Chicken Dinner Ideas
Feb 11, 2018, Updated Nov 21, 2024
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Chicken Dinner Ideas – mix up your chicken dinner with one of these 50+ new and tasty chicken dinner ideas. Asian, Mexican, Indian and more – anything but boring, but still quick and easy!
Getting dinner on the table every night of the week is no easy task. First you have to come up with what you want to make. You have to hope that the rest of the family actually wants to eat it too. Then you have to shop for everything, prep it all, and then cook. And then do it all over the next night.
Trust me, I get it. I have a list of my favorite Quick Dinner Ideas for nights I am just struggling for time. They are ready fast, so I can focus on other things. Today we are here with 20 of my favorite chicken dinner ideas. Because let’s face it, chicken is just always there and easy to make.
I love Easy Dinner Ideas and most of these would fit in that list too. But these are all made with chicken. So you can have Mexican food one night, Asian food, Indian food, American food, Italian food…. you name it. We have it all, so you will never get bored!
Baked Chicken Bites
These baked chicken bites are made by slicing juicy boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces, then tossing them with seasoning, and baking them with plenty of butter!
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Chicken Fajita Casserole
This chicken fajita casserole is an easy dinner recipe loaded with juicy chicken, rice, sweet bell peppers, zesty fajita seasoning, and melty cheese!
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken pasta is a flavor-packed 30-minute weeknight dinner! Make this recipe in one pan with tender pasta and juicy chicken tossed in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
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Bacon, Ranch, Chicken Pizza
Crispy bacon, chicken and creamy ranch are the perfect combination for a chicken pizza!
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Healthy Chicken Salad
This Healthy Chicken Salad is creamy, super flavorful and loaded with protein. A great lighter alternative to the traditional version.
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One Pan Southwest Chicken Skillet
One Pan Southwest Chicken Skillet – Up your chicken dinner game with lots of Southwest flavor in a quick and easy one pan dinner!
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Baked Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Broccoli – a healthier version of chicken Parmesan all made on one baking sheet! Super easy, quick and definitely family friendly.
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Easy Coconut Chicken Curry
Easy Coconut Chicken Curry – a quick and easy chicken curry with coconut milk for creamy and delicious dinner.
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Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken – Skip the take out and make this super easy cashew chicken recipe at home. Comes together in minutes using ingredients you probably already have!
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Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken
Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes. So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
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Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff – tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce over egg noodles. Mix up the protein from classic beef stroganoff recipes.
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Southwest Baked Chicken
Southwest Baked Chicken – a baked chicken recipe that is ready in no time, with tons of flavor. Just 4 ingredients and dinner is done!
Italian Stuffed Chicken
Italian Stuffed Chicken – chicken breasts rolled up with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese! Then baked until crispy and delicious, a great family dinner.
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken – quick and easy chicken stir fry packed with veggies and a little kick. Add whatever veggies you want and have dinner ready in minutes!
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken Enchilada Soup – get all the flavor of your favorite chicken enchiladas in a hearty soup you can make in minutes!
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Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes – an easy chicken dinner all made on one sheet pan. Roast chicken and potatoes topped with an herb and mustard sauce.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This juicy teriyaki grilled chicken is an easy chicken recipe that's perfect for summer! The hot grill locks in all the sweet-tangy flavors of the homemade teriyaki marinade.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken – sweet and tangy, fall apart tender and juicy chicken. It is ready in minutes and perfect for sandwiches, salads, wraps, or to just eat with a fork!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Summer grilling doesn’t get better than this juicy cilantro lime chicken! It's marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice and fresh herbs and then grilled on skewers. Perfect served with creamy avocado dipping sauce!
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Chicken Fries
Chicken fries are juicy on the inside and extra crunchy on the outside, ready for dipping in 20 minutes! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce as an easy side or appetizer.
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Thai Chicken Salad
Turn up your salad game with a Thai Chicken Salad. A filling salad topped with chicken, veggies, and a peanut dressing to make it hearty and full of flavor!
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Chicken Spaghetti
Cheesy chicken spaghetti is an easy casserole recipe packed with juicy shredded chicken and tender spaghetti in a rich, flavorful cream sauce with Rotel tomatoes.
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Cajun Chicken Alfredo – a super easy and comforting and easy dinner. Chicken alfredo gets a kick from cajun seasoning to make it something different and new!
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American recipe with juicy pan-seared chicken cooked in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Make it in one pan in 30 minutes!
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Chicken Noodle Soup
The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Noodle Soup that you can make in no time and is perfect for a chilly night.
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Instant Pot Whole Chicken
This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is the fastest and easiest way you can cook a whole rotisserie style chicken at home. Super easy to make and you can even turn the juices into gravy!
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken – Use the pressure cooker to make salsa chicken that is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Great for tacos, enchiladas, salads, quesadillas and more!
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Baked Caesar Chicken
Looking for a new easy and flavorful chicken recipe? Try our Baked Caesar Chicken! Tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy Caesar dressing and baked to perfection.
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Chick Fil A Cool Wrap
Skip the drive-thru with this easy copycat Chick Fil A Cool Wrap recipe! Make this fast food favorite at home to enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
This buffalo chicken quesadilla recipe is loaded with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and spicy sauce. It's so flavorful, and so easy to make.
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Fajita Wraps
Chicken fajita wraps are packed with juicy meat, tender veggies, and a spicy and smoky seasoning. The wraps have beans, cheese, and salsa, and are an easy weeknight meal.
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Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas – make classic chicken fajitas in no time using your Instant Pot! Juicy, flavorful chicken, onions, and bell peppers come together in a delicious and easy dinner.
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Chicken Bacon Avocado Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas are a very versatile easy dinner to get on the table. Add bacon and avocado for a great weeknight dinner!
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Boneless Chicken Wings
Boneless Chicken Wings – tender pieces of chicken that are lightly breaded and then fried to crispy golden perfection. Tossed with buffalo sauce for the perfect appetizer, game day snack, or dinner idea!
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Coconut Chicken Tenders
Transform weeknight dinners with these easy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Tenders. A tropical escape on a plate made quick and delicious!
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Ginger Chicken Soup
Ginger Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl! Whip it up in minutes, freeze it for quick meals, and relish the comfort all season long.
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Blackened Chicken
This easy Blackened Chicken recipes comes together in just minutes, and is loaded with flavor! Such an easy dinner you can make any night of the week, and even great for meal prep!
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Baked BBQ Chicken
Baked BBQ chicken is juicy, tender, smoky, and spicy. It has all your favorite barbecue flavors, but with none of the hassle or mess.
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Santa Fe Chicken
Crock pot Santa Fe chicken is full of juicy meat, fresh veggies, a spicy enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese. It's an easy, healthy, and hearty comfort meal.
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Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken – A copycat Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken that is topped with a Mexican ranch sauce, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo.
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Margarita Grilled Chicken
Margarita Grilled Chicken – a super easy copycat recipe from Chili's restaurant. Flavorful chicken grilled and topped with a fresh pico de gallo for an easy and delicious dinner.
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Loaded Chicken Casserole
Loaded chicken casserole is packed with tender potatoes, hearty broccoli, and juicy chicken. It's topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, making it the ultimate comfort meal.
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Santa Fe Chicken
Get this Santa Fe Chicken Recipe on the table in no time! Taco seasoned chicken breasts with black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles and topped with gooey melty cheese. Full of flavor and everyone will love it!
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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
This chicken Philly cheesesteak recipe is a new and healthy take on an old classic. It's loaded with chicken, provolone cheese, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and garlic.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Chicken Breast – tender and juicy chicken breasts that are seasoned to perfection and cook in just minutes! This will make you re-think the way you cook chicken.
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Chicken Tenders Recipe
Chicken Tenders Recipe – these chicken tenders are super easy to make and turn out super tender, juicy and so full of flavor! If you have had Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders, you are going to love these!
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Mississippi Chicken
This Mississippi chicken recipe is full of zesty ranch, rich onion soup mix, and spicy pepperoncini peppers. It's so easy to make, and the slow cooker results in tender, juicy meat.
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Hawaiian Chicken
Hawaiian Chicken -tender and juicy chicken stir-fry with bell peppers and chunks of pineapple in a sweet and sour sauce.
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Chicken Lombardy
Chicken Lombardy – a copycat recipe of the classic Olive Garden chicken dish. A cheesy version of chicken marsala that is really easy to make and great for any night of the week.
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Baked Chicken Taquitos
Baked Chicken Taquitos – Corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, then baked to crispy perfection! Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping. Great use for leftover chicken!
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Chicken Caesar Wraps
Chicken Caesar Wraps – turn classic Chicken Caesar Salad into the perfect quick and easy lunch or dinner. Wraps are great to make ahead or have ready in just 15 minutes!
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French Onion Chicken
French Onion Chicken Bake – an easy chicken recipe that is stuffed with caramelized onions and cheese. An easy, flavorful, comforting meal you can get on the table quickly!
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