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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Quick Chicken Dinners You Can Eat in 30 Minutes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on August 26, 2024, updated January 9, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    When you're short on time but still want a satisfying meal, quick chicken dinners are the way to go. These 24 recipes can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights. From stir-fries to salads, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

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

    Air fryer chicken cutlets are a quick and easy dinner option that you can whip up any night. 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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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a simple and fast meal that you'll enjoy making regularly. It combines classic flavors with a crunchy peanut topping for a satisfying dish.

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    Chicken Club Sandwich

    Chicken BLT.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Enjoy a tasty Chicken Club Sandwich packed with chicken, ham, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomatoes. This is a great option for a quick meal on your own or a light lunch.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Air fryer chicken tenders with dip.
    Photo Credit: Love and Other Spices.

    Enjoy tasty chicken tenders that are ready in just 10 minutes. This is a quick and easy meal that everyone will love.

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    Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

    Chicken teriyaki.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry is a quick and easy meal that you can have ready in under 30 minutes. With chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, it’s a filling dish that works well on its own or with noodles or rice.

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    Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders

    Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders.
    Photo credit: Finding Zest.

    These chicken tenders are easy to make with just four ingredients. They come together in under 30 minutes, making a simple and family-friendly meal.

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    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Buffalo chicken quesadillas.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish brings together cheese and spice for a quick and satisfying meal. It's ideal for busy weeknights when you need something delicious in a hurry.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

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

    This dish mixes Thai curry with spaghetti for a delicious meal you'll want to have often. It's a quick and easy option that's perfect for busy nights.

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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 dinner that you can have ready in just 20 minutes. The creamy sauce is full of flavor from crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Buffalo chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a quick and satisfying meal that combines spicy buffalo sauce and tangy blue cheese with pasta and chicken. This dish is perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Chicken and Rice

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

    This chicken and rice dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a great choice for a quick dinner. It's an easy and tasty meal that you can prepare in no time.

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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 chicken cooked in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. It's a perfect choice for busy families wanting a tasty dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.

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    Blackened Chicken Tenders

    Blackened chicken.
    Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

    Blackened chicken tenders are simple to prepare and packed with flavor. You can either whip up your own spice mix or use store-bought blackening seasoning for a quick meal.

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    Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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

    These air-fried chicken nuggets are quick to prepare and cook in just about 10 minutes. With a special ingredient, they come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside every time.

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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 a tasty dish that combines red wine, mushrooms, and thyme. It's ideal for a quick dinner and works well as leftovers for lunch the next day.

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    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts

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

    Air frying thin chicken breasts is a quick way to get a delicious dinner on the table. With garlic and basil seasoning, this dish cooks in just 6 minutes.

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    Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl

    Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl.
    Photo credit: Fresh Apron.

    The Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a quick and easy dinner that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. It's full of delicious flavors and perfect for any day of the week.

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    Spanish Chicken Stew

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

    This chicken stew is quick to prepare, using rotisserie chicken for convenience. It's packed with bright lemon flavor and aromatic rosemary, making it a satisfying meal.

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    Baked Spicy Honey Chicken

    Slices of baked spicy honey chicken.
    Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker.

    This baked chicken dish is simple to prepare, with the chicken cooked directly in a spicy honey sauce that gives it a delicious glaze. It's a great option for a quick and tasty meal.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Thai Basil Chicken is a delicious dish featuring chicken, beans, and Thai basil in a savory sauce. It's a quick meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes using ground chicken.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets filled with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a tasty and quick dinner. This dish is perfect for busy nights when you need something satisfying in no time.

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    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches come together in under 30 minutes, combining spicy buffalo chicken with a delicious blue cheese coleslaw. This is a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy evenings.

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    Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

    Chicken and mushroom stroganoff with sour cream in a sour cream sauce.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Eastern Europe to your table in just 30 minutes. It's a satisfying and comforting meal that you can whip up quickly without spending all day in the kitchen.

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    Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

    Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    These Thai peanut chicken wraps come together in just 30 minutes, featuring a delicious peanut sauce and lots of fresh veggies. It's a quick and easy meal that brings a taste of Thailand to your 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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