Cooking chicken can be simple and stress-free with the right recipes. These 22 easy chicken dinners allow you to set everything up and let the flavors develop while you go do something else. Perfect for busy nights, these meals require minimal effort yet deliver satisfying results.
Garlic Parmesan Sheet Pan Drumsticks
![Garlic Parmesan Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13.jpg)
Oven baked chicken drumsticks are a tasty option for dinner, especially when you can cook them on a sheet pan to make cleanup easier. This recipe features the great flavors of garlic, parmesan, red pepper, and parsley.
Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
![Easy Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Easy-Baked-Pesto-Mozzarella-Chicken.jpg)
This baked pesto mozzarella chicken is a quick and tasty dinner option that you can have ready in just 30 minutes. It's low-carb, gluten-free, and uses simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy nights.
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
![A casserole dish full of spinach artichoke casserole.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/scooping-spinach-artichoke-chicken-casserole-e1692951097103.jpg)
This creamy casserole combines rotisserie chicken and frozen veggies, making it super easy to prepare. You can have it ready in under an hour.
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken
![Slow cooker queso chicken tacos.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Slow-Cooker-Queso-Chicken.jpg)
This chicken dish is creamy and full of flavor, making it great for quesadillas or sandwiches. It's an easy option that works well for any meal.
Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken
![SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKEN.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/21.jpg)
Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a creamy sauce and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. This simple and tasty dish is great served over rice or noodles.
Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole
![Cajun chicken pasta casserole.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/msnfeat-2-1.jpg)
Cajun flavors are always a hit, and this casserole is super easy to prepare. You can skip boiling the pasta, and the creamy sauce that develops while it bakes is sure to impress.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
![Drumsticks and veggies.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/29-e1684743947235.jpg)
This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for quick weeknight meals. With just a little chopping to begin, you end up with a delicious mix of chicken, veggies, and sauce all cooked together in one pan.
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo
![Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Whole-Chicken-with-Mayo.jpg)
This slow cooker mayo chicken is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table, including the kids. It's an easy dish that requires minimal effort, making it perfect for busy nights.
Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken
![Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Sour-Cream-Onion-Chicken.jpg)
Slow cooker sour cream and onion chicken is a simple recipe that delivers great flavor with minimal effort. This dish is ideal for anyone who enjoys the classic taste of sour cream and onion chips.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
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This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
![Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Bourbon-Chicken.jpg)
Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs coated in a tasty sauce made from apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and a mix of seasonings. This dish offers a sweet and flavorful experience that's perfect for any meal.
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
![Chicken pasta bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-broccoli-pasta-bake-6-scaled-e1684499371406.jpg)
This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, creating a hearty meal that will definitely provide some leftovers. It's a simple and satisfying option for dinner.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
![Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Cranberry-Chicken.jpg)
This cranberry chicken dish is simple and only requires four ingredients: chicken breasts, French onion soup mix, French onion dressing, and cranberry sauce. It's an easy meal that you can throw together without much effort.
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
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This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty comfort meal. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
![Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-BBQ-Chicken-Thighs.jpg)
BBQ chicken thighs are super simple to prepare; just toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker. You can serve them whole or shred them for delicious BBQ chicken sandwiches, making this a great option for weeknight dinners.
Slow Cooker Maple Balsamic Chicken
![Maple Balsamic Slow Cooker Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/msn-2024-05-15T111552.344.jpg)
This recipe features tender and juicy chicken breasts that require only 5 minutes of prep time. It's a simple option for a weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
![Slow Cooker Chicken Curry.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Slow-Cooker-Coconut-Curry-Chicken-Image-7.jpg-e1686206156277.png)
This slow cooker chicken curry is a simple way to enjoy the rich flavors of curry, coconut, and cumin. It's a great meal to come home to, especially when served with rice and warm naan.
Salsa Chicken
![A bowl of salsa chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5-8.jpg)
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a simple dinner option that requires minimal effort. With just a few ingredients and under five minutes of prep time, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry
![Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sheetpanchickenstirfry22ps-e1691396205291.jpg)
Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a simple and fast dinner that everyone will enjoy. Cooking it all on one pan means you can just set it and forget it, making dinner time a breeze.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup
![Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-and-Corn-Soup.jpg)
This creamy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is a comforting dish that everyone enjoys. It's simple to prepare and works well any time of the year, whether you use fresh or frozen corn.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew
![Chicken stew.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/25-e1684743771187.jpg)
This Instant Pot Chicken Stew is super simple to prepare. Just spend 10 minutes getting it ready, then let it cook on its own for a hearty meal filled with veggies in less than 45 minutes.
Crispy Oven BBQ Chicken
![Oven baked BBQ chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3-2.jpg)
This crispy oven recipe uses only two main ingredients: barbecue sauce and chicken (plus a little olive oil, salt, and pepper) – to make the crispiest, most perfectly glazed, sweet, sticky, and juicy baked barbecue chicken you will ever have.
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