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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Quick Chicken Dinners That Are a Hit with the Whole Family

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 8, 2025, updated June 8, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Finding quick and easy chicken dinners that everyone in the family will enjoy can be a challenge. Here are 20 simple recipes that are sure to please both kids and adults alike. From classic favorites to new twists, these meals will help you get dinner on the table in no time.

    Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

    Air fried chicken cutlets.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer chicken cutlets are a quick and easy dinner choice that the whole family will appreciate. They have a crispy outside and a tender inside, making them a hit at the dinner table. This dish is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

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    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta

    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    This pasta dish adds a fun twist to your weeknight meals. The bright coconut lime sauce gives a refreshing change from the typical pasta sauces, and you can have everything ready in around thirty minutes.

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    Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Baked parmesan crusted chicken.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Parmesan-crusted chicken is an easy and tasty dinner that the whole family will appreciate. With its cheesy and crispy coating, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings.

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    Orange Chicken

    Air fryer orange chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This orange chicken is a lighter and budget-friendly take on a popular takeout dish. With chicken cooked in an air fryer and tossed in a tasty orange sauce, you can whip up this meal in less than 30 minutes. It's a quick and satisfying option for dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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

    Crispy skin and juicy meat come together in this quick chicken dish. The air fryer gets the chicken perfectly golden brown on the outside while keeping it tender and moist on the inside. It's a simple way to prepare a delicious meal that your family will enjoy.

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    Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: Curry Trail.

    Creamy chicken tortellini soup is a comforting meal perfect for cold nights. It combines fresh vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy broth. This dish comes together quickly, taking only about 35 minutes to prepare.

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    Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

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

    This one-pan chicken dish is quick to prepare and full of delicious flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a meal that features a creamy honey mustard sauce, which goes well with rice, potatoes, or roasted veggies. It's a simple and satisfying option for dinner that the whole family will appreciate.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

    instant pot chicken teriyaki
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This quick weeknight meal is easy to prepare and will satisfy everyone in the family. The teriyaki sauce is simple to make with just a few ingredients and is gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

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    Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

    Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Lemons & Zest.

    Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta combines the delicious flavors of Tuscan chicken with an easy, hands-off approach. This dish features tender chicken, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and your choice of pasta all cooked together in a rich, creamy sauce. It's a complete meal that requires minimal effort, making it perfect for busy nights.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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    Thai Basil Chicken is a simple and delicious dish that combines chicken, green beans, and fresh Thai basil in a savory sauce. It’s a great option for busy weeknights, as it can be ready in about 15 minutes when you use ground chicken. This meal is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Tenders

    Air fryer fried chicken tenders.

    These air fried chicken tenders are super easy to make and all done in under 20 minutes. With simple ingredients and lots of great flavor they're sure to become a new favorite in your family. Serve as a main course with your favorite sides or as a snack with your favorite dips!

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    Caprese Chicken

    Caprese chicken.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Caprese Chicken is an easy one-pan dish that brings together all the flavors of comfort food. With only five ingredients, it’s quick to whip up and is bound to be a hit with the family.

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    Kung Pao Chicken

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This chicken dish is full of flavor and easy to make, offering a great option instead of ordering take-out. It combines salty and sweet elements, making it a hit for weeknight meals. Your family will enjoy this quick and satisfying dinner that doesn’t require much time in the kitchen.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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

    Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy meal that can be ready in just 20 minutes. The creamy sauce, made with crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of herbs, brings a delicious flavor that everyone will enjoy. This dish is perfect for busy nights and uses ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.

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    Spanish Chicken Stew

    Spanish chicken stew with rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken stew is simple to prepare with rotisserie chicken, combining the fresh tastes of lemon and rosemary. It's a straightforward and tasty dish that everyone in the family will appreciate.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken dish features Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, creating a tasty meal for dinner. It's an easy and satisfying way to prepare chicken that your family will enjoy.

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    Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

    Broccoli cheese stuffed chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Salty Marshmallow.

    Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken is simple to make and turns out tender and juicy. This dish features a tasty cheesy filling that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Kung Pao Spaghetti

    Kung Pao Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Spice Cravings.

    Kung Pao Spaghetti brings together the delicious flavors of Chinese takeout and pasta in a fun way. It includes chicken, fresh vegetables, and a simple kung pao sauce, all finished off with peanuts and spring onions. This dish is quick to prepare and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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    Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

    Chicken teriyaki.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This stir fry is quick and easy, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish. It's loaded with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, making it a filling meal by itself. You can also toss in some noodles or rice if you want to serve more people.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Feta Cheese

    finished pasta with chicken and feta cheese
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Feta cheese adds a nice touch to your meal, making it more enjoyable for everyone. It's an easy ingredient to work with and can really enhance the flavors of your dish. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or just a quick weeknight meal, feta can bring a little extra something to the table.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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