topped with sour cream and chopped jalapenos, this easy Mexican dish is always a big hit. Love enchiladas but don't love carbs? There's also a low-carb version of chicken enchiladas if you're on a keto diet.
Chicken Stir Fry
Here's another super easy dinner you can whip up in no time: chicken stir fry. It's a perfect dish for customizing. Add any vegetables you like. Bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, bok choy, and peas are all amazing in a stir-fry, making it a great way to get more veggies in your diet.
Roast Chicken
One of the easiest and most satisfying chicken recipes is without a doubt, roast chicken. While roasting the chicken itself, there are dozens of ways you can season your bird. Use fresh herbs, spices, rub in a dry marinade, or cook it with a medley of vegetables or even fruits.
Chicken Fried Rice
If you love Chinese takeaway but are worried about how unhealthy it can be, this chicken fried rice is for you. Full of fresh vegetables and tender chicken, fried rice is a fantastic quick dinner everyone will enjoy. You'll get the same great-tasting fried rice you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant but made much healthier.
Fried Chicken
Everyone should have a good fried chicken recipe that they've mastered. Fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes for picnics, barbecues, and weeknight dinners. Who could resist that crispy, golden-brown crust and mouthwateringly juicy chicken? The secret is in the buttermilk marinade – it makes the chicken super tender and will have everyone asking for your recipe.
Skillet Chicken
Some nights you just want a quick dinner but don't want to sacrifice great taste. Skillet chicken is perfect for those nights. It's a fantastic dish which doesn't take long to make. It's tender, creamy, savory (thanks to mushrooms), and generously seasoned with thyme, garlic, and mustard.
Chicken Casserole
Hearty, comforting, and full of rich flavor, a chicken casserole is ideal for chilly winter nights. This delicious French-style casserole features flavorful chicken thighs cooked with mushrooms and potatoes in white wine, cream, and stock, and seasoned with fresh herbs. It's an elegant yet cozy meal you'll make over and over again.
Jerk Chicken
Spicy, tangy, and a little sweet, Jamaican jerk chicken is loaded with flavor. A lot of ingredients go into making this wonderful, fragrant dish. Onions, ginger, pepper, molasses, lime juice, garlic, sugar, and most notably, spicy Scotch bonnet peppers all mix together to make an amazing dish with an incomparable flavor. Serve jerk chicken with a helping of freshly baked cornbread or spicy rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
With its unique aromas and great flavor, chicken tikka masala is an amazing way to enjoy chicken. This Indian dish features a variety of spices including garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric which help season the delicious, creamy sauce the chicken is served in. This is a fantastic recipe for anyone wanting to make more flavorful dinners.
Lemon Chicken
Zesty, bright lemon brings a lot of mouthwatering flavor to a classic lemon chicken. This simple recipe only calls for 4 ingredients, lemon, chicken, flour, and olive oil. Using both lemon juice and the zest of the lemon adds so much lemony goodness to this dish. It's perfect on its own or served with a green salad.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is an amazing comfort food dish that has so much flavor packed in each bite. Creamy chicken and fresh vegetables are topped with a golden brown crusty pastry. This tasty dish is a wonderful homey meal to serve for a hearty Sunday dinner.
Spicy Chicken Wings
There are so many amazing ways to make chicken wings, but spicy wings are an all-time favorite for many people. Who can resist that fiery flavor and moist, tender chicken meat? A little bit of honey takes some of the bite out of this recipe, while paprika, herbs, and of course, lots of chili powder give these wings their incredible flavor. Perfect for parties, or serve them with one of your favorite side dishes to make a full meal.
Pesto Chicken Breasts
Full of bright fresh flavor, pesto chicken breasts boast phenomenal flavor and takes less than 20 minutes to make. This is an excellent dish to serve chopped up and mixed into pasta, but would be equally delicious with a serving of rice.
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
How do you make chicken taste even better? Why wrapping it bacon, of course! Bacon-wrapped chicken breasts are packed with flavor. The bacon infuses the chicken with its salty, savory flavor and helps trap in the moisture to keep the chicken perfectly juicy. Bake them in the oven and serve them with dinner rolls or a side of mac and cheese. Yum!
Teriyaki Chicken Bites
Sweet, savory, mouthwatering teriyaki chicken bites are a delicious appetizer you can easily turn into a main meal. Mix them into a portion of steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice (for anyone on a low-carb diet) and throw in a few chopped vegetables, and that's it! Teriyaki chicken bites are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner and are even good to make ahead.
General Tso's Chicken
For another homemade takeaway copycat recipe, your family will love, try making General Tso's chicken for dinner. It's easy to make and is a much healthier option than ordering takeout. The sweet-tangy-spicy sauce is a little like orange chicken, while the chicken itself is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside – just like from an actual restaurant!
Chicken Noodle Soup
Hearty, rich, and so soothing, especially in the winter months, chicken noodle soup is the top comfort food for many people. With mouthwateringly tender pieces of shredded chicken and noodles in a tasty herb-infused chicken broth, this is one chicken noodle soup you'll make time and again.
Chicken Tacos
Everyone loves tacos and chicken tacos are an easy-to-make crowd-pleasing dinner you can whip up quickly. These easy tacos aren't heavy, making them a great option when you're in the mood for a lighter dinner or a quick lunch. With plenty of delicious flavors thanks to ingredients like garlic, homemade pico de gallo, and guacamole, chicken tacos are sure to become your go-to when you want a super flavorful light dinner.
Garlic Chicken
Is there such a thing as too much garlic? We don't think so! Garlic fans will definitely want to try out this recipe for garlic chicken. This simple, no-frills recipe requires just a handful of ingredients. A little wine, some broth, chicken, and loads of garlic! The result is beautiful, golden-brown chicken that is beautifully infused with garlic flavor. Absolutely delicious!
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