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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    35 Easy Chicken Meals That Are All Good for You

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 10, 2025, updated December 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Chicken is a versatile option for any meal, and a favorite in many kitchens. With a variety of easy recipes, you can whip up delicious dishes that are not only satisfying but also good for you. From quick stir-fries to spicy tacos, these chicken meals are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    Rotisserie chicken tacos.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are a fun twist on Taco Night with their unique flavors. They combine corn tortillas and shredded chicken with a tasty avocado spread, pickled red onions, and your favorite salsa and cheese.

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    Italian Herb Chicken

    ITALIAN HERB CHICKEN.
    Photo credit: Two Pink Peonies.

    This chicken dish is simple to prepare and only needs a few ingredients. It pairs well with a variety of sides or can be enjoyed with alfredo sauce and fettuccine.

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    Southern Baked Chicken Thighs

    SOUTHERN BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS.
    Photo credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family.

    This chicken dish is simple and tasty, using just three ingredients. It turns out crispy and satisfying, perfect for a quick meal.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a great option to add to your weekly meals. It features a tasty base and is topped with crunchy peanuts.

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    Blackened Chicken Thighs

    Blackened chicken thighs.
    Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

    Blackened chicken thighs are juicy and full of rich, smoky flavor. They work great in salads, sandwiches, wraps, and bowls.

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    Crock Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    Hawaiian Pineapple chicken is a delicious dish that's easy to prepare. With just a little bit of prep time, your slow cooker or instant pot will handle the rest.

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    Chicken Burgers

    A stack of chicken patties.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken patties are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer. With just a few simple steps and no chopping needed, they stay juicy thanks to some fresh lemon juice.

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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker)
    Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen.

    This slow cooker buffalo chicken chili is a simple dish that fits perfectly into busy weekdays or game days. It blends the classic taste of chili with the spicy kick of buffalo wings, making it a great choice for any occasion.

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    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Chicken thighs can be ready in just 10 minutes and then cooked slowly until they're nice and tender. They're covered in a thick honey garlic sauce, making this a great option for busy weeknight dinners.

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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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    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 tasty homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce. It's a great dinner option for busy nights.

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    Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

    Smoked drumsticks.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Smoked Chicken Drumsticks are simple to prepare and perfect for anyone new to smoking meat. In just 70 minutes, you can enjoy deliciously cooked drumsticks that are sure to please.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.
    Photo Credit: Cooked & Loved.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a mix of Indian spices. This dish is a simple way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Indian cooking without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

    Slow Cooker Greek Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a simple and tasty dinner option for busy nights. With tender chicken and baby potatoes in a light lemon sauce, plus kalamata olives and feta cheese, this dish is full of flavor and easy to prepare.

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    Thai Cashew Chicken

    Thai cashew chicken.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This chicken dish is packed with chicken and fresh vegetables, bringing authentic Thai flavors to your table. It’s a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 35 minutes.

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    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This homemade soup is simple to prepare in a crockpot. Packed with fresh vegetables, beans, spices, and chicken, it’s a healthy and creamy option for cooler days.

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    3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

    3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These slow cooker shredded chicken tacos are super simple to prepare, needing just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. Toss everything in the crock pot, let it cook, and in a few hours, you'll have a delicious dinner ready to enjoy with your family.

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    Sesame Chicken

    Sesame chicken served over rice.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Sesame Chicken is a great dish that you can whip up quickly. It's packed with tasty flavors and is perfect for any day of the week.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    This slow cooker chicken curry fills your home with the delicious smells of curry, coconut, and cumin while it cooks all day. It's a great meal to enjoy with rice and warm naan, perfect for family dinners.

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    Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

    Buffalo chicken drumsticks being dipped in sauce.
    Photo credit: Real Food With Sarah.

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks are packed with flavor and simple to prepare. Coated in a tasty dry rub and smothered in buffalo sauce, they’re sure to be a hit!

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    Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

    Stuffed chicken breast.
    Photo credit: Tia Clara.

    This recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with a delicious mixture of spinach and cream cheese. It's creamy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and you can whip it up quickly without needing an oven.

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    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup combines spicy hot sauce, tender chicken, and sweet corn in a tasty soup. It brings all the flavors of chicken wings together in an easy way.

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    One Pot Chicken And Rice

    One Pot Chicken And Rice Dinner from Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This one pot chicken and rice dish is cooked with fresh ingredients in a dutch oven or cast iron skillet. It's started on the stovetop and then finished in the oven, making it a meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken and Leek Soup

    Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken and Leek Soup.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    This Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup is a simple and tasty dish with just 6 ingredients. It's a great option for busy families looking for an easy dinner.

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    Chicken Noodle Soup with Spaghetti Squash Noodles

    Chicken Noodle Soup with Spaghetti Squash Noodles
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This chicken soup with spaghetti squash noodles is both light and filling, packed with protein and vegetables. Using ground chicken makes it simple to prepare whenever you need a quick meal.

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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 whip up in just 25 minutes, including prep time. Packed with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, it’s a satisfying low-carb dish that can stand alone or be served with noodles or rice.

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    Greek Grilled Chicken

    Greek chicken skewers.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This easy grilled chicken is packed with great Greek flavors and is sure to be your favorite recipe for the grill. It's a tasty option that stands out from any chicken souvlaki you've tried before.

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    Spanish Chicken Stew

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

    This chicken stew is easy to prepare using rotisserie chicken and is full of fresh lemon and rosemary flavors. It's a great option for a healthy meal that doesn't require much work.

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    Mexican Shredded Chicken

    Pulled chicken.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    This shredded chicken has a tasty Mexican twist and is perfect for burritos, tacos, or as a main dish. Chicken thighs are seasoned with a smoky spice mix, seared for a nice crunch, and then easily shredded.

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    Baked Chicken Thighs

    Baked chicken thighs on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Oven-baked chicken thighs are juicy and seasoned with everyday ingredients, ready in just 40 minutes. This is a great option for a simple weeknight dinner or for prepping meals over the weekend.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

    Cooked chicken drumstick.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken drumsticks can be ready in just 20 minutes after soaking in olive oil, lime juice, and spices. They turn out tender with a nice crispy outside, making this a go-to way to prepare them.

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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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    Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Smoky grilled chicken skewers are packed with flavor from a marinade of ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce, topped off with a sweet coconut glaze. Paired with a simple peanut sauce, this is a quick and tasty meal.

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    Lemon Basil Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Lemon Chicken Marinade is quick and easy to whip up using simple, healthy ingredients. Perfect for grilling, pan frying, or baking, it keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor with olive oil, lemon, and basil.

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    5-Ingredient Chicken Soup

    5-Ingredient Chicken Soup
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This 5-ingredient chicken soup recipe is perfect for a cool spring day, though you can modify it with any seasonal vegetable and serve it year-round. It’s almost embarrassingly easy to make, nice, light, and perfect for spring, and you’ll love its simplicity.

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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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