25 Fresh Ideas for Chicken Recipes
Herbed Oven-Fried Chicken [1]
Seasoned panko coating gives a satisfying crunch to this healthy twist on fried chicken. Our recipe offers a curry-flavored variation, too.
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Orange Maple Roasted Chicken and Mashed Potato Waffles [6]
These tender waffles have mashed potatoes in the batter, along with thyme, garlic and onion. We've traded the usual pancake syrup for a silky maple-orange gravy made with drippings from the chicken.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables [10]
Rub a blend of lemon peel, rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic on the chicken before baking; Add fresh thyme sprigs and garlic bulbs around the chicken for even more flavor. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots make this a one-pan meal.
Chicken Enchiladas Adobo [14]
Wrap meat in multigrain tortillas with adobo sauce and fire-roasted tomatoes for a fresh take on chicken enchiladas.
Habanero Hot Wings [18]
Purchased steak and barbecue sauces, mixed with fruit preserves and spices, give this chicken recipe its zing. Three dipping sauces complete the picture.
Habanero Hot Wings [19]
The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole [22]
Cremini mushrooms, asparagus, roasted peppers and almonds update this classic hotdish.
Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken Burgers [26]
These burgers hold a surprise inside: a melty cheese-cranberry center.
Chicken Chowder with Dilly Dumplings [30]
Savor extra-light dumplings that cook on top of a carrot- and corn-filled bubbling chowder.
Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice [34]
Carrots, sugar snap peas and fresh ginger give crunch and flavor to this quick and easy Asian-inspired recipe.
Chicken-Romaine Salad [38]
Sweet dried fruit and fresh fruit sections brighten this main-dish salad made with purchased rotisserie chicken; sunflower seeds add crunch. It's ready in just 25 minutes.
Chicken and Noodles [42]
Chicken, noodles, veggies and herbs simmer in a creamy sauce. It's a perfect one-dish meal; just serve with a small salad or dinner rolls.
Chicken and Noodles [43]
Mediterranean Chicken and Polenta [46]
Cook chicken breasts with tomatoes, olives and wine, then serve with creamy polenta for an easy, Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Tortellini with Chicken and Cheese [50]
Prepare this chicken dish in just 20 minutes using packaged ingredients. Substitute leftover chicken (or any leftover cooked meat) for the frozen chopped cooked chicken breast, if you like.
Angel Chicken [54]
Chicken and fresh mushrooms slow-cook in cream cheese, wine and soup. It's easy to put together but tastes like chicken in a complex cream sauce -- smooth with delicate seasoning.
Angel Chicken [55]
Coconut-Lime Chicken Soup [58]
Start with a rotisserie chicken, and you can whip up this Thai-inspired soup in less than 30 minutes.
Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole [62]
For a fast weeknight meal, put together this easy version of classic chicken and rice casserole with refrigerated light pasta sauce, cubed cooked chicken and cooked rice.
Chicken Supreme Casserole [66]
This one-dish meal uses reduced-fat soup, fat-free milk, salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning and light mayonnaise for lower fat, calories and sodium than traditional casseroles.
Fast Chicken and Rice [70]
This skillet meal is ready in just 10 minutes! Combine chicken, cooked brown or white rice, peas, almonds and bottled stir-fry sauce.
Mango-Chicken Salad [74]
The popular smoothie ingredient, mango, adds a colorful and fruity taste to a salad of broiled chicken. The sweetness of the mango contrasts with the salty crumbled bacon.
Mango Chicken Salad [75]
Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini [78]
Team basil-seasoned chicken breasts with fresh zucchini and seasoned orzo for a fast and flavorful dinner.
Chicken-Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese [82]
Jazz up classic macaroni and cheese with parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken and broccoli for dinner in 20 minutes!
Greek-Style Chicken Skillet [86]
Chicken and fresh vegetables simmer in a garlic-tomato broth for an easy skillet dinner. Feta cheese adds a touch of tangy creaminess. Serve with either plain or flavored couscous.
Spicy Orange Chicken [90]
Cook chicken in a mix of fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey and ginger, then serve over wilted spinach. Crushed red pepper adds heat; adjust to suit your taste.
Spicy Orange Chicken [91]
My Big Fat Greek Sandwich [94]
A chunky mixed-olive relish and mild feta cheese transport grilled chicken to the Mediterranean with Greek panache on chewy ciabatta rolls.
Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce [98]
A refreshing cucumber sauce complements this easy grilled main dish. Garam masala, an Indian spice that can blend up to 12 spices, mixes with grated ginger to put an international twist on chicken.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Hickory-Smoked Chicken [102]
Top spinach, strawberries, blueberries, cheese, mushrooms and smoked chicken with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette for a main-dish salad full of seasonal flavors.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Hickory-Smoked Chicken [103]
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