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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Easy Chicken Recipes That Are Ready When You Are

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 3, 2025, updated January 16, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking can be a hassle, especially on busy days. These 24 chicken recipes are perfect for those who want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just dump the ingredients in, let them cook, and enjoy a satisfying dinner with minimal effort.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    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.

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    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This dish is cozy and satisfying, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with long pasta. It's ideal for slow cooking on chilly evenings.

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    Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

    Oven Baked One Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    One pan chicken drumsticks and potatoes are a simple and satisfying dinner option for busy nights. With zesty chicken legs and nicely roasted potatoes, you can have a warm meal ready in no time, perfect alongside a fresh green salad.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded and topped with the flavorful sauce. This is an easy and satisfying dinner that you can serve over rice.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker recipe brings the delicious tastes of Tuscany right to your home. It's a simple way to enjoy a hearty meal without much work.

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    Chicken Butternut Squash Soup

    Chicken Soup with Butternut Squash.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    This chicken soup is simple to prepare and everything cooks in one pot. The winter squash gives it a nice sweetness that brings the flavors of fall to your meal.

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    Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

    15-Minute Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken served over pasta.
    Photo Credit: Cuisine & Travel.

    This chicken dish is great for a simple weeknight meal, and it's juicy and tender with plenty of flavor. It's an easy option that doesn't require much work.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup

    Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Lauren Kelly Nutrition.

    This Thai curried chicken soup is a warm and satisfying dish that's easy to prepare. It's perfect for a cozy meal without much effort.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas.
    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

    This dish features tender shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green chiles, and onions simmered in a flavorful red enchilada sauce. With corn tortillas, olives, and plenty of cheese on top, it’s a fantastic one-pot meal.

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    Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
    Photo Credit: Busy Day Dinners.

    This simple sheet pan dinner features a tasty mix of ingredients inspired by fresh Mediterranean flavors. It's a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy.
    Photo credit: Babaganosh.

    Throwing a few ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it do the work is a great way to enjoy a hearty meal. This comforting chicken dish is perfect for busy days when you want something warm and satisfying.

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    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.

    Chicken becomes tender while simmering in enchilada sauce in the slow cooker. Combine it with corn tortillas, cheese, and olives for a delicious casserole dinner.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Stew

    Chicken stew.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    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.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika

    Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish features tender chicken cooked in a rich paprika sauce with garlic and onion. It's a great option for a simple and tasty dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This easy Crockpot meal is perfect for weeknight family dinners and special occasions alike, featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce. It pairs well with pasta or mashed potatoes.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    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.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    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.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole is an easy and comforting dish that comes together in one pot. It’s perfect for using up leftover chicken and combines simple ingredients like biscuits, frozen vegetables, and cheese.

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    Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a tasty meal that you can whip up in under 45 minutes. With a flavorful tomato sauce made from fresh ingredients, this is a simple dinner option for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    Creamy tomato basil chicken is full of flavor and made with basic ingredients. It cooks slowly, allowing all the tastes to blend beautifully.

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    Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This honey mustard chicken in the crockpot is a simple way to prepare dinner. With just a few ingredients like mustard, honey, and garlic, you can enjoy a tasty meal with very little effort.

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    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.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup.
    Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Recipes.

    This creamy chicken and rice soup is super easy to prepare. It includes carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, chicken, rice, and spices, all brought together with cream, making it a perfect meal for a chilly night.

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    Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken

    SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKEN.
    Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

    This recipe has tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy mixture, with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect over rice or noodles!

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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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