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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    17 Chicken Dinners That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 22, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Chicken is a go-to for many home cooks, and for good reason. It's versatile, easy to prepare, and can be dressed up in so many ways. Here are 17 chicken dinner ideas that are sure to impress your family and friends, leaving them wanting more.

    Spanish Chicken Stew

    Spanish chicken stew with rice.
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    This chicken stew is quick and easy, using rotisserie chicken for convenience. It's packed with bright lemon flavor and aromatic rosemary, making it a comforting meal.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    Marry me chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy delight that comes together quickly. With ingredients like crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and a mix of dried herbs, it's a flavorful dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Monterey Chicken Casserole

    Monterey Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This casserole is simple and quick to prepare. With tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and rich Monterey Jack cheese, it’s a meal that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
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    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken is a quick dinner that you can have ready in just 20 minutes. The creamy sauce combines crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs for a delicious meal.

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    Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken.
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    A simple Lemon Chicken Marinade can be made with just a few basic ingredients. This marinade is great for grilling, pan frying, or baking, and it gives the chicken a delicious flavor with olive oil, lemon, and basil.

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    Balsamic Marinated Chicken

    Balsamic marinated chicken.
    Photo credit: Striped Spatula.

    Balsamic Marinated Chicken is juicy and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for quick weeknight dinners. It’s versatile enough to be used in salads or served with your favorite sides, and the marinade is perfect for grilling, baking, or air frying.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

    Air fried chicken cutlets.
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    Air fryer chicken cutlets are a quick and tasty option for dinner any night of the week. They turn out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them a meal you'll love to have often.

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    Buffalo Chicken Thighs

    BUFFALO CHICKEN THIGHS.
    Photo credit: The Food Blog.

    Buffalo chicken wings are a favorite for many. This recipe gives you an easier, boneless version that everyone will enjoy.

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    Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

    Easy 15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie

    These easy chicken nuggets are fast to prepare and cook quickly. With one special ingredient, they come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside every time.

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    Crispy Oven BBQ Chicken

    Oven baked BBQ chicken.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    This oven recipe combines barbecue sauce and chicken with a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper. The outcome is crispy, sweet, and juicy barbecue chicken that your family will love.

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    Blackened Chicken Thighs

    Blackened Chicken Thighs.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    This chicken is cooked to perfection and packed with bold flavors that everyone will enjoy. It's a great dish that the whole family will want to eat.

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    Massaman Chicken Curry

    A bowl of massaman chicken curry.
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    Massaman Chicken Curry is a tasty one-pot meal that comes together in just 45 minutes. It's creamy and a bit sweet, featuring chicken, potatoes, peanuts, and coconut milk, making it a comforting choice for dinner.

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    Chicken Nugget Parmigiana

    Chicken Nugget Parmigiana.
    Photo credit: Australian Gluten-Free Life.

    This chicken dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It offers a fun take on classic chicken nuggets that everyone, from kids to adults, will enjoy.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
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    This dish is loaded with chicken and broccoli, creating a filling meal that you'll likely have leftovers from. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something satisfying.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs marinated in Mexican chicken marinade.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Crispy chicken legs can be easily cooked in an air fryer. You'll end up with golden skin and juicy, tender meat.

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    Chicken Burgers

    A stack of chicken patties.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken patties are easy to make and turn out juicy every time with the help of your air fryer. Just use some powdered seasonings and a bit of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.

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    20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

    20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Baked chicken tacos come together in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients. Filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, this is a tasty meal for any occasion.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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