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25 Easy Chicken Recipes For All Occasions

Always wondering what to make for dinner? Look no further! I have 25 Chicken Recipes to make dinner a breeze!

Chicken Dinners are a go-to in my house! Easy, inexpensive, and perfect for most picky eaters! From easy and quick weeknights to special occasions to even parties and tailgates I have you covered. I have something that everyone will enjoy!

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken on a platter

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Only 6 ingredients needed for this easy, flavorful, juicy chicken! Over 200 5 star reviews this is a nostalgic & easy chicken recipe that is in constant rotation in my house!

A wooden spoon stirring a large pot of chicken and noodles with carrots and seasoning

Chicken and Noodles

Talk about pure comfort food, this is easily one of my favorite dinner recipes. Old-fashioned, classic, and hearty be prepare to make this over and over, especially in the cooler months!

Orange chicken with chopped green onions.

Easy Orange Chicken

Craving Chinese takeout? Before you make an order, consider making this homemade Orange Chicken! Crispy breaded chicken is fried and then coated in a sweet and spicy orange sauce for a delicious dinner. Just when you thought Panda Express was the best, be prepared to wow yourself with this recipe!

Sliced chicken on a plate with potatoes and broccoli.

Ritz Cracker Chicken

Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken is a kid-approved, 30-minute dinner recipe that makes weeknight cooking a breeze. These juicy, tender chicken breasts are topped with crumbled, buttery Ritz crackers and seasoned with garlic!

Slow cooker crack chicken served in a bun topped with bacon on a blue plate.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This recipe has been duped on the internet over and over again, but I am proud to say that one was the original! Over 800 5 start reviews later this is an internet smash hit! It’s creamy, cheesy pulled chicken with bacon and ranch and you can serve it on a baked potato, a bun, over pasta or rice, or just by itself!

Chicken Enchiladas on a serving plate covered in melted cheese with avocado slices

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas are a family favorite recipe. Quick and easy, this easy dinner idea can easily be prepped ahead, or thrown together in just minutes. Grab a rotisserie chicken at the store and you’re set!

Bourbon Chicken in a skillet garnished with chives

Not-So-Boozy Bourbon Chicken

We call this “Food Court Chicken”! It’s just like the chicken they hand you when you walk through the food court on a toothpick!  Sticky, sweet, and delicious!

TikTok Chicken Cobbler casserole baked in a round dish with a spoon scooping out a portion

Chicken Cobbler

This viral chicken cobbler is a family favorite and so quick to make! You can get creative with seasonings and make it your own! I saw this idea over on TikTok first and knew I had to create a version, and it’s quickly turned into one of my most requested by my family! I mean the recipe starts with Red Lobster Garlic Cheddar Bay Biscuits so you know it’s good!

Chicken in a skillet topped with mushrooms and garlic

Skillet Balsamic Garlic Chicken

This easy Skillet Balsamic Garlic Chicken is a simple one pot dish that is packed with flavor and done in 30 minutes!

Crispy Coconut Chicken

I’ve been making these for years and years. Everyone in my family loves them…even when they don’t think they like coconut! Serve these strips up with some sweet chili sauce and you’ll see for yourself!

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake in a glass baking dish.

Chicken Crescent Bake

One of my OG dinner recipes that my family asks for SO often! My mom used to make this and my kids love it. You can switch up the filling ingredients and make it your own!

Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe is made in a cream sauce with spinach and sun dried tomatoes

Easy Tuscan Chicken

This easy, creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe is a great weeknight dinner idea made in less than 30 minutes! Super flavor packed, it’s easy, impressive, and always tuns out perfect!

Homemade Chicken Nuggets with dipping sauce

Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Move over Chick Fil A, my Homemade Chicken Nuggets are crispy, packed with flavor, and easy to make! I use a secret trick for the marinade that makes them SO GOOD!

Chicken Pot Pie made in a Crock Pot served in a bowl with pie crust

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

This is like a deconstructed pot pie and it’s made in the slow cooker! Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie is an easy version of the classic comfort food! Prepped in just minutes and served with buttery, pie crust pieces this is a family friendly weeknight dinner winner!

Chicken Parm meatballs covered in melted cheese

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Love a twist on a classic and my Chicken Parm Meatballs are a fun twist on the Italian comfort dish. Cheesy, easy, and most importantly delicious!

sliced chicken cutlets

Crispy Chicken Cutlets

My secret recipe!! These extra crispy chicken cutlets are so easy and perfect for all occasions!

Cashew chicken served over a bed of jasmine rice on a plate.

Cashew Chicken

This 25-minute Cashew Chicken recipe is an easy takeout-inspired meal! I published this recipe first in my book, but loved it so much I wanted to share here on my website. A family-friendly dinner idea made from juicy chicken cooked with tender-crisp veggies in a flavorful sauce.

A shredded BBQ Chicken sandwich on a bun with cole slaw

The BEST Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Oh this one is gooooood! I use a few secret ingredients to make this the BEST pulled chicken you will ever make. This chicken recipe is a great easy weeknight dinner, or perfect for a party!

Chicken casserole in a baking dish with a wooden spoon

Fiesta Chicken Casserole

This is such an easy Tex-Mex inspired dinner idea, and we love Tex-Mex in my house! The prep time is 5 minutes if you have your chicken cooked and you can serve it with chips or a fork, and garnish it with cilantro, sour cream and guac!

A serving of King Ranch chicken topped with sour cream on a plate.

King Ranch Chicken

My mom made King Ranch Chicken so often when I was growing up and I love it so much! This creamy, cheesy casserole layers juicy shredded chicken with corn tortillas, peppers, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight comfort food!

A bowl of cream of mushroom chicken served over rice next to a glass of water.

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This cream of mushroom chicken recipe is a quick and easy skillet dinner made with tender chicken cooked in a creamy gravy loaded with savory mushrooms. Perfect over noodles or rice!

A slice of chicken lasagna is lifted from a casserole dish.

Creamy Chicken Lasagna

A Creamy Chicken Lasagna recipe brimming with juicy chicken and tender noodles layered with homemade white lasagna sauce and plenty of gooey, melty cheese.

Ginger chicken is stirred with a wooden spoon while cooking in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Peanut Ginger Chicken

A mouthwatering Ginger Chicken recipe smothered in a sweet-and-sticky ginger soy glaze dotted with roasted peanuts. Try this Asian-inspired chicken recipe that cooks up in a skillet in under 20 minutes!

Pesto chicken breasts topped with mozzarella cheese on a baking pan.

Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken is an easy chicken recipe that needs only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes before it’s ready for the oven. Juicy breaded chicken is smothered with basil pesto and baked with melty cheese, perfect for serving as-is or over pasta.

Grilled bruschetta chicken topped with tomatoes

Bruschetta Chicken with Pasta

Delicious Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is topped with fresh tomatoes and melty mozzarella, seasoned with zesty balsamic and fresh herbs. An easy chicken recipe to make ahead when entertaining!

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