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Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis
It takes no more than four steps to make these delicious chicken recipes for dinner. From creamy casseroles to hearty soups, you’re sure to find a meal here that’s both flavorful and easy to make. Recipes like our Quick Lemony Chicken Soup and Balsamic-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Portobellos & Shallots are satisfying additions to your dinner table and are wonderful paired with asimple side salad.
01of 26Warm Up With a Quick Lemony Chicken SoupView RecipeKelsey HansenThis 20-minute dish provides 32g of protein and is just 261 calories per serving. To ensure this comforting soup’s velvety texture, whisk a little of the hot broth into the eggs before adding them to the pot; it cooks them gently and prevents curdling.
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Warm Up With a Quick Lemony Chicken Soup
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Kelsey Hansen
This 20-minute dish provides 32g of protein and is just 261 calories per serving. To ensure this comforting soup’s velvety texture, whisk a little of the hot broth into the eggs before adding them to the pot; it cooks them gently and prevents curdling.
02of 26Loaded Broccoli & Chicken CasseroleView RecipeStacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana KelleyThis delightfully creamy broccoli and chicken casserole is a satisfying dinner that is sure to please a crowd. To keep prep simple, look for bags of pre-cut broccoli florets. If you like a little spice, swap out the Monterey Jack cheese for pepper Jack instead.
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Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Casserole
Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley
This delightfully creamy broccoli and chicken casserole is a satisfying dinner that is sure to please a crowd. To keep prep simple, look for bags of pre-cut broccoli florets. If you like a little spice, swap out the Monterey Jack cheese for pepper Jack instead.
03of 26Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet DinnerView RecipeJustin WalkerThis one-pan chicken dinner doesn’t get much easier, or more satisfying. In just half an hour, you can have a complete meal on the table that doesn’t require loads of dishes afterwards. We call for tender haricots verts because they’re quick cooking; traditional green beans likely won’t be tender enough after the brief cooking time at the end. If that’s all you have on hand, steam them first, and then add them to the pan for the final step. Serve this hearty chicken and potatoes dinner with a simple side salad to sneak in another serving of veggies.
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Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner
Justin Walker
This one-pan chicken dinner doesn’t get much easier, or more satisfying. In just half an hour, you can have a complete meal on the table that doesn’t require loads of dishes afterwards. We call for tender haricots verts because they’re quick cooking; traditional green beans likely won’t be tender enough after the brief cooking time at the end. If that’s all you have on hand, steam them first, and then add them to the pan for the final step. Serve this hearty chicken and potatoes dinner with a simple side salad to sneak in another serving of veggies.
04of 26Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken CasseroleView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly RaibikisThis creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It’s also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli. Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner.
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Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis
This creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It’s also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli. Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner.
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Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
06of 26Balsamic-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Portobellos & ShallotsView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly RaibikisThis quick and easy savory recipe gets a zip and tang of sweetness from balsamic glaze. The meaty portobellos pair perfectly with juicy chicken thighs.
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Balsamic-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Portobellos & Shallots
This quick and easy savory recipe gets a zip and tang of sweetness from balsamic glaze. The meaty portobellos pair perfectly with juicy chicken thighs.
07of 2620-Minute Creamy Skillet Chicken with Corn, Tomato & BasilView RecipeJacob FoxThis saucy 20-minute chicken recipe features fresh summer corn, tomatoes and basil. Serve this light and tangy quick dinner over pasta or brown rice.
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20-Minute Creamy Skillet Chicken with Corn, Tomato & Basil
Jacob Fox
This saucy 20-minute chicken recipe features fresh summer corn, tomatoes and basil. Serve this light and tangy quick dinner over pasta or brown rice.
08of 26Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Butter-Chive PastaView RecipeJennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire SpollenYou’ll be amazed how crisp these schnitzel-inspired cutlets get with only 6 minutes of cooking.
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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Butter-Chive Pasta
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
You’ll be amazed how crisp these schnitzel-inspired cutlets get with only 6 minutes of cooking.
09of 26Chicken ChorbaView RecipeGreg DuPree"Chorba" comes from the Arabic word for drink, referring to this soup’s thin broth. It’s popular across North Africa and is prepared in numerous ways—with fish, meat or just veggies. This no-frills recipe was passed down to London-based chef Nargisse Benkabbou from her maternal grandmother. The simple ingredients make a tasty meal that evokes her past. “In Morocco, chorba is often enjoyed during Ramadan, so it always reminds me of the times we used to gather with my family to break the fast,” she says. Benkabbou—who frequently flies to Marrakech, where she’s the executive chef at L’Mida—aims to celebrate her heritage with every dish. But she doesn’t hesitate to add her own modern twist. “I love spicy food,” says Benkabbou. “So I always end up adding harissa to my chorba, although it’s a bit untraditional.”
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Chicken Chorba
Greg DuPree
“Chorba” comes from the Arabic word for drink, referring to this soup’s thin broth. It’s popular across North Africa and is prepared in numerous ways—with fish, meat or just veggies. This no-frills recipe was passed down to London-based chef Nargisse Benkabbou from her maternal grandmother. The simple ingredients make a tasty meal that evokes her past. “In Morocco, chorba is often enjoyed during Ramadan, so it always reminds me of the times we used to gather with my family to break the fast,” she says. Benkabbou—who frequently flies to Marrakech, where she’s the executive chef at L’Mida—aims to celebrate her heritage with every dish. But she doesn’t hesitate to add her own modern twist. “I love spicy food,” says Benkabbou. “So I always end up adding harissa to my chorba, although it’s a bit untraditional.”
10of 26Roasted Maple-Glazed Chicken & CarrotsView RecipePhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatOlive oil and maple syrup transform into a sticky-sweet sauce in the hot oven. Drizzling the chicken drippings over the carrots amps up their flavor even more.
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Roasted Maple-Glazed Chicken & Carrots
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Olive oil and maple syrup transform into a sticky-sweet sauce in the hot oven. Drizzling the chicken drippings over the carrots amps up their flavor even more.
11of 26Air-fried General Tso’s ChickenView RecipeGreg DupreeThis air-fryer riff on the Chinese takeout classic saves the day with less clean-up than deep frying at home. Air fryer sizes vary (hence the cook time’s wide range); if you have a smaller air fryer, commit to cooking in batches so that there’s plenty of room for the air to circulate and crisp up the chicken.
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Air-fried General Tso’s Chicken
Greg Dupree
This air-fryer riff on the Chinese takeout classic saves the day with less clean-up than deep frying at home. Air fryer sizes vary (hence the cook time’s wide range); if you have a smaller air fryer, commit to cooking in batches so that there’s plenty of room for the air to circulate and crisp up the chicken.
12of 26Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Quinoa PilafView RecipePhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatA bitter-tasting compound called saponin coats the outside of quinoa seeds, requiring a quick rinse to remove it. But check the package: some brands come pre-rinsed, saving you a step.
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Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf
A bitter-tasting compound called saponin coats the outside of quinoa seeds, requiring a quick rinse to remove it. But check the package: some brands come pre-rinsed, saving you a step.
13of 26Chicken Mushroom PotpieView RecipeJustin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-HartThis homey pie boasts creamy, savory sauce and refrigerated piecrust dough for convenience.
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Chicken Mushroom Potpie
Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart
This homey pie boasts creamy, savory sauce and refrigerated piecrust dough for convenience.
14of 26Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet ChickenView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThis creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.
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Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
16of 26Chicken with Mushroom SauceView RecipeKelsey Grace HarrisonMake an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Kelsey Grace Harrison
Make an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes.
17of 26Superfast Crispy Chicken ThighsView RecipeJennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey LowerThe skin is a treat. Here are four keys to making it crispy: First, pat the skin dry before you season it. Second, place the chicken, skin side down, in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Your pan may spit a little fat and smoke as if you were frying bacon. If that bothers you, then turn the heat down, increase the cook time, and gently render the fat from the skin. Third, watch the edges of the skin. When they go golden, pop the skillet in the hot oven. Fourth, flip the thighs during the last few minutes. Hot air will wash over the skins, crisping them.
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Superfast Crispy Chicken Thighs
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
The skin is a treat. Here are four keys to making it crispy: First, pat the skin dry before you season it. Second, place the chicken, skin side down, in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Your pan may spit a little fat and smoke as if you were frying bacon. If that bothers you, then turn the heat down, increase the cook time, and gently render the fat from the skin. Third, watch the edges of the skin. When they go golden, pop the skillet in the hot oven. Fourth, flip the thighs during the last few minutes. Hot air will wash over the skins, crisping them.
18of 26Air Fryer Popcorn ChickenView RecipeAaron KirkDredging the chicken bits in finely-crushed cornflakes add a nice crunch, plus they brown better in the air fryer than if you were to use flour. Don’t skip the powdered sugar, as it also helps brown the popcorn chicken pieces (and also balance the dried spices)
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Aaron Kirk
Dredging the chicken bits in finely-crushed cornflakes add a nice crunch, plus they brown better in the air fryer than if you were to use flour. Don’t skip the powdered sugar, as it also helps brown the popcorn chicken pieces (and also balance the dried spices)
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Ajiaco Bogotano (Potato Soup with Corn, Chicken & Capers)
20of 26Chicken Miso CurryView RecipeRick PoonCookbook author and cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai has a passion for miso, the fermented bean paste that’s a staple in Japan. Here, it adds depth of flavor to curried chicken and vegetables. If you make the curry roux ahead of time, you can add it to broth or water like bouillon.
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Chicken Miso Curry
Rick Poon
Cookbook author and cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai has a passion for miso, the fermented bean paste that’s a staple in Japan. Here, it adds depth of flavor to curried chicken and vegetables. If you make the curry roux ahead of time, you can add it to broth or water like bouillon.
21of 26Goat Cheese-Stuffed ChickenView RecipePhoto: Alison Miksch; Styling: Lindsey LowerGoat cheese is a luscious and creamy cheese that’s lower in calories, fat and sodium than other soft cheeses. Here, we combine it with fresh herbs and garlic, then stuff the mixture inside chicken breasts for a deliciously speedy weeknight dinner.
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Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Goat cheese is a luscious and creamy cheese that’s lower in calories, fat and sodium than other soft cheeses. Here, we combine it with fresh herbs and garlic, then stuff the mixture inside chicken breasts for a deliciously speedy weeknight dinner.
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Roasted Chicken Thighs & Radishes with Lemon Crème Fraîche
23of 26Honey-Garlic Chicken SkewersView RecipeCrystal HughuesThese lightly sweet and savory honey-garlic chicken skewers are a real crowd pleaser. The sweet marinade gets nice and sticky with a little char from the grill. Serve these as a quick weeknight dinner or double the recipe for a weekend barbecue.
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Skewers
Crystal Hughues
These lightly sweet and savory honey-garlic chicken skewers are a real crowd pleaser. The sweet marinade gets nice and sticky with a little char from the grill. Serve these as a quick weeknight dinner or double the recipe for a weekend barbecue.
24of 26Spicy Coriander-Cumin Chicken ThighsView RecipeJacob FoxToasting whole ancho chile pieces with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds before grinding with a little lime zest makes a fragrant and flavorful spice blend for the chicken here.
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Spicy Coriander-Cumin Chicken Thighs
Toasting whole ancho chile pieces with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds before grinding with a little lime zest makes a fragrant and flavorful spice blend for the chicken here.
25of 26Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken ChiliView RecipeAli RedmondIf you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Ali Redmond
If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
26of 26Skillet Honey-Garlic Chicken ThighsView RecipeGreg DupreeThis one-skillet honey-garlic chicken recipe is quick and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. It has well- balanced flavors of sweet and sour plus a hit of heat from hot honey. A pat of butter lends a silky texture to the sauce and helps carry the flavors.
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Skillet Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs
This one-skillet honey-garlic chicken recipe is quick and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. It has well- balanced flavors of sweet and sour plus a hit of heat from hot honey. A pat of butter lends a silky texture to the sauce and helps carry the flavors.
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