41 Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes For Any Weeknight

Dinner that cooks in 20 minutes in one skillet? It may be a new favorite. This quick chicken recipe has a thick sauce and is loaded with fresh veggies, so it’s bound to be a weeknight staple.

Spend 10 minutes getting this chicken dinner in the oven, and you’ll have time to unwind while it cooks. The chicken roasts in a balsamic vinegar and rosemary sauce for complex flavor.

The viral recipe just got an upgrade with this Marry Me Chicken Casserole. This recipe has all of the rich flavors from the original with bigger portions for the whole family to enjoy.

This comforting chicken recipe can be made quickly in your Crockpot and offers a tangy, savory meal for dinner tonight.

Get a taste of New Orleans with this sweet and savory bourbon chicken recipe. Made mostly with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this dish will only take 25 minutes to make for a quick dinner tonight.

Ready in just over an hour thanks to the Instant Pot, this rustic chicken cacciatore dish is a weeknight winner.

For a simple yet innovative dinner tonight, this chicken tamale pie has all the flavors of the delicious Latin delicacy with half the time to make it.

It’s hard to go wrong with pesto and pasta, and this chicken caprese pasta is the perfect lightened-up yet filling dish for dinner tonight.

This comforting rice dish will be your new favorite 30-minute meal. A Lowcountry favorite, this recipe is easy to make and good for a crowd. Made with rotisserie chicken, you’ll have this recipe on repeat.

This flavorful recipe takes less than an hour to make and only needs a skillet. It’s an effortless dinner that tastes oh-so-good.

We suggest serving this dish with mashed potatoes so you can enjoy every last drop of the pan sauce. If you’re new to braising, this recipe is a good place to start.

These fajitas will have everyone raving. Chicken, peppers, and onion are cooked on a sheet pan for a super quick and tasty meal. Customize these with toppings of your choosing.

Rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce will help your family enjoy a comforting chicken casserole in under an hour. This dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Chicken, broccoli, and cheese-filled tortellini combine in a Dutch oven for a meal that everyone will want more of. Put this together, top with crackers and pecans, and enjoy some downtime while this bakes in the oven.

Add some zest to weeknight chicken. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon brighten this simple meal. Toss the ingredients onto a sheet pan and help the kids with homework while this one-dish supper is in the oven.

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a zesty, savory delight perfect for a chilly day.

This comforting Tex-Mex soup is a cinch to prepare. An easy soup for chilly weeknights, this recipe’s base is formed from pantry staples and deli chicken. Top with corn tortillas and cheese.

This hearty take on macaroni and cheese will become a new family favorite. Everything you love about macaroni and cheese combines with King Ranch Chicken to create this wholesome meal. Convenience items make it a snap to prepare.

Lemon, rosemary, and garlic create a lively flavor combo in this entree. Serve this one-dish dinner with a loaf of crusty French bread for dipping.

Here’s a filling dinner that comes together quickly. No need to drain the chiles or beans—the juices add flavor. From start to finish, this one-dish chili takes just 30 minutes to get on the table.

Have all the comforting taste you’ve been craving without all the work. Although you may not usually think of chicken and dumplings as a weeknight meal, this easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes with the help of deli-roasted chicken and canned biscuits.

Your trusty slow cooker will help this comforting soup come together just 20 minutes after you walk through the door. Full of chicken, root veggies, and noodles, this soup is what you love about a cozy evening at home.

Budget-friendly chicken thighs come together with pantry staples to create this warming dish. You’ll want to use bone-in chicken thighs (instead of the boneless ones) to ensure success with this slow-cooker favorite.

Here, chicken thighs are roasted alongside potatoes and olives. Drizzle orange dressing over everything for a touch of sweetness. The result is a weeknight meal that shines.

These simply seasoned drumsticks will please everyone at your table. Ready to cook in a few short minutes, add a side for a quick meal the whole family will enjoy.

This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo wings—spicy chicken, lots of cheese, carrots, and celery. Top with blue cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream.

Veggies, chicken, and rice are packed into one dish for a simple supper. Leftovers from this meal are great—if you have any.

This family-favorite is a recipe everyone will ask for again and again. With just a few ingredients, this casserole comes together easily. The bacon and ranch add just the zip a weeknight meal needs.

Using chicken cutlets helps this dish cook up quickly on hurried nights. Add the capers, parsley, and lemon juice just before serving for bright color and flavor.

Green enchilada sauce and poblano chile add heat to this warming soup. Mashed white beans add creaminess without needing dairy. Top with cilantro, radishes, and sour cream.

Weeknight sandwiches don’t have to be boring. This recipe puts a creamy, comforting spin on a favorite dish.

A packet of ranch seasoning is the secret to the tangy chicken in this sandwich. Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.

Thanks to shredded rotisserie chicken, this pasta dish can be ready to eat in 20 minutes. It’s short on time but not on flavor since the ingredients are sauteed in oil the sun-dried tomatoes are packed in.

A sheet pan helps get this delicious casserole ready quickly. The edges cook up crisp, and there’s plenty to go around.

You don’t need any special equipment to make a panini. Use two skillets for crisp results. Keep this recipe handy because it’s ready in 10 minutes.

Everything you love about chicken and rice comes together easily in an Instant Pot. Tweak this recipe to include your favorite vegetables, or swap brown rice in for white.

What makes this chicken breast dish so tasty? It’s topped with a cream cheese-bacon dip before it goes into the oven. It’s perfectly indulgent for a weeknight meal.

Spicy, saucy, and made in the Instant Pot, this chicken filling is perfect for Taco Tuesday. Honey balances the sauce made from jarred salsa and canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce.

Combine comforting pasta with fabulous fajitas for a quick chicken dinner that will get raves. Since everything cooks in one pot, cleanup is easy too.

This chicken dish is perfect for entertaining or as a quick weeknight dinner. It’s ready in just 30 minutes. Spoon the garlic butter pan sauce over the chicken for serving.

Honey and garlic are the perfect pair in this slow-cooker chicken dinner. Tender chicken thighs are covered in a delectably sweet, salty, garlicky sauce for a meal as easy as it is delicious.