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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    17 Mother’s Day Chicken Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 10, 2025, updated April 28, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to show appreciation with a delicious homemade meal. These 17 chicken dinner ideas are quick and easy, taking 30 minutes or less to prepare, so you can spend more time celebrating. From simple stir-fries to flavorful baked dishes, there's something here for every mom.

    Thai Cashew Chicken

    Thai Cashew Chicken with chopsticks.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    Cashew Chicken is a tasty dish that brings a burst of flavor and crunch to your meal. It's easy to prepare and a great way to liven up your weeknight dinners.

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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken pasta dish is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick meal. It features a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, tender chicken breast, and perfectly cooked noodles, making it a comforting choice for any night.

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    Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

    Honey Mustard Chicken in a stainless steel pan.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This creamy Honey Mustard Chicken skillet dish is ready in just 30 minutes. With its rich flavors and one-pan preparation, it’s bound to become a favorite, especially with the delicious sauce that pairs well with rice, potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

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    Garlic Butter Chicken

    Garlic butter chicken.
    Photo credit: Served From Scratch.

    This garlic butter chicken is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and is loaded with rich flavors. It's a great addition to any meal, making it a delicious choice for special occasions.

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    Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

    Grilled chicken with pineapple slices.
    Photo Credit: XOXOBella.

    Tender chicken is a great choice for any meal, and this easy grilled chicken recipe with just eight ingredients is a winner. The combination of chicken and pineapple brings together sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a delicious dish.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a healthy option you'll want to prepare regularly. It features a flavorful base and is topped with crunchy peanuts.

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    Chicken and Rice

    15-Minute Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    A quick chicken and rice dish is always a hit. This one is ready in just 15 minutes and is packed with flavor.

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    Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

    Teroyaki chicken and broccoli.
    Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

    This chicken teriyaki broccoli skillet features tender pieces of chicken cooked in a simple, gluten-free teriyaki sauce. It's a great dinner option for busy people.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Nutmeg and Vinegar.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad is a great choice for spring and summer. It's a healthy and easy salad that you can whip up quickly, making it ideal for a BBQ.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Buffalo chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. It combines spicy buffalo sauce and tangy blue cheese with pasta and chicken for a satisfying meal.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thai curry and spaghetti come together in a dish that's so good you'll want to have it regularly. It's a simple yet flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken filets are packed with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil for a delicious meal. It's a great option for a special dinner.

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    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts

    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thin chicken breasts can be cooked in the air fryer for a simple and tasty dinner. In just 6 minutes, you can enjoy a dish packed with garlic and basil flavor.

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    Balsamic Chicken

    Balsamic chicken on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Balsamic chicken is a quick and flavorful choice for dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time cooking.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Creamy Chicken Pasta is ready in just 30 minutes and is always a hit. With rich flavors from red wine, mushrooms, and thyme, it’s a simple dinner that’s great for leftovers too.

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    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
    Photo credit: Always use butter

    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken is a quick and tasty dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. The creamy sauce is full of flavor from crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or special celebration.

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    Blackened Chicken Thighs

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

    Bold and spicy flavors transform tender chicken into a delicious and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day with something special.

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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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