45 Favorite Chicken Recipes
Easy Balsamic Chicken [1]
This easy weeknight chicken recipe offers sweet balsamic taste and a golden grilled finish with 10 minutes of prep. Originally published in August 2002, it later made our 25th anniversary list of our all-time favorite recipes.
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Chicken Dijonnaise [6]
This sauteed chicken with mustard cream sauce is easy enough for weeknights, but elegant enough for guests, too. The recipe comes from a Painesville, Ohio restaurant.
Lemon-Avocado Chicken Salad [10]
Avocado adds luscious richness to this bright, citrusy chicken salad. Be sure to toss the ingredients gently so the avocado doesn't blend in completely.
Spicy Chicken-Peanut Thai Pizza [14]
If you love Thai peanut sauce, you'll go nuts for this simple pizza. We especially love how the veggies go on after the pizza bakes, so they stay fresh, crispy and colorful.
Roasted Chicken with Sage Pan Sauce [18]
This sage-infused, company-worthy fall recipe takes full advantage of cast iron's versatility. The pan goes from stove top to oven and back to stove top.
Sesame Grilled Chicken [22]
A lively ginger marinade flavors chicken pieces on their way to the grill. The recipe is a backyard favorite from Linda Taylor of West Des Moines.
Coconut Chicken Noodle Bowl [26]
Ready in 25 minutes, this restaurant-style noodle bowl is a breeze to throw together. It uses Vietnamese bahn pho noodles, which you can find at large supermarkets or Asian groceries. It's fine to substitute another rice noodle or vermicelli.
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry [30]
Garden-fresh veggies and juicy pineapple give classic stir-fry a seasonal refresh. For an easy substitute, switch the chicken for thinly sliced boneless pork or peeled, deveined medium shrimp.
Unforgettable Chicken Pie [34]
This from-scratch deep-dish chicken casserole comes from a Caledonia, Michigan, reader. "It's not your run-of-the-mill chicken pie," says the reader, who adds a bit of pork sausage for farm-hearty flavor. "Anyone who tries it just can't get enough of it."
Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken with Artichokes [38]
We used all packaged veggies (baby carrots, frozen pearl onions and jarred artichoke hearts) to make this Mediterranean-inspired roast chicken a convenient Sunday supper choice. Luscious honey-mustard pan gravy adds to the appeal. If you like, serve with Herbed Brown Rice and use the leftover chicken and rice to make Easy Chicken Gumbo later in the week.
Chef Joe's Cranberry Orange Chicken [42]
Joe Schadler of Celebration River Cruises in Moline, Illinois, loves to fix this colorful make-ahead dish; his passengers savor its sweet-tart flavor.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings [46]
Mix cider vinegar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil and soy sauce for this version of jerk marinade. Let chicken marinate 4 to 24 hours, and you'll be ready to go straight to the grill. Serve with Mango Salsa for more Caribbean flavor.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings [47]
Mango Salsa [48]
Texas-Style Casserole [51]
Patterned after a legendary Texas recipe, this irresistible main dish includes seasoned chicken stacked up with chili peppers, tortillas, sour cream sauce, and cheese.
Chicken Dinner in a Packet [55]
Chicken, mushrooms, zucchini and carrots steam in tidy foil packages in your oven. Serve in the foil packets, or transfer chicken and vegetables to serving plates and drizzle with cooking juices. If you like, serve with rice and garnish with basil.
Asian-Style Chicken Salad [59]
Curly noodles, almonds, sesame seeds and rice vinegar blend in this crunchy, tangy brunch or luncheon salad from a West Des Moines, Iowa, reader.
Grape-Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Orzo [63]
Fruit-and-nut stuffing transforms everyday chicken breasts into a company-ready feast. Bonus: It's deceptively simple; you’ll have dinner on the table in an hour.
Angel Chicken [67]
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 [68]
New Potato and Chicken Casserole [71]
Green beans, mushrooms, leeks, potato and handy rotisserie chicken make this creamy casserole a true one-dish meal.
Loaded Greek Chicken Pizza [75]
Frozen spinach-artichoke dip is the secret ingredient in this fabulous pizza that delivers an authentically salty punch of kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Tender-Crisp Spring Braise [79]
Chicken, potatoes and veggies cook together for a nutritious dinner that's missing only one ingredient—a bottle of white wine.
Chicken Pot Pie [83]
Ina Pinkney, owner of Ina's in Chicago-- home of this pot pie recipe--calls this dish creamy, chickeny goodness. The pastry lids can be made a day or two ahead. Bake as directed; cool and then cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Chicken Pot Pie [84]
Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce [87]
Garlic, garam masala and fresh ginger season the chicken in this Indian-inspired recipe from The Spice House shop in Milwaukee. The refreshing yogurt-based sauce is similar to traditional cucumber raita.
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry [91]
This dish from Max Archer of McPherson, Kansas, packs some heat. Adjust it to suit your taste by varying the amounts of chili paste and poblano chiles.
Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili [95]
Crushed tortilla chips, stirred into the chili's base, give this dish a lusciously creamy texture.
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake [99]
This comfort food hotdish offers a new twist on the usual hash brown casserole. Try it for everyday meals as well as potlucks!
Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken [103]
Purchased pesto and roast chicken help get this quick and easy main dish on the table in just 20 minutes. Fresh broccoli cooks with the pasta and lends straight-from-the-garden flavor.
Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Vegetables [107]
This flavor-packed dish combines garlic-infused chicken with perfectly cooked vegetables. Roasting the lemon in the pan brings out its flavor.
Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken [111]
Think this is loaded in fat and calories? Think again! Herb bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese make the coating on this oven-baked dish extra tasty.
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto [115]
Don't be afraid to try this Italian classic at home! Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs and lemony flavor.
Garlic Chicken Italiano [119]
Garlic lovers will enjoy the aroma of this chicken almost as much as its flavor. The recipe comes from Ristorange Brissago at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. We've reduced their suggested 40 cloves of garlic to about 16--though you can add more if you like!
Garlic Chicken Italiano [120]
Country-Style Chicken Paprikash [123]
A paprika-seasoned sour cream sauce adds buttery flavor to tender, juicy chicken. Serve with spaetzle or noodles. The recipe comes from the Sidekick Cafe in Osseo, Michigan.
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole [127]
This easy, cheesy chicken recipe combines long grain and wild rice with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve with a fresh salad and crusty bread.
Midnight Star Chicken [131]
Orange juice, red sweet pepper and green onions make a sweet-and-tangy sauce for chicken in this colorful stir-fry recipe, which comes from Jake's restaurant at the Midnight Star Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Midnight Star Chicken [132]
Wild Rice and Chicken Soup [135]
Mix a can of cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, veggies and rice mix for the soup base. Any boneless cooked chicken works in this slow-cooker recipe, but chicken thighs, with more moisture from fat, cook the best.
Chicken Veneto [139]
Salvatore's Ristorante in Indianapolis has served this classic Italian dish for years. Artichokes, white wine and pistachios add flavor and texture to a simple sauce spooned over sautéed chicken. The recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish.
Chicken Veneto [140]
Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken [143]
Just three ingredients make the sweet-tart sauce for this super-easy chicken. While it's baking, cook rice and a quick-fixing frozen vegetable mix for a quick-and-simple dinner.
Buffalo-Style Chicken Fingers [147]
Dunk this neat-to-eat chicken breast variation of chicken wings in bottled blue cheese dressing.
Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake [151]
Chicken breast and chopped broccoli combine with a soup-based cream sauce and noodles in this classic potluck dish. We've lightened the traditional recipe by using reduced-fat, reduced-sodium soup and fat-free sour cream, though you can substitute the richer versions if you prefer.
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken [155]
A spiral of chicken stuffed with oozing cheese creates an impressive and irresistible main dish--perfect for company. The recipe is from Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken [156]
Chicken with Lemon-Thyme Dumplings [159]
This country-style chicken soup with dumplings will remind you of Grandma's recipes--hearty, rich and comforting.
Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing [163]
These succulent chicken wings might disappear as fast as you can grill them. The recipe comes from Danny Edwards Famous Kansas City BBQ, formerly Li'l Jake's Eat It and Beat It. The tiny, no-frills eatery has served weekday lunch crowds in Kansas City for more than two decades.
Chicken Spiedini [167]
Zia's restaurant on the Hill in St. Louis uses provel in this grilled chicken dish. It's a cheese made in the neighborhood that tastes like a blend of cheddar, Swiss and provolone. You can substitute mozzarella if provel isn't available.
Chicken Spiedini [168]
Blackened Chicken with Avocado Salsa [171]
A zesty fresh salsa tops flavorful chicken breast. A little bit of creamy avocado goes a long way to making the dish taste more indulgent than it really is.
Old-Time Fried Chicken [175]
This crispy chicken keeps diners returning to the Brookville Hotel restaurant in Abilene, Kansas. Brookeville Restaurant owner Mark Martin skillet-fries his chicken in lard, just as his grandma did. If you'd rather, you can cook your chicken in shortening or cooking oil.
Old-Time Fried Chicken [176]
Chicken and Garden Vegetable Penne Pasta with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes [179]
Tomatoes, squash, red sweet peppers and green onions give fresh flavor and color to this recipe, which comes from the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Milan, Ohio.
Grilled Chicken and Garden Vegetable Penne Pasta with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes [180]